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The Institute of Consumer Financial Education (ICFE), founded in 1982 by the late Loren Dunton (creator of the “certified financial planner” (CFP) designation) and it is dedicated to helping consumers of all ages to improve their spending, increase savings and use credit more wisely. The ICFE trains and certifies Personal Finance Instructors for its own curriculum. It also trains and certifies Credit Report Reviewers and Identity Theft Prevention Specialists, and Home Mortgage Equity Conversion Specialists.

The ICFE is an award winning, nonprofit, consumer education organization that has helped millions of people through its education programs and resources. It publishes the Do-It-Yourself Credit File correction Guide, now in its 16th printing and has distributed over one million “Credit/Debit Card Warning Labels” and “Credit/Debit Card Sleeves” world wide.

The ICFE became an official partner with the Department of Defense/Financial Readiness Campaign in June of 2004.

The ICFE is also a partner in the national Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy and the California Jump$tart chapter. The ICFE staff is also active with San Diego Saves, an offshoot of America Saves, and the California Student Debt Resource Awareness Project (CASDRAP) (studentdebthelp.org).


The ICFE's Certified Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Specialist™  (CHECMS™) program is a comprehensive training and certification curriculum that has been specifically developed to help professionals understand the HECM program and to stand out from the crowd.

     

Participants will learn the characteristics of HECMs, the latest changes, and what it takes to be a HUD qualified lender.

This new course takes the student step-by-step through the process of originating a HECM and completing it to closing.  It even includes HUD servicing options. Enrollees will learn and develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively comply with HUD related HECMs.

The CHECMS™ course is ideal for the financial services industry professionals who are dedicated to educating and assisting consumers, clients, customers, businesses, and the general public.

ICFE trained and certified professionals are employed by a wide range of organizations including,  housing,  senior, consumer credit and debt counseling organizations, credit unions and other financial institutions,  cooperative extension system, all branches of the military,  mortgage, real estate, and financial services firms.  Many others are private practitioners including notary public, attorneys, security consultants, CPAs, CFPs, and consumer educators.

Why Become a CHECMS™ ?

  • Becoming certified by the ICFE makes a difference to your clients, your company and yourself and is a manifestation of your commitment to high standards of professionalism aimed at your employer, your colleagues, your clients and the general public.
  • Demonstrate your professional qualifications.
  • Enhance your experience in the field and promote your professional value.
  • Learn critical elements of the Housing and Community Development Act.
  • Stay current with the HUD reverse mortgage program and other financial education trends.
  • Fulfill continuing education (CE) and PACE requirements.
  • The ICFE Certified Credit Report Reviewer is accepted by the International Association of
    Registered Financial Consultants and awards IARFC members 15 CEs.
  • The CFP Board accepts this program for 15 CEs for CFPs.
  • This program is approved for 15 PACE credits.
  • Assn. For Financial Counseling Planning & Education (AFCPE) accepts this course for 15 CEs.



The National Reverse Mortgage Education Center (NRMEC) has reviewed the CHECMS course and exam and has found it to meet NRMEC’s high professional standards.  NRMEC  recommends the CHECMS program for any professional who works with senior adults.

               Lyn R. Link, CeM, CSA, CHECMS
                            President & Founder

  

ICFE has extended a very special offer exclusive to NRMEC's Showcase visitors.  With the Coupon Code available below, you may receive a $25.00 discount and enroll at the multiple enrollment price.

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