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Real Estate Underwriting Training: Full Loan Review Process

Master the essential skills to review loan applications, manage risk, and launch a lucrative career in mortgage underwriting.

Created byOyinyechukwu Ejindu
BeginnerUpdated Oct 29, 2026

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleAnalyze the nine sections of the Uniform Residential Loan Application for accuracy and potential risks.
  • check_circleEvaluate credit reports to identify derogatory items, inquiries, and undisclosed liabilities.
  • check_circleCalculate qualifying income for various borrower types using pay stubs and tax returns.
  • check_circleAssess appraisal reports to determine property value and identify collateral risks.
  • check_circleReview preliminary title reports to ensure clear ownership and identify necessary lien satisfactions.

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the mortgage underwriting process, focusing on the critical role of risk management in loan approval. It covers the systematic review of Uniform Residential Loan Applications (1003), tri-merged credit reports, and various income types including wage earners, bonus, commission, and self-employed borrowers. Participants will learn how to analyze asset statements, interpret appraisal reports, and evaluate preliminary title reports to identify potential red flags. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of adhering to lender policies and maintaining thorough documentation to ensure loan files are ready for closing.

Topics Covered:

  • Uniform Residential Loan Application (1003) review
  • Tri-merged credit report analysis
  • Income calculation for wage and self-employed borrowers
  • Asset verification and large deposit sourcing
  • Appraisal report and property valuation review
  • Preliminary title report and lien satisfaction
  • Debt-to-income and housing-to-income ratio analysis

Course Content

27 activities • 26 videos • duration: 3h 30m

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Introduction to Mortgage Underwriting1 videos • 4 min
  • videocamIntroduction to Mortgage Underwriting
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1003 Loan Application Review1 videos • 11 min
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1003 Test Case Walkthrough1 videos • 14 min
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Credit Report Fundamentals1 videos • 17 min
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Credit Report Live Review1 videos • 17 min
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Income Review Overview1 videos • 2 min
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Stable and Qualifying Income1 videos • 3 min
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Pay Stub Income Calculation1 videos • 4 min
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Bonus and Rental Income1 videos • 6 min
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Commission Income Calculation1 videos • 2 min
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Schedule E Rental Income1 videos • 4 min
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Self-Employed Income Overview1 videos • 2 min
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Family Business Employment1 videos • 1 min
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Tax Return and Schedule C Review1 videos • 4 min
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Asset Review Fundamentals1 videos • 12 min
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Bank Statement Review1 videos • 3 min
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Appraisal Review Overview1 videos • 12 min
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Appraisal Report Walkthrough1 videos • 21 min
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Title Report Fundamentals1 videos • 6 min
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Title Report Live Review1 videos • 9 min
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Capacity and Ratios1 videos • 8 min
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Amortization, HO6, Taxes, Insurance, HOA & Disclosures1 videos • 5 min
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Mortgage Insurence1 videos • 2 min
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Loan Conditions1 videos • 4 min
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Common Errors Underwriters Make1 videos • 20 min
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Becoming a DE Underwriter1 videos • 5 min
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Final Assessment1 quiz

Your Instructor

Oyinyechukwu Ejindu

Real Estate Professional

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A real estate professional with an business mindset. Helping individuals get remote jobs while being able to live abroad.

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