 | The Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate recognizes professionals who have achieved a foundation of knowledge in residential underwriting.
The Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate is the first level (Level I) in the Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU) learning path. |
 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 new to the mortgage industry.
- Individuals just beginning their education or training in residential loan underwriting.
CRU Learning Path
The Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate is the first level (Level I) in the Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU) learning path. Get started on the path to earning your CRU today.
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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
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Achievement Certificate Requirements
| Experience Level: | A minimum of one year industry experience is recommended. | | Prerequisites: | If you have less than one year of experience in the residential real estate finance industry, it is recommended that you complete a mortgage banking overview course, such as our web-based Mortgage Banking Primer, prior to beginning the program. | | Exemptions: | An underwriter with more than two years of underwriting experience can test out of Level I curriculum (fees apply). Contact CampusMBA at (800) 348-8653 to learn more about exemption or complete and submit the exemption form. | | Education Requirement: | Yes, must complete five distance learning courses (25 points). | | Participation Requirement: | No | | Written Exam: | Yes, at the completion of each course. In addition, you must take and pass the CRU Level I comprehensive exam. | | Oral Exam: | No | | Continuing Education: | No |
The Process
1. Enroll in the Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate program. You can enroll online, or via mail, or fax.
Registration Fee
MBA Member: $100
Nonmember: $150
Online Registration
Residential Underwriter Achievement Certificate
Fax, Mail, or Express Mail Registration
Download the PDF Certificate 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 four web-based courses:
Complete one of the following web-based courses:
Acceptable substitutions:
- Substitute the classroom-based Underwriting University in place of Basic Appraisal Underwriting, Essentials of Residential Underwriting and Underwriting Capstone 101
- Substitute a certificate in Basics of Desktop Underwriter and Loan Prospector for Underwriting Capstone 101
3. Pass the test. When you have completed the required courses, you may take the CRU Level I comprehensive exam.
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