Home Finance Resource (HFR) Live Interactive Webinar

Home Finance Resource (HFR) Live Interactive Webinar

January 22, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Empower Your Clients with Specialized Home Financing Guidance

The Home Finance Resource (HFR) certification course, offered by the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), is a 7-hour program designed to enhance any real estate professional’s ability to assist clients with the home financing process. Key topics include guiding buyers through loan pre-qualification and pre-approval, implementing Fair Housing practices and adhering to the NAR Code of Ethics, and effectively communicating market conditions. The course also covers various mortgage products and application processes, as well as strategies to help homebuyers with low credit scores secure financing. In this live interactive webinar, learners will experience the benefits of an interactive classroom setting from the convenience of your home, office, or whichever location is best suited to your learning style.

After completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to earn the Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certification.

Completing the HFR Certification course equips REALTORS® with specialized knowledge, boosting their professional credibility and client confidence. This course counts towards the HFR Certification, which includes marketing materials benefits, such as the HFR logo and a personalized certificate, which can help REALTORS® stand out in the competitive real estate market. This certification is valuable for REALTORS® looking to enhance their knowledge in home financing and provide comprehensive support to their clients.

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