Home Finance Resource (HFR)
Certification
The Home Finance Resource certification is a specialized credential awarded by the National Association of REALTORS®. In the required 8-hour course, you will learn how to: lead buyers through loan prequalification, preapproval, and financing processes; implement Fair Housing practices and the NAR Code of Ethics; communicate market conditions to buyers; explain the different types of mortgage products, processes, and application requirements; and help homebuyers with low credit scores secure financing. This highly-specialized certification sets you apart from other buyer’s agents and indicates your expertise in home financing.
How To Earn an HFR Certification
Follow the steps below to earn an HFR certification.
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Step 1: Complete the one-day Home Finance Resource course at Champions School of Real Estate
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Step 2: Submit the one-time credentialing fee of $89
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Step 3: Remain in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
For more information about the Home Finance Resource certification, visit the HFR page on NAR's website.
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The 8-hour Home Finance Resource course satisfies the course requirements for the HFR certification.
Home Finance Resource
8 Credit Hours (TREC) Designations DESLearn how to:
- Lead buyers through loan prequalification, preapproval, and financing processes
- Implement Fair Housing practices and the NAR Code of Ethics
- Communicate market conditions to buyers
- Explain the different types of mortgage products, processes, and application requirements
- Help buyers with low credit scores secure financing
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09744-RECE
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Important Information Related to Home Finance Resource Course:
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
CloseComplete ABR Designation Program
The Complete ABR Designation Program includes the required 15-hour Accredited Buyer’s Representative course and your choice of an approved 8-hour elective course. Together, these two courses will satisfy the education requirement of the ABR Designation.
Please Note - Some courses that satisfy the elective requirements of the ABR designation are not listed below (or included with the program) because they exceed 8 credit hours. These courses are indicated as ABR electives on their respective pages.
*Please Note - Designation & Certification hours can be used TREC CE credit in Texas
Buyer Rep (ABR)
Package Includes
- 15-Hour Accredited Buyers Representative course (ABR)
- One 8-hour elective of choice:
- Military Relocation Professional course
- Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) course
- Home Finance Resource course
There are other courses that satisfy the SRS elective requirement, but they are longer than 8 hours and thus not included with this program. The SRS electives we offer are identified in this catalog.
- What you will learn:
- Represent buyers with confidence and integrity
- Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) course
- Represent buyers with confidence and integrity
- Conduct effective buyer consultations
- Navigate agency relationships and fiduciary duties
- Guide clients through the purchase process smoothly
- Printed & Digital Course Materials (Shipping fees may apply)
- 23 hours of Class Time*
