Description

Cost: *Members $99.00 & Non-Members $129.00, 6.5 Clock Hours.

Lunch Sponsored by: Dianna Johnson, Banner Bank

With the Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certification you will learn the building blocks of the loan origination process and gain the core knowledge necessary to help clients understand the mortgage and financing processes to confidently guide your clients through a smooth homebuying experience.

• Support buyers through the purchase of a home
• Understand how fair housing laws relate to financing
• Communicate market conditions to buyers
• Explain the different types of mortgage products
• Help buyers with low credit scores find financing resources

HFR Member Benefits:
With the skills you learn by earning this certification, you will be equipped to provide guidance on navigating mortgage applications and alternative financing options for all types of buyers. Other benefits include:

• Use of the HFR logo and name
• Listing in the HFR directory & differentiation on nar.realtor and realtor.com^®
• Personalized marketing materials & press release
• Quarterly e-newsletter
• Access to the HFR networking & referrals Facebook group
• Personalized certificate
• Credit toward the ABR® designation

BONUS! The Home Finance Resource (HFR) certification course is an approved elective for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation.

How to earn the Home Finance Resource Certification:

1. Be a member in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR).
2. Complete the one-day Home Finance Resource (HFR) certification course.
3. Submit the one-time application fee of $89. There are no annual certification dues, but you must maintain membership in NAR to use HFR.

Click here to learn more about HFR.

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IMPORTANT! Attendance requirements: This is an in-person training. To receive CE credit, attendees must sign-in and attend the full duration of class. Those who arrive more than 30 minutes late to the session will not be eligible to receive CE credit.

Instructor: Michael “Smit” Smith

Michael Smith, a.k.a. “Smit” has been working in the residential real estate industry for over 25 years. Smit’s trifecta expertise combines his experience as a real estate broker, owner and mortgage lender and his degrees in law to bring a well-rounded approach to his teaching. Smit’s NAR designation courses have been taught throughout the PNW. His passion for real estate, finance and teaching has led him to create and launch several custom courses as well, addressing current trends such as Survival Skills in a Changing Market (Covid19), What you should Know about STR’s and Real Estate Finance for Realtors. Smit’s classroom is an energetic experience as he drives towards a high level of participation by students. You will enjoy his style of teaching, where “Smit Happens” quite often and with memorable results.

*Only Active Seattle King County Association REALTOR® members are eligible to register for this course free of charge as a special member benefit and thanks to a grant from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Cancellation Policy:
*Pre-registration required. Only Pre-Paid registrants will guarantee reservation.
(Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled class for refund)