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Basic Escrow September 11th 8:30 – 4:30PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

September 9th
Escrow Processing September 18th 9:00 – 4:30PM

Ayers Hotel,

Costa Mesa
 

September 16th
Loan Documents w/FHA September 18th 8:30 – 1:30PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

September 16th
Escrow Documents and Amendments September 25th 8:30 – 12:30PM

Ayers Hotel,

Costa Mesa
 

September 23rd
Prorations, Funding, Balancing & Closing September 25th 1:00 – 5:00PM

Ayers Hotel,

Costa Mesa
 

September 23rd
Basics of Bulk Sale Escrow October 2nd 8:30 – 5:00PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

September 30th

All classes provide “take away” workbooks and “hand-outs” and FREE after class training support!


Basic Escrow                     
(September 11th)    Special Tuition $199

Our extensive workshop, with FREE after class support, covers many aspects of escrow with a focus on the sale escrow. The session covers “the basics” of escrow and is an excellent platform for other related classes (Escrow Processing, Escrow Documents, Prorations). We cover industry terminology, “tips and techniques”, “red flags”, title policies, documentation and more! An extensive Manual with handouts is provided. Participants will learn about the following:

  • Industry Terminology/Acronyms
  • Escrow Purpose: Buyer/Seller/Lender/Escrow!
  • Recognizing and reacting to “Red Flags”!
  • Working with Principals and Sub-Principals!
  • Escrow Confidentiality!
  • Ingredients of an Enforceable Escrow!
  • Ordering Demands – Sub Escrow
  • Opening Escrow/Preparation of Escrow Instructions!
  • Ordering Demands/Sub Escrow!
  • Ways to Take Title to Property!
  • Prelims – “Red Flags”!
  • Title Insurance – Purpose & Types of Policies!
  • Introduction to Documentary Transfer Tax and Prorations!
  • And More!

National University, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
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Escrow Processing                     
(September 18th)    Special Tuition $179

(Includes FHA, HUD, HUD -1A, GFE Documentation) 

Walk through an escrow as you build YOUR file document by document, process by process. Learn the tips and techniques to manage the file, save time, follow up, stay organized and “on top” from start to finish. Understand the new HUD/RESPA documentation. YOU will leave with your own completed escrow file!

This class offers an in-depth review of the in’s and out’s of the sale escrow, including FHA documentation.  The class will focus on all aspects of the process.  While this class compliments “Basic Escrow” and is a logical extension, the entire class focus is on resale and is much different in content. It can be taken separately or as a continuation of the “Basic” training.  Extensive file documentation/examples are provided to participants.

Walk through an escrow!  Complete the paperwork!  Build your file! Fill out Private Party Payoff Demands, Grant Deeds, Amendments, Title Requests, and other escrow documentation.  Learn:

  • About the purpose and use FHA related documents
  • What documents are sent to the Buyer!  The Seller!
  • Completing the HUD/HUD 1A
  • Good Faith Estimate (GFE)- Understanding purpose, use and Lender Completion
  • How to track down private parties for pay-off demands!
  • How to examine and take action on the sale escrow Prelim!!
  • Managing the file and workflow process!
  • Balancing the File (An Overview)
  • Staying organized and on top in a sometime fast and chaotic environment!


Ayres Hotel, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 9:00AM – 4:30PM
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Loan Documents w/FHA                     
(September 18th)    Tuition $139

This extensive class will focus on loan documents for real estate related lending, including FHA documentation; current legal requirements; and the loan closing process (what to do, what to say).

