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HUD - Round Table
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See March 20th
Class Description
March 6th 8:30AM
1:00PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

March 4th
REO Processing March 6th 1:00PM
5:00PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

March 4th
Escrow Marketing
(New Material)
March 13th 8:30AM
3:30PM

 

National University,

Costa Mesa

March 11th
Escrow Processing March 13th 8:30AM
4:30PM

 

National University,

Costa Mesa

March 11th
HUD/RESPA - Round Table March 20th 8:30AM
1:00PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

March 18th
Bulk Sale Escrow I March 20th 8:30AM
5:00PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

March 18th
Basic Escrow April 3rd 8:30AM
4:30PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

April 1st
Trust Accounting/Bank Reconciliation April 10th 8:30AM
4:30PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

April 8th
Escrow Documents & Amendments April 17th 8:30AM
12:30PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

April 15th
Prorations April 17th 1:00PM
5:00PM

National University,

Costa Mesa
 

April 15th

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


R.E.O. Processing                         
(March 6th)   Tuition $119

R.E.O. Processing is still with us as the real estate market begins a slow recovery!

In this class you will learn the “A.B.C.’s” of R.E.O. processing and how it can dramatically impact your revenue stream as another source of business. While many companies may process foreclosures, not as many handle R.E.O.’s, giving you a distinct competitive advantage.

Conducted by a recognized escrow, R.E.O. processing expert, you will learn

  • The R.E.O. process – what happens before and after Foreclosure!
  • Escrow’s Role within the R.E.O. sale!
  • Processing steps – from start to finish!
  • Use of the C.A.R. Residential Purchase Agreement & Joint Instructions!
  • R.E.O. documentation – what is needed and when!
  • Disclosures and what you need to know!
  • How to work with Asset Managers!
  • Tips for staying on top and managing the process!
  • Establishing “key” relationships to “get in the door” for this business!
     
While the class focus is on the processing of the R.E.O., some time will be spent on “sourcing” (where to get) this type of business.

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                                  Hours: 1:00PM – 5:00PM

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Escrow Marketing                               
(March 13th )           Tuition: $139.00

This class has new material, including the introduction of basic “selling skills” and understanding the impact of “Social Networking” (defined below) as a business imperative!

In this class, explore countless marketing activities you can do without spending a bundle!  Learn how to market yourself and your company from “behind your desk” and when making “outside” calls. Discuss what works and what doesn’t and why!  Share experiences with each other.

This class will cover:

  • Establishing a marketing strategy and plan!
  • Getting additional business through marketing “from behind your desk”!
  • Obtaining additional business through an outside sales call campaign!
  • Learning basic “selling skills” to be more effective; more confident!
  • Anticipating, then handling common objections!
  • How to ask for the sale!
  • Using “Constant Contact” or other similar marketing support tools!
  • Increase your marketing effectiveness, while tracking your results!
  • Using “Social Networking” for business purposes!
  • Using “Social Networking” marketing at little or no cost to your company!
  • How to tap in to this new and rapidly expanding business/marketing phenomenon!

The definition of “Social Networking” is rapidly evolving. Where originally it represented a method to keep in touch with friends (thus the social network), it is now being redefined as an excellent medium for promoting your business.  It’s not a trend, but an evolution!

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                                        Hours: 8:30 – 3:30PM

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Escrow Processing
(March 13th)   Tuition $189

(Includes 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 class 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 and the new HUD 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 processing 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.

Learn about Private Party Payoff Demands, Grant Deeds, Amendments, Title Requests, and other escrow documentation.  In addition, you will learn:

  • How to Manage the File and Workflow Process!
  • 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!!
  • Balancing the File (An Overview)
  • Staying organized and on top in a sometime fast and chaotic environment!
     
Location: National University, Costa Mesa                                        Hours: 8:30 – 4:30PM


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H.U.D./RESPA – Round Table                         
(March 20th)   
Tuition $75

$35 only for those who have taken our previous HUD - Final Rules class.
$75 tuition for those who have NOT taken our HUD Final Rules class.

Our 4 1/2 hour  workshop is a continuation of our prior H.U.D. – Final Rules and Regulations class which was conducted several times in 2009 and in January 2010!

While this round table workshop will not be the regular H.U.D. class mentioned above, we will focus on the key points/elements that came out of that extensive training workshop covering the new rules, including completing the HUD documentation!

After recapping key points, we will open the class up to a formal Q and A process, where participants can ask their questions, bring up situations, seek guidance and more! Learn from the instructor; learn from other participants; learn about “real escrow life scenarios” that may not have impacted you yet, but could in the future.

Learn about Rules that were "Final", but maybe changing!

Tuition: The special tuition of $35.00 is for those who have attended one of our HUD classes.  $75 tuition for those who have NOT taken our HUD Final Rules class.

For those who qualify for the $35 tuition please call our office (949 589-1460),  when registering so we can provide you with the proper discount amount!

For others, please call our office or register online for this Round Table workshop.

Because of the anticipated class size, tuition may be paid by credit card or by mailing a check at the time of registration. First come, first served (paid), to the maximum number of students the classroom will hold.

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                                     Hours: 8:30AM – 1:00PM

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Bulk Sale Escrow I                         
(March 20th)   
Tuition $3
75

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

FREE after class support (as we offer in all of our classes)!

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 do you 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. FREE after class support!

****Individuals who take Bulk Sale I will have a reduced tuition for Bulk Sale II.

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

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Basic Escrow                        
(April  3rd)   
Tuition $199

This class is designed for entry level positions, including those individuals new to the escrow industry.  “Basic Escrow” forms the base for most of our other training classes!

Our extensive “Basic Escrow” workshop covers many aspects of escrow with a focus on resale processing.  Refinance processing will also be covered, but to a lesser extent. Workshop covers industry terminology, “escrow tips & techniques”, “red flags”, title policies, documentation and more!  Extensive manual and “handouts”. Learn the following:

  • Industry Terminology/Acronyms
  • Escrow – Purpose: Buyer/Seller/Lender/Escrow Roles
  • Life Cycle of an Escrow
  • Escrow Risk Management – Recognizing the “Red Flags”
  • Opening Escrow & Preparation of Escrow Instructions
  • Using the C.A.R. contract; Understanding Your General Provisions
  • Sale & Refinance Escrows – Notes, Deeds and Other Documentation
  • Ordering Demands – Sub Escrow
  • Title Insurance – Purpose and Types of Policies; Prelims – Identifying “red flags”
  • Documentary Transfer Tax, Prorations and Balancing the File (an introduction)

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                              Hours: 8:30PM – 4:30PM

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Trust Accounting/Bank Reconciliation                        
(April  10th)   
Tuition $169

Ever wonder about the intricacies of Trust Accounting?  Your Escrow accounts are reconciled monthly, either in-house or by an outside vendor.  Even if your company uses an outside vendor, this is information you need to know if you are an Escrow company owner, Manager, or in any other position where you are involved in banking and Trust Accounting activities.    

You will learn the importance of Trust Accounting and the process to follow to escheat funds to the State Controller, as required by law.

Other areas of discussion include:

  • Daily procedures to follow to accurately account for the public’s funds!
  • Working with computer adjustments, deposit tickets and computer reports!
  • Proven ways to maintain and store Trust Accounting Records for future use!
  • Meeting the Accounting requirements of the Dept. of Corporations and Dept. of Real Estate as they relate to Trust Accounting!
  • Process to follow to escheat funds to the State Controller’s Office!
  • Process to follow to prevent funds from having to be escheated!
  • Required forms, time lines and other essential information!

This class also covers in great depth the in's-and-out's of your Bank Reconciliation Report!

If you wish, bring your own current Bank Reconciliation Report for resolving specific problems!  The expert instructor will help walk you through the issue!

You will also learn about the Trust Accounting Reconciliation Report, Trouble Shooting and Fraud Avoidance.

You will learn about:

  • How to understand/read your Trust Accounting Reconciliation Report!
  • How to identify potential “red flags”!
  • How to uncover internal & external fraud and provide safeguards for the future!
  • How to recognize and understand current external fraud methods!
  • How to correct errors and out of balance conditions!
  • How to use the Outstanding Checklist as a reconciliation tool!
    • Preventing paying someone twice in error!
    • Preventing/avoiding escheating funds to the State
  • How to prevent closing a file short!
  • How to find obvious and not-so obvious bank errors!

Extensive material supports this class, plus FREE after class support for attendees!

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                Hours: 8:30 – 4:30PM

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Escrow Documents & Amendments                         
(April  17th)   
Tuition $119

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!

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                             Hours: 8:30PM – 12:30PM

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Prorations                         
(April  17th)   
Tuition $119

Remove your frustration in completing “manual’ escrow computations!

From computing Documentary Transfer Taxes to Balancing a File, you will be actively engaged in a variety of escrow related calculations.  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!

Location: National University, Costa Mesa                                Hours: 1:00PM – 5:00PM
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