Education
Military Housing Specialist Certification Program
Program provides training/certification to lending and real estate community for military borrowers
USA Cares Program—featured in:
- USA Today
- American Banker
- The Washington Times
- Scotsman Guide
- National Mortgage Professional Magazine
- American Credit Union Mortgage Association
Read what your colleagues say about the course:
“This is great information, I read it from beginning to end. The material was clear, easy to understand and well-written.”—Anita Reynolds, KNB Bank, Elizabethtown, KY
“This is an EXCELLENT tool for lenders to give them a wealth of information about our military men and women’s financial needs.”—Anthony Conder, Cecilian Bank, Radcliff, KY
“Just saw the ABA article. That is a BIG deal! Congratulations on your placement.”—Karen Von Der Bruegge, Pioneer Services (Division of MidCountry Bank), Kansas City MO
“This is a wonderful class and was very informative and I hope you get great participation! I will be promoting it for you!!”—Sherry Wenrich, Thomas Mortgage & Financial Services, Altamonte Springs FL
For more information email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Program Manager or call 270.319.3688.
Course teaches the lending and housing community how to work with military borrowers
Bill Nelson, Executive Director of USA Cares, announced the course, designed to provide loan officers, Realtors and housing professionals with a clear understanding of how to work with military borrowers—whether they’re using a VA loan or some other type of financing. The USA Cres Military Family Housing Education course provides the military borrower community certification, providing them the tools and knowledge they need to deliver the skilled service our military borrowers expect and deserve.
Available online, this free, three-hour course explains military language, rank and pay system. It outlines what happens when a service member is injured, and explains how their pay will continue during hospitalization and treatment. Upon successful completion of the course, participants are certified and awarded their certificate of completion. This mark of excellence is becoming a sought-after sign to military borrowers—the promise they will receive the expert service and care they deserve.
USA Cares maintains a current listing of certified participating lenders, real estate and housing professionals. this is where military consumers can find loan officers and housing professionals who understand their unique needs and subscribe to the recommended Standards of Practice as they work together to make affordable and sustainable housing decisions.
Program designed to help military borrowers level the playing field
Funded by a grant from Fannie Mae, the course is directed by USA Cares Military Family Housing Educator, Beverly Ray Frase. “She’s got all the experience necessary to bring it together,” says Nelson, “loan officer, real estate broker, Army spouse and writter. This new program should result in more military and veteran borrowers getting into affordable homes.” Bevery noted, “Those families will be looking for certified lenders and housing professionals. The mark of excellence that promises excellent service.
“I know firsthand what snags come along for military families trying to buy a home,” Beverly says. “This course can hel all parties know what to expect along the way to an accurate and timely closing.” Housing counselors, title companies, appraisers—anyone who would liek to be part of their local team—providing quality service to military members—are welcome to take the course. Housing professionals with the knowledge and skills to assist this special military niche can help to build communities across thenation, with mortgages that are affordable and sustainable—keeping neighborhoods lively and home values stable.”
- Lenders—be sure Realtors know you are the lender to call when working with military clients
- Real estate professionals—provide your military clients with the advocacy they seserve when purchasing a home
- Title companies, appraisers and housing professionals—you are all needed as a successful part of the team
Service members and their spouses are encouraged to take the course as well. This is especially helpful to new military members striving to grow their knowledge of their own financial position.
*Funding for this program made possible by a grant from Fannie Mae
