The Mortgage Banking Bound Program at Barry University is designed to jump-start a career in Mortgage Banking. With a proven curriculum designed by the Mortgage Bankers Association, this program will introduce you to loan products and transactions, compliance, marketing, servicing, technology, impacts on the economy and more to prepare you for entering an industry that helps shape the future of housing in our communities and beyond.
Mortgage Banking Program Do you enjoy problem-solving, analyzing information and working as part of a collaborative team? Do you like numbers but still want a career that helps others fulfill their dreams? Are you looking for a career that can have a vital impact on your community?
Classes start January 2025!
- The course is Virtual/Hybrid with 4 in-person class sessions at the Miami Shores Campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
- In-person sessions: January 21, March 27, May 13, and May 22, 2025.
Enroll now in the Mortgage Banking Bound Fundamentals of Real Estate Finance program
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Learn from industry leaders.
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Deposit of $250 required. Tuition Waiver available for many applicants
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Companies are hiring now!
In just 100 hours of in-person instruction and interactive conversations with industry leaders, you will learn:
- How mortgage banking helps facilitate the goal of homeownership for millions of Americans.
- The purposes of the four major elements of loan production (origination, underwriting, closing, and processing) and the jobs that are available.
- The role of the primary market and secondary market in mortgage banking, and how the relationship between the two enables the industry to function.
- How to break down the key elements of loan servicing, how to serve the borrower during the life of their mortgage, and how servicers take steps to help keep the borrower in their house in the event monthly payments are missed.
- The rules and regulations that mortgage bankers must follow, the reason why regulations are in place, and how someone interested in law or compliance can join the industry.
- The different technologies that are driving the industry forward and how that translates to efficiencies, jobs, and an improved borrower experience.
Employing more than 400,000 professionals around the world and representing $18 TRILLION in total value, mortgage banking helps fuel the American dream and enables a path to homeownership that builds generational wealth and can literally build and strengthen communities.
Succeed on the job from day 1 at companies that are ready to hire now!
Students who complete the program and obtain their certification will be given the opportunity to interview for entry-level positions and internships with local companies right away. Plus, the Mortgage Banking Association will provide students with access to additional training and networking opportunities!
Join Barry University and the Mortgage Bankers Association for this unique offering and the chance to join an industry that houses America!
Student Testimonials
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"The Mortgage Banking Bound Program is a life-changing program that has benefited me in so many ways. I enrolled in this course because I wanted to learn more about the mortgage banking industry and how to enter into the field. What I left with were new connections amongst my colleagues and instructors, resources like joining the MBA and Mpower, and a new skill set in the side of real estate that is evolving and expanding in real-time. I am immensely grateful to Lennar Mortgage, the Mortgage Banker’s Association, and Barry University for the opportunity to continue to learn and grow as a professional. I can’t wait to see the endless opportunities that come from having been a part of this dynamic program."
- Bianka Strong
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"If you’re looking for an informative and warm welcome into the mortgage world, the Mortgage Banking Bound program is for you. You learn from some of the best in the industry about everything mortgage. I graduated from this course with a much better understanding of all the players in the life of a loan and the functions of the Secondary Market. This program has prepared me to start my journey into the mortgage industry."
- Aidan Davis
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"The Mortgage Banking Bound certificate program on real estate finance, offered by Barry University in partnership with the Mortgage Bankers Association and Lennar Mortgage, is an extraordinary educational experience that has exceeded all expectations. It has empowered me, transformed my (selective) job search — to boldly entertain, to confidently pursue, and to competently compete in mortgage banking offerings. From the very first class, I was captivated by the cutting-edge curriculum meticulously crafted by industry experts. The program delves deep into the fundamentals of real estate finance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings of the mortgage banking industry.
Under the visionary leadership of Barry University, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Lennar Mortgage, this program stands as a testament to their commitment to excellence and innovation. It is evident that their strategic vision for the future of mortgage banking education has been translated into a curriculum that empowers students to become confident, competent, and forward-thinking professionals."
- Jacquelyn Thomas Eason
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"Enrolling in the Mortgage Banking Program at Barry University has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of the mortgage industry, from loan origination to risk management. The program also offers valuable networking opportunities. We had guest speakers from the industry who shared their experiences and provide guidance for career development. I highly recommend the Mortgage Banking Program at Barry University to anyone seeking a comprehensive and practical education in mortgage banking."
- Mayya Stepanova
Scholarships Available! With Financial Support from the Mortgage Bankers Association and the Lennar Foundation, many candidates will be eligible for a tuition waiver and guaranteed entry into this program – including course materials and electronic devices. Only cost to you is a $250 deposit!
Contact us for more information.
Learn from industry leaders!
