Val Buresch, Founder and CEO of Polygon Research, explores FHA lending with MBA's Teresa Ferman, unpacking critical industry misconceptions. Discover how FHA programs drive homeownership access, meet compliance standards, and serve underserved communities. Teresa shares expert guidance on CMB designation, mortgage banking career advancement and building client relationships in today's mortgage market.

Link to HUD's Single-Family FHA Handbook 4000.1: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/handbook_4000-1

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:22 The Role of the Associate Director of Career Programming

09:38 The Value and Evolution of the CNB Designation

13:58 Teresa's Connection to FHA Lending

17:05 Opportunities and Challenges in FHA Lending

20:58 The Future of FHA Loans

24:16 Advice for Those Interested in FHA Lending

27:46 The Importance of Personal Contact in the Mortgage Industry

32:05 Closing Remarks