FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program

The 2025 FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program application period is closed. 2026 enrollment will open in August. 

MBA Education's FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program is the most extensive and rigorous curriculum of its kind in the industry. The program is designed to set the standard for skills required by multifamily underwriters in the field of FHA lending. The FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program was developed in consultation with HUD's Office of Multifamily Programs and expert teams of MAP lenders, engineers, appraisers, and attorneys. At the end of this comprehensive course, participants can demonstrate a mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of HUD-approved MAP underwriters.

Key Business Applications:

• Practical applications to enhance the quality and accuracy when underwriting 
• Steps to reduce processing times on loans
• Tools to improve consistency in decision-making
• Guidance on applying best practices
• Tips to improve working relationships with HUD staff and MAP lenders

The Details

Following a virtual kick-off, this course is presented completely virtually through a blend of self-study and instructor-guided online learning. The course includes a series of live webinars where interaction between the student and instructors is encouraged and expected. Course materials are available in MBA Education's learning management system.

Course Level: All
Course Delivery Method: Instructor-guided online course
Online Course: 

• Twice-weekly two hour live webinars (Tuesdays and Fridays)
• Approximately five hours per week of self-study and assignment completion.

Elements: Live online sessions, case study, homework, mid term exam, and final exam

Who Should Apply

The FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program is designed for experienced industry professionals who want to become approved to underwrite FHA Multifamily programs. Ideal candidates have some FHA multifamily underwriting training experience in addition to overall real estate experience, any may include:

• Loan analysts and senior loan analysts
• Loan processors, junior underwriters, underwriter trainees, and underwriters
• HUD staff

What Our Students Say About MBA's FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program

I learned so much throughout these six months. Thank you and everyone on the team for creating such a comprehensive training program!

Mahagony McCall, Sr. Underwriter, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , New York Office

Very much enjoyed the class. I learned a lot and thought all the teachers did a great job explaining.

Matt Schoenberg, Rental Underwriting, MassHousing

I really enjoyed the course; this class was worthwhile.

John Gast, Healthcare Real Estate Loan Officer, Cambridge Realty Capital Companies

This course has been a great experience for me. Looking forward to taking more courses with MBA.

Samer Haddadin, Underwriter, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chicago Office

It was a challenging course but a very rewarding experience. I enjoyed the lectures and hearing industry experts share some of their own experiences. Great program!

Roger St. Paul, RAD Transaction Manager, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Office of Recapitalization

The course was really helpful for my current job in many ways, and I learned A LOT, especially the detailed review of the third party reports! As a new staff member with HUD, I would recommend this course to any new underwriter.

Jamie Campbell, Underwriter, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Multifamily Midwest Region - Production Division

I really enjoyed the class and will be able to use everything I learned going forward.

Lawrence Zucker, X-Caliber Capital

I appreciate all of the feedback. I've been working on a lot of MAP projects and this has been very helpful.

Benjamin Arnold, Underwriter Analyst, Key Bank