U.S. Residential Real Estate, Property & Mortgage Business

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a home loan? From application to foreclosure—and everything in between—this course pulls back the curtain on the modern U.S. mortgage industry.This comprehensive course demystifies the U.S. residential mortgage industry by walking learners through the full lifecycle of a home loan—from origination to securitization. The course has been updated with fresh data, real-life examples, and today’s lending practices to match how the mortgage world works now.You'll dive into essential topics like loan types, mortgage math, credit and risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, foreclosure strategies, securitization, and the servicing process. Unlike other courses, this program emphasizes a real-world, data-driven perspective and mirrors today’s mortgage lending environment.By the end, you’ll gain not just theory, but the analytical tools and regulatory understanding needed to thrive in the ever-evolving mortgage finance space.This course outline follows microlearning best practices. Each video lesson is limited to 7–10 minutes for optimal learner retention and engagement. Longer lessons from the original course have been split into smaller, focused parts.Module 1: Foundations of U.S. Residential Mortgage BusinessCourse WelcomeIndustry Overview – Part 1: History ScopeIndustry Overview – Part 2: Business ProcessResidential Property TypesMortgage Ecosystem PlayersLoan Types – Part 1: Fixed vs AdjustableARM Mechanics – Margins, Indexes Rate CapsLoan Types – Part 2: FHA, VA OthersLoan Types – Part 3: Conforming vs Non-ConformingModule 2: Terms, Math Risk FundamentalsTerms Conditions – Part 1: Common ClausesTerms Conditions – Part 2: Prepayment, DefaultMortgage Math – Part 1: Basic ConceptsMortgage Math – Part 2: Payment CalculationsMortgage Math – Part 3: AmortizationLoan Features – Part 1: Assumable Convertible MortgagesLoan Features – Part 2: Construction, Interest-Only Balloon LoansUnderstanding Balloon MortgagesSecond Mortgages, HELOCs Lien PositioningSubordination Clauses Lien ExceptionsRisk Rewards – Part 1: Borrower RisksRisk Rewards – Part 2: Lender RisksConsumer Mortgage LifecycleLender Mortgage LifecycleReverse Mortgages – Structure, Eligibility RisksModule 3: Regulation, Distress Market LandscapeRegulations – Part 1: Federal OversightRegulations – Part 2: State Local ComplianceForeclosure Avoidance Strategies – Part 1Foreclosure Avoidance Strategies – Part 2Market Size and Structure – Part 1Market Size and Structure – Part 2Special Mortgage Scenarios Borrower PersonasRefinancing Use Cases – Rate-Term vs. Cash-OutModule 4: Mortgage Analysis Appraisal TechniquesIntro to Mortgage AnalysisBorrower Analysis – Part 1: IncomeBorrower Analysis – Part 2: Financial RatiosCredit Report OverviewCredit Report InterpretationDecisioning Metrics – Part 1: LTV, DTIDecisioning Metrics – Part 2: Combined Risk FactorsRisk Layering in Underwriting DecisionsConstruction Custom Property AppraisalsAppraisal Walkthrough – Part 1: ProcessAppraisal Walkthrough – Part 2: Sample ReportTitle and Insurance FundamentalsModule 5: Servicing, Securitization Wrap-upLesson TitleLoan Servicing – Part 1: Payment CollectionLoan Servicing – Part 2: Escrow MonitoringIntro to SecuritizationSecuritization – Part 1: Issuer ViewSecuritization – Part 2: Investor ViewMortgage-Backed Securities LifecycleMBS Ratings OverviewCapstone: Mortgage Case Simulation