- Steve Gildea
Vice President & Relationship Manager
The Provident Bank - Renee Schultz
Retired Industry Professional & Trustee - Vance Edwards
CMB, Marketing Program Director
MGIC - Yvette Clermont
CMB, AMP, Branch Manager & Mortgage Consultant
Novus Home Mortgage - Terry Aikin
CMB, AMP, Managing Director
MGIC - Kimberly Miller
AMP, Account Manager
Arch MI - Nicole Smith
Private Mortgage Banker
TD Bank - Bob Niemi
CMB, Director of Government Affairs
Weiner Brodsky Kider - Olivia Kelman
Partner
K&L Gates - Aaron Chatmon
AVP & Corporate Counsel
Lennar Mortgage - Steven Valladares
CMB, Vice President
Angel Oak Home Loans - Leora Ruzin
CMB, AMP, Founder
Ruzin Creative, LLC - Tiffany Searcy Wright
CMB, AMP, Vice President & Mortgage
Regions Bank - Jesse Lehn
Mortgage Banking Executive - Roy George
CMB, President and Managing Partner
MOR Lending - Lyubomira Buresch
CMB, CMCP, Founder & CEO
Polygon Research Inc - Sherry Wenrich
Sales Trainer
CMG Financial - Kim King
CMB, AMP, Director of Mortgage Operations
Bryant Bank - Malik Wilkes
CMB, AMP, Mortgage Manager
Space Coast Credit Union - Terry Aikin
CMB, AMP, Managing Director
MGIC - Rupa Nanda
CMB, AMP, Vice President Corresponding Lending
U.S. Bank - Andrew Leonie
AMP, Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, Warehouse Lending
Origin Bank - Patricia Viscardi
AMP, Vice President & Regional Manager
Freedom Mortgage - Peggy Miller
Mortgage Sales Manager
US Bank Home Mortgage - Karley Bond
CMB, AMP, Senior Vice President & Area Mortgage Manager
Regions Bank
- Olivia Kelman
Partner
K&L Gates - Anna Craft
Partner
Bradley - Keisha Whitehall Wolfe
Counsel
Orrick - Oscar Laud
Mortgage Capital Markets Portfolio Management Senior Manager
Wells Fargo Home Loans - Nick Kiefer
Vice President, Capital Markets
EPM - Kevin Buechler
CMB
Industry Professional - Stephanie Frazier
Associate Vice President, Operations Support
Mr. Cooper - Julio Aldecocea
President & CEO
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC - Max Nieves
Director Home Retention
PHH Mortgage Servicing - Sue Carrion
Vice President, Servicing Transaction Management & Escrow Administration
PHH Mortgage - Ed Miller
CEO
Elite Mortgage Consulting - Sheila Klostermann
CMB, Director Quality Assurance
Enact MI - Suha Zehl
CMB, AMP, Founder and Senior Advisor
Z Technology Solutions - Woody Fowles
Vice President
Digital Risk - Shaun Williams
CCIM, CMB, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
Marine Bank & Trust - Doug Leever
President & CEO
Hialeah Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union - Aaron Chatmon
Associate Vice President & Corporate Counsel
Lennar Mortgage - Robert Villalon
AMP, Regional Team Leader
National MI - Jeff Engle
Assoiate Vice President Learning
Radian Guaranty - Kevin Popoli
CMB, Vice President National Accounts & Advocacy
Arch MI - Richard Lauro
Director, Mortgage National Training
Radian Guaranty - Dennis Kleinman
Mortgage Banker
FEMBI - Ralph Remy
CMB, Senior Director Client Digital Experience
National MI
Instructor Testimonials
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“This is an incredible program that I think will help bring in the next generation of mortgage professionals. It was a wonderful experience!” – Oscar Laud, Revenue and Pricing Management Consultant, Wells Fargo Home Lending
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“Such a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity to give back to an industry that has given us so much. I am very fortunate and grateful to be a part of this!” – Nicole Smith, Private Mortgage Banker, TD Bank
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“If only we had material, guidance and support like this in the 80’s (yes, I’m that old) as students have today. The depth and experience of the instructors listed above are amazing.” – Terry Aikin, CMB, AMP, Managing Director, MGIC
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“So glad to have been involved in this phenomenal learning experience for the next generation of mortgage bankers!” – Yvette Clermont, CMB, Branch Manager and Mortgage Consultant, Novus Home Mortgage
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“Thank you for this exciting program! So humbling to be a part of teaching and guiding the next generation of mortgage bankers.” –Susheilla Dhillon, CMB, Lead Practice Manager, The Dhillon Consulting Group
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“A great program for anyone looking to break into the mortgage industry! I’m proud to be involved as an instructor.” – Andrew Leonie, AMP, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Origin Bank
