On Demand Lender Training Videos

Learn all about CalHFA programs, guidelines, submission requirements and more with our On Demand Lender Training Videos. Learn how CalHFA financing can help you be the hero to your California homebuyer!

Click here to Test Your Knowledge of our programs based on these videos and program handbooks and receive email confirmation of your test results as proof you know your CalHFA programs.

Lender Update

CalHFA's May Update With Molly Ellis

05/2022 - CalHFA's February Update With Molly Ellis. (02:55)

First Mortgage Programs

FHA First Mortgage Programs

02/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from CalHFA's FHA loan Programs. (3:38)

Conventional First Mortgage Programs

02/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from CalHFA's Conventional Loan Programs. (4:25)

VA First Mortgage Program

02/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from The CalHFA VA program. (01:35)

USDA First Mortgage Program

02/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from The CalHFA USDA program. (1:17)

Down Payment Assistance and Special Programs

MyHome Assistance Program

02/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from The CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program program. (3:47)

Forgivable Equity Builder Loan

04/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from The CalHFA Forgivable Equity Builder Loan program. (2:54)

Special Programs

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program

03/2022 - A description of how your clients can benefit from CalHFA's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program Program. (2:48)

Lender Training

First-Time Homebuyer

02/2022 - A breakdown of what qualifies your borrower as a First-Time Homebuyer for CalHFA loan programs. (4:19)

Property Requirements

10/2021 - This quick overview of property requirements for CalHFA loan programs. (2:31)

Home Buyer Education

04/2020 - This quick guide will walk you through the options that's best for your borrower. (2:26)

Income Limits

02/2021 - This quick guide will walk you through CalHFA Income Limits. (2:17)

Submission Before You Draw Loan Docs

12/2020 - Our quick guide will walk you through the CalHFA Submission process, before loan docs are drawn. (2:27)

Loan Limits & High Balance Loans

01/2022 - This quick guide will walk you through CalHFA Loan Limits & High Balance Loans. (1:57)

Loan Scenario Calculator

06/2022 - Learn how to use the CalHFA Loan Scenario Calculator and side-by-side comparisons. (5:32)

Underwriting and Overlays

06/2022 - Learn how to use CalHFA Underwriting and Overlays. (3:42)

CalHFA Lender Forms

08/2020 - Learn what forms you need to submit. (1:21)

Maximum Lender Fees & Disclosures

09/2020 - CalHFA is here to walk you through CalHFA Maximum Lender Fees & Disclosures.(3:29)

Low Income Rate Lock Option

09/2019 - Our 1-minute video will show how easy it is to see if your borrower is eligible for the lower interest rate option. (1:27)

Document Draw & Purchase Requirements

02/2021 - A description of CalHFA's purchasing procedures and guidelines, including a step-by-step walkthrough of file submission so your error-free files get priority treatment. Don't forget to take the exam after each video for your emailed results plus proof of your training. (06:16)

Lender Tips

5 Tips for a Faster CalHFA Loan Approval

Check out this quick video identifying the 5 most common reasons CalHFA has to ask for conditions on a loan. Follow these 5 tips and get your Notice of Commitment issued faster and easier than ever before. (2:13)

How to become a Preferred Loan Officer

Molly Ellis is here to tell you how to become a CalHFA Preferred Loan Officer. For more information visit the Leads Program page for details. (02:28)

MERS and CalHFA: A How To

CalHFA's Molly Ellis takes you through every step of using MERS with your CalHFA loan. (05:00)