About the course

Most agents know enough about financing to get their clients to the offer. But what happens after accepted offer is where deals live or die -- and that's where most agents go silent. This course gives you the practical knowledge you need to stay in the conversation. You'll walk away understanding the difference between loan types, what actually qualifies a buyer, why deals fall apart at the loan, and how to set realistic expectations with your clients from day one. No mortgage license required. Just the knowledge to ask better questions, catch red flags early, and guide your clients through one of the most confusing parts of the transaction with confidence. This is not legal or financial advice. This course is designed for educational purposes for Iowa-licensed real estate professionals.

Amber Lampe - Guest Speaker

Amber Lampe is a West Des Moines mortgage lender (NMLS #408908) and Branch Manager with over 25 years of experience specializing in VA loans, first-time homebuyer programs, down payment assistance, move-up buyers, and new construction financing across Iowa. Named a 2026 Scotsman Guide Top Women Originator, Amber holds the Iowa Certified Mortgage Professional (ICMP) designation and is in the top 5% with verified customer reviews on Experience.com. Amber graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree and lives with her husband, Chuck. They have three children. In her spare time she enjoys sporting events, concerts, reading, and quality time with family and friends.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 7 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction & Why Financing Matters (5 min)

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      Introduction & Why Financing Matters (5 min)

  2. 2

    Loan Types & Financing Options (10 min)

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      Loan Types & Financing Options (10 min)

  3. 3

    Prequalification vs Preapproval (5 min)

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      Prequalification vs Preapproval (5 min)

  4. 4

    Buyer Qualification & Lending Requirements (10 min)

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      Buyer Qualification & Lending Requirements (10 min)

  5. 5

    Costs, Closing & Timeline Expectations (10 min)

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      Costs, Closing & Timeline Expectations (10 min)

  6. 6

    Key Takeaways & Q&A (10 min)

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      Key Takeaways & Q&A (10 min)

  7. 7

    Get your CE Certificate

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      Attendance Confirmation

The Loan Process Shouldn't Feel Like a Black Box.

Get clear, get confident, and stop losing deals to financing issues you didn't see coming.

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