This is your learning corner! There's much to read and see here. So, take your time, scroll down and view all the available renewal course offerings. Learn to become a proficient Title Insurance Producer (TIPIC) aka Notary Signing Agent (NSA) and at the same time satisfy your 16-hour CE renewal credit requirement required by the Maryland Insurance Administration! Please note that some classes are held "ONLINE via ZOOM" and some are "SELF-PACED". It is the TIPIC's responsibility to earn 16 hours of CE credits within the 2-year renewal time frame. To view your course transcript and verify CE credit hours taken, click here.
Below is a summary of course offerings.
Course offerings below are Self-Paced:
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What does "self-paced" mean? You will create your own userid and password which allows you to log in and out of the course at any time. You can complete the course in one sitting or you may choose to complete the course over one or two days. It is dependent upon your learning style, schedule, and preference.
(1) Ethics for TIPICs - 3 CE Credits - required
(2) Federal, State & County Closing Documents for TIPICs - 2 CE Credits
(3) Mortgage Loan Closing Prep for TIPICs - 2 CE Credits
(4) Power of Attorney Real Estate Closings for TIPICs - 1 CE Credit
(5) The Business of Title Insurance - 1 CE Credit
(6) The Closing Disclosure Explained - 1 CE Credit
Course offerings below are held online via Zoom at designated times.
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(1) Loan Closing A - Z - 4 CE Credits
(2) Loan Documents Package Review - 4 CE Credits
(3) Mortgage Closings for TIPICs-IPEN/RON - 2 CE Credits
(4) Specialty Loan Products - 4 CE Credits
(5) The Settlement Statement Explained - 2 CE Credits
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How can I verify the CE credits with MIA?
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Click here to learn about the Office of the Notary Public.
Click here to view a Notary Public class schedule at Prince George's Community College (PGCC).
Testimonials
On 10/22/2022 11:22 AM Regina Andrews wrote:
Mrs. Wright Harris, Thank you for all of the support you offer, it is invaluable. Every time I attend one of your sessions, I learn something. It gives me the impetus to accept an assignment I have never done, and the confidence to believe I can because I have the tools. I share your information with anyone interested because I know they will be in good hands.
From: Elease Houston
To: ELAINE Wright Harris
Date: 06/01/2023 6:17 AM EDT
Subject: Re: State-County Closing Documents for TIPICs - Certificate
Great Class!!! As always l learn a lot and get inspired in your classes!
Cost: $45
CE Credits: 3
The general public expects and trusts TIPICs (Notary Signing Agents) to be impartial officers and exercise the highest ethical standards in carrying out loan closing duties and responsibilities in the mortgage industry. Click here to register.
Cost: $35
CE Credits: 2
TIPICs present and describe a wide variety of different documents at the settlement table and many of them come with particular and/or unusual signature, initial, and notarization requirements. This course will address proper procedures for completing Federal, State, and County documents. The District of Columbia Real Property Transfer documents are also included.
Cost: $35
CE Credits: 2
Proper preparation for mortgage loan closings is critical in the mortgage loan process. Generally, the TIPIC is the only face the client sees during this process. A well-organized, instructional closing introduction with the client sets the stage for a professional and flawless performance.
Cost: $22
CE Credit: 1
Real estate transactions often take homeowners/potential homeowners weeks or months to complete. This situation can become problematic if the homeowner is absent while the transaction is pending. To ensure the transaction is completed even in one’s absence, the homeowner can appoint a trusted person to act as their agent with a power of attorney.
Cost: $22
CE Credit: 1
Title Insurance is a specific contractual obligation by an insurance company to reimburse the insured for any losses resulting from erroneous or inaccurate representations of title as shown on the title policy. It also insures legal access to the land, marketability of title, and insures against a host of undeterminable problems such as fraud and forgery, documents not filed or recorded, and much more. Click here to view the course description and to register.
Cost: $22
CE Credits:1
The Closing Disclosure (CD) form, created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),
simplifies the borrowing process for homebuyers/borrowers by reducing the amount of paperwork and providing more lead time for homebuyers/borrowers to review the terms of their loan prior to closing. The Closing Disclosure is one of the most important documents in the loan closing package. Clients can find answers to most of their questions disclosed in the CD.
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DownloadToday’s mortgage industry requires TIPIC service providers to have a working knowledge and understanding of legal requirements and fundamental elements that comprise the real estate closing process - accepting assignments, receiving documents, confirming appointments, what to say at the closing table, notarizing properly, and more.
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Noon)
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Noon)
Maryland TIPICs will understand their role in the mortgage loan closing process and learn how to confidently and expertly present loan documents to borrowers, with a blend of lender and state requirements, in a manner that is clear, concise, and understandable.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (Noon)
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (Noon)
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (Noon)
$35
Note: To register for this class, scroll down to the bottom of the web page and complete the registration form. You will be invoiced by Trusted Agent Services Group via PayPal.
New laws and methodologies created new ways to close mortgages. Learn the step-by-step approach to performing in-person electronic notarization (IPEN) and remote online notarization (RON) utilizing the required tools of the trade. Students will learn the difference between IPEN and RON.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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$35
Note: To register for this class, scroll down to the bottom of the web page and complete the registration form. You will be invoiced by Trusted Agent Services Group via PayPal.
A settlement statement summarizes all fees and charges that the lender, homebuyer and seller are responsible for during the settlement process of a housing transaction. Also, the settlement form outlines financial requirements for borrowers completing the refinancing process. The HUD-1 Settlement Statement displays a detailed itemization of all costs pertaining to the real estate sale or mortgage loan transaction. American Land Title Association (ALTA) Settlement Statements are specifically designed to organize the property selling process. This course is designed to give TIPICs an understanding of the line items appearing on the most important document in the loan closing process.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Zoom Online
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Maryland TIPICs will learn how to present and execute specialty loan products, e.g. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure (DIL), and Real Estate Owned Purchase (REO), at the closing table in a manner that is clear and understandable.
Next Offering in 2024
Zoom Online
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (Noon)
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