You will learn about:

  • Common real estate loan documents
  • FHA Loan Regulations/Requirements
  • FHA Loan Documentation – Purpose and Use
  • FHA Guidelines for Sale and Refinances
  • General Loan Documentation (Sale and Refi)
      -Conventional/FHA and VA
      -Lending Legal Requirements
      -Notes/Deeds/Right to Rescind
      -R.E.S.P.A. – New Rules
      -T.I.L. Disclosure Statement
      -Riders (Condo/PUD, etc.)
  • Lender’s Instructions for Escrow
  • Preparing: The Docs, Yourself & Your Customer for Closing!
  • Understanding/Presenting Key Documents For Signing
  • Tips & Techniques in Closing
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Managing the Process


National University, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 8:30AM – 1:30PM
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Escrow Documents and Amendments                     
(September 25th)    Tuition $129

During this class you will review and discuss a variety of basic escrow Documents and Amendments to the escrow. This class can be used as a “refresher” course or is ideal for the newer employee who is unfamiliar or has had limited exposure in completing escrow documents and/or amendments.  Excellent and abundant escrow documentation samples are provided each participant for later reference.  Learn about:
 

  • Commonly used escrow documents
  • The Differences between Grant & Quit Claim Deeds
  • Use of Affidavit – Death of Joint Tenant
  • PCOR Requirements
  • Subordinate Agreement
  • Power of Attorney-General and Special
  • Requests for Notice of Default; Substitution of Trustee and Full Reconveyance
  • How to Write Amendments to Your Escrow
  • And Substantially More! Great reference material provided!

SAVE $58.00!  Take both Sept. 25th classes for $200!


Ayres Hotel, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 8:30AM – 12:30PM
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Prorations, Funding, Balancing and Closing                     
(September 25th)    Tuition $129

Remove your frustration in completing “manual’ escrow computations!

From computing Documentary Transfer Taxes, prorating interest and taxes, closing, funding and balancing a file, you will be actively engaged in a variety of escrow related processing.  Using examples and case studies, supplemented with “take home” handouts and templates, participants put their heads down, turn on the calculators and learn more about prorating taxes, interest, insurance and rent, plus balancing their escrow file. Gain confidence in correcting out of balance situations.  Don't forget to bring your calculator to class!!!

In addition to several “templates” that are provided to each participant, this “hands – on” class focuses on the following:

  • Understanding the Underlying Computation Process
  • Completing the Escrow Closing Statement!
  • Understanding the Funding to Closing Process!
  • Computing “Doc” Tax/Understanding the “Rules”! (Practice session)
  • Manually prorating tax, interest, rent, and fire insurance! (Practice session) Balancing the File – Correcting Out of Balance Situations!
  • Completing the Estimated & Final Statements!
  • Ensuring all Escrow and Lenders Instructions have been followed!
  • Computing pay-offs and disbursing funds!
  • Balancing Checks & Receipts!
  • Effectively Managing the Process

SAVE $58.00!  Take both Sept. 25th classes for $200!


Ayres Hotel, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
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Basics of Bulk Sale Escrow                     
(October 2nd)    Special Tuition $359

"Both instructor and guest speaker provide FREE after class Bulk Sale support!”

This class qualifies for C.E.A. approved Professional Designation Credits!

FREE after class support!

This class starts with the basics.  What is a Bulk Sale escrow?  What escrow processing differentiates it from residential?  From Commercial Escrow?  What are the commonly used documents in a Bulk Sale escrow? Where do you start?  What do you do?  What about Publishing? Working with outside Agencies?

How and where to get the business!

Taught by a California Escrow Association Certified Bulk Sale Specialist and Certified Escrow Instructor, in easy to understand language, this class will provide you with your foundation to begin processing Bulk Sale Escrows with confidence!

Among the many things covered will be:

  • Steps in Processing the Bulk Sale Escrow
  • Information Needed to Open the Escrow
  • Commonly used Bulk Sale Escrow Documents
  • Tax Liens and Judgment Searches
  • Publishing and Filing of Notices, Transfers, Fictitious Business Names.
  • What “timelines” do you need to know!
  • Recognizing and Dealing with Bulk Sale “Red Flags”
  • Working with Alcohol Beverage Control and Other Agencies
  • Managing the Process – Start to Finish!!
  • Sourcing Bulk Sale Escrow Business!
Excellent supporting material (manual) is provided!

Subject to availability, one or more guest speakers will address the attendees and provide additional handout material.
 Both instructor and guest speaker provide FREE after class Bulk Sale support!

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
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