Lender Training
THDA offers live and pre-recorded trainings. For individual assistance or questions, please email us.
Lender Q&A Training is back!
The panel will provide a brief presentation along with answering the most frequently asked questions. There will be time at the end for any participant questions related to the program.
- May 9 at 1:00PM CT/2:00 PM ET | Topic: What is the difference between MRB and Qualifying Income, and how is MRB Income calculated?
- June 13 at 1:00PM CT/2:00 PM ET | Topic: What is credit worthiness, and how is it documented?
- July 11 at 1:00PM CT/2:00 PM ET | Topic: Steps to a Quicker Loan Purchase
- August 15 at 1:00PM CT/2:00 PM ET | Topic: ULDD Document Discussion
- September 12 at 1:00PM CT/2:00 PM ET | Topic: Homebuyer Education Discussion
- October 10 at 1:00PM CT/2:00 PM ET | Topic: SRP: What is it, and how do I get paid?
Please note that these pre-recorded trainings contain certain screen shots or references that are outdated. SFLO is currently updating presentations and recordings to reflect changes that took effect on 04/28/2022. The changes that took place on 4/28/22 are as follows:
- rate lock period changes for MRB
- Down Payment Assistance term for Payment option is now a 30-Year amortized payment
- Three Year requirement waived for divorced applicant that did not have an ownership interest in their primary residence
- GC97 program name has been changed to Freddie Mac HFA Advantage®
These changes are reflected in the Originating Agents Guide (Effective 4/28/2022 version) and can be found in Lender Notices 2022-06, 2022-12 & 2022-18.
Great Choice Operations Training
Learn everything you need to know about submitting and closing a Great Choice loan. Offered in role specific mini-sessions for processors, underwriters, and closers. This training(s) is mandatory for THELMA loan portal login access; and is optional for Loan Officers.
Click on session below. After registration information is entered, video will play.
- Locking a Loan (11 minutes)
- Loan Submission (12 minutes)
- Underwriting (11 minutes)
- Closing (11 minutes)
HFA Advantage Operations Training
For lenders participating in the HFA Advantage program. Learn everything you need to know about submitting and closing a Freddie Mac HFA Advantage® loan. Offered in role specific mini-sessions for processors, underwriters, and closers. This training(s) is mandatory for THELMA loan portal login access; and is optional for Loan Officers.
Click on session below. After registration information is entered, video will play.
- Locking a Loan (11 minutes)
- Loan Submission (12 minutes)
- Underwriting HFA Advantage (9 minutes)
- Closing (11 minutes)
- ULDD (7 minutes)
Homebuyer Education FAQ
Learn how to help your client find the right Homebuyer Education class and ensure they have a great experience with every part of the loan process. This short video covers questions most frequently asked by THDA Lenders.
Click here for video. Approximately 5 minutes.
Great Choice and HFA Advantage Operations Training
This training covers all the basics of the Great Choice Loan Program and is recommended for all newly approved lenders, as well as a refresher course for experienced staff. Topics include eligibility criteria, Homebuyer Education requirements, Rate Lock & Loan Submission, Underwriting, Closing & Funding requirements, and processes for each execution. While this is a prepared presentation, we will still leave plenty of time at the end for questions.
Click here to contact Rebekah Bicknell and request onsite or virtual training for your team. Please enter "Lender Training" in subject line.
Schedule for 2024:
Morning Sessions 9:00 AM-10:30 AM Central/ 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Eastern
- May 8 Topic: HFA Advantage
- June 12 Topic: Great Choice
- July 10 Topic: HFA Advantage
- August 14 Topic: Great Choice
- September 11 Topic: HFA Advantage
- October 9 Topic: Great Choice
- November 13 Topic: HFA Advantage
- December 11 Topic: Great Choice
Afternoon Sessions 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM Central/ 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Eastern
- May 8 Topic: Great Choice
- June 12 Topic: HFA Advantage
- July 10 Topic: Great Choice
- August 14 Topic: HFA Advantage
- September 11 Topic: Great Choice
- October 9 Topic: HFA Advantage
- November 13 Topic: Great Choice
- December 11 Topic: HFA Advantage