To meet today's competitive lending demands, you need to have an eye on the current economy and have a vision for your credit union's success. Ensure your credit union is ready to tackle 2010 by attending this webinar. You will learn the risk factors associated with home equity loans and how to select the best appraisal and title companies and closing agents.

This event is in conjunction with the CUNA Lending Council.

Just like in face-to-face classes, CUNA Webinars allow you to see and hear a presentation, ask questions of the instructor, and refer to handouts. You need only a speakerphone and computer with Internet connection. With a computer projection screen, it's easy to provide this training to a whole roomful of staff!

When you register for an event, the connection information will be e-mailed to you 24-48 hours before the event. If you are registering for an event the day it is being held, please call 800-356-9655, ext. 4249 or e-mail training@cuna.coop for assistance.

Did you know...in addition to attending this event live, your tuition includes six months of unlimited access to the archived (recorded) event within 48 hours of the live event for your entire credit union. See the archived events available to you and your credit union.

CUNA Webinars use Adobe Connect to provide an interactive and convenient online learning environment. Whether you are a first time Adobe Connect user, or simply need a refresher, take a short tour. You'll learn how to effectively interact with the presenter and your peers during live webinars.

For additional training, register for the CUNA Consumer Lending eSchool, which starts August 2, 2010.

Attend this eSchool live on August 2, 2010

Attend this webinar live on August 26, 2010

Access this archived webinar

Home Equity Lending

Through this webinar, you will:

• Learn how to select appraisal and title companies and closing agents
• Establish risk factors associated with home equity loans
• Review the processing and underwriting steps
• Discuss loan to values, debt ratios, and foreclosure considerations
• Examine the policies for home equity loans

This webinar is beneficial for lending staff or anyone at your credit union that would like to learn key consumer lending skills.

Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.

Rick Menton, CCUE, CLE

Rick is the president of Menton Consulting, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma. He focuses on providing credit unions with strategic management and planning facilitation, project management assistance, sales training, executive recruitment, and seminar and workshop presentations. Prior to forming Menton Consulting, Inc., he spent 23 years with the Minnesota and Oklahoma Credit Union Leagues in senior management positions. Additionally, he has worked as a marketing executive, lender, and in collections for credit unions and consumer finance companies.

The last day for cancellations was August 25, 2010. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to August 26, 2010 at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing.