 | The Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU) Specialist Designation is for residential mortgage loan underwriters. It elevates both you and the underwriting field to a higher level of professionalism. In addition to feeling a great sense of personal accomplishment, as a CRU designee you will perform better and bring more value to your company.
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The CRU designation is designed to provide targeted training in order to develop specific skill sets. The certification levels are based on your experience and knowledge, recognizing core competencies and providing a structured development path. Each level offers knowledge assessments and specific training on general and advanced guidelines. The CRU designation sets the bar for professional excellence and training in residential mortgage loan underwriting.
 CampusMBA is offering the CRU designation through a partnership with Genworth Financial.
Genworth's underwriting courses and content have been implemented into the program curriculum to enhance CampusMBA's current offerings to the real estate finance industry.
Candidate Profile
- Individuals with four or more years experience in underwriting residential mortgage loans.
- Individuals who have completed the Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate (CRU Level I) and Professional Certificate (CRU Level II).
CRU Designation Path
The Residential Underwriter Specialist Designation is the third and final level (Level III) in the Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU) learning path.
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| | Achievement Certificate
| Professional Certificate
| Specialist Designation
| Professional Designation
| Master Designation
| | Residential Underwriter (CRU Level I)
| Residential Underwriter (CRU Level II)
| Certified
Residential Underwriter (CRU)
| Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB)
| Master CMB
| Specialist Designation Requirements
| Experience Level: | Four or more years industry experience is recommended before enrolling in the CRU Specialist Designation program. | | Prerequisites: | Successful completion of the Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate (CRU Level I) and Professional Certificate (CRU Level II). | | Education Requirement: | Yes, must complete five distance learning courses. | | Participation Requirement: | No | | Written Exam: | Yes, at the completion of each course. In addition, you must take and pass the CRU Level III comprehensive exam. | | Oral Exam: | No | | Continuing Education: | Yes, every two years. |
The Process
1. Enroll in the CRU Specialist Designation program. You can enroll online, or via mail, or fax.
Registration Fee
MBA Member: $300
Nonmember: $400
Online Registration
CRU Enrollment
Fax, Mail, or Express Mail Registration
Download the PDF Designation Enrollment Form to register by fax, mail, or express mail. Fax to (202) 721-0194.
The cost of courses is not included in the enrollment fee. Certificate and designation enrollments fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. Complete the coursework. Complete the following three web-based courses:
Complete two of the following web-based courses:
3. Pass the test. Pass the two-part CRU Designation (Level III) comprehensive exam. You will need to register for this exam.
Exam Fee
MBA Member: $150
Nonmember: $300
Online Registration
CRU Exam
Fax, Mail, or Express Mail Registration
Download the PDF Designation Test Enrollment Form to register by fax, mail, or express mail. Fax to (202) 721-0194.
4. Complete continuing education. Maintain your designation by completing five points of continuing education every two years. Continuing education can be earned by successfully completing one of the applicable CRU courses not previously taken or by attending MBA conferences and/or conventions. Prior to the end of the two-year period, designees must complete the CRU Continuing Education Reporting Form and submit it with a $100 re-accreditation fee.
The Next Step
 | If you have been in the business five or more years, consider becoming a Commercial or Residential Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designee.
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