Course Description

Step into the Future of Lending: Transform Your Career and Empower Others

The lending industry is evolving, and with it comes the need for skilled, knowledgeable professionals who can confidently navigate this complex landscape. Whether you're dreaming of a career helping families secure their first home, enabling students to achieve their educational goals, or empowering small businesses to thrive, this course is your gateway to a future of purpose, growth, and financial success.

But this isn't just another online class. It's your opportunity to master the art and science of lending, positioning yourself as a trusted guide in an industry where expertise and integrity are more essential than ever. In today's regulatory climate, clients are not just looking for loan officers; they're seeking advisors-individuals who can demystify the lending process, craft tailored solutions, and build lasting trust. This course equips you with the tools to not only meet but exceed those expectations.

Imagine understanding every nuance of the lending world: from interpreting credit histories with precision to identifying the ideal loan products for each unique client. Picture yourself confidently designing payment structures that empower individuals to achieve their goals while aligning with their financial realities. This course transforms that vision into reality, offering insights and strategies you won't find elsewhere.

What sets this course apart? It's not just the comprehensive knowledge you'll gain; it's the practical, actionable skills that prepare you to excel in a competitive market. You'll learn how to think like an expert, communicate like a leader, and perform like a top-tier professional. We go beyond theory to show you how to thrive, from navigating diverse loan options to understanding performance-based earning structures that reward your success.

By the end of this journey, you won't just be ready to enter the lending industry-you'll be prepared to lead. Whether your focus is mortgages, auto loans, student financing, or personal lending, you'll have the confidence to take on challenges, the expertise to solve problems, and the passion to make a real difference in your clients' lives.

This is more than a career step-it's a transformation. A chance to elevate your skills, create meaningful impact, and build a future filled with opportunity. The industry is waiting for leaders like you. Enroll today and take the first step toward an exciting, fulfilling, and prosperous career in lending. The future starts now-are you ready?

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define the role of the Loan Officer.
  • Describe general financial lending industry.
  • Describe the steps to becoming a loan officer/processor.
  • Define basic skills needed for this career option.
  • Define categories of loans.
  • Define types of loan programs.
  • Summarize the loan process and loan structuring.
  • Summarize the loan application.
  • Describe the credit report.
  • Identify final loan documentation.
  • Demonstrate loan processing step-by-step procedures.
  • Summarize underwriting.
  • Describe payment calculations.
  • Describe incentives, how a loan officer makes money.
  • Summarize defaults on loans.
  • Summarize current regulations and legislations affecting loans.
  • Define basic loan terminology and acronyms.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Why this Course? 1 points
Quiz for Lesson 1 : Introduction to the Loan Officer/Processor Career 8 points
Quiz for Lesson 2 : General Financial Lending Industry Overview 8 points
Quiz for Lesson 3 : Steps to Becoming a Loan Officer/Processor 7 points
Quiz for Lesson 4 : Basic Skills 7 points
Quiz for Lesson 5 : Categories of Loans 10 points
Quiz for Lesson 6 : Types of Loan Programs 10 points
Quiz for Lesson 7 : Loan Process & Structuring 9 points
Quiz for Lesson 8 : The Loan Application 8 points
Quiz for Lesson 9 : The Credit Report 10 points
Quiz for Lesson 10 : Final Loan Documentation 9 points
Quiz for Lesson 11 : Underwriting 9 points
Quiz for Lesson 12 : Payment Calculations 10 points
Quiz for Lesson 14 : Incentives, How a Loan Officer Makes Money 10 points
Quiz for Lesson 15 : Defaults on Loans 9 points
Quiz for Lesson 16 : Current Regulations & Legislations Affecting Loans 10 points
Quiz for Lesson 17: Basic Loan Terminology, Acronyms and Resources 10 points
The Final Exam 64 points
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