All training courses are not the same!  Our training courses provide a balance between theory and real-life practical skills to deliver results that can be immediately applied in the ‘real world’.  We believe this is an important key to success in the mortgage industry.  The National Finance Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a full member of the MFAA.

The NFI team have worked with and researched many of Australia’s most successful mortgage professionals – the knowledge and findings gained from these experiences have been incorporated into our courses.  If you're seeking more than just the qualification, our training courses will deliver for you.  Read some of the comments we've received ...   Testimonials

• FNS40804 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)
  (Mortgage Consultant Qualifying Certificate)

  This nationally recognised premium Cert IV course (FNS40804), is recognised by the MFAA (Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia) as suitable for the professional development of mortgage originators. Successful completion of this course, along with successful completion of the MFAA Standards & Operating Guidelines (which includes compliance and Anti-Money Laundering components), will fulfil the education requirements for Accredited Mortgage Consultant status with the MFAA. Also recognised by the FBAA, lenders and aggregators alike.  This course delivers industry-specific concepts and proven techniques to aspiring and experienced mortgage brokers and is delivered by industry-experienced trainers. Available either as a 5-day workshop, or via distance learning (home study) or via our online e-learning platform.  Click here for more info or click on Enrolment Form to enrol now and for pricing details.

• W.A. Supplement to FNS40804

  The W.A. Supplement course covers relevant Supplementary Western Australian material, compulsory for mortgage brokers wishing to operate in W.A.  The DOCEP Competency Guidelines include Legislation, Trust Accounts, Introduction to Law and general knowledge on Chattels and Commercial Lending Products and Obligations as well as Understanding and Interpreting Valuations. Available via distance learning (home study with hard copy of the course material) or via our online e-learning platform.  Internet access is required for both distance learning and online e-learning. Contact us for more details or click on Enrolment Form for pricing and to enrol now.

• Certificate III to Certificate IV Upgrade
  

  If you already have a Certificate III (in Lending or similar) you may upgrade your qualification to a Certificate IV through NFI's comprehensive "Upgrade" course.  Everyone has a different level of experience and there are therefore different methods by which you can achieve your Certificate IV.  The Upgrade Course is best completed through online e-learning.  There are 5 assessments which can all be completed online.  Contact us for more details.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  

  Brokers with a minimum of two years experience in loan writing may qualify for their Certificate IV solely through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  Experienced brokers can click here to go straight to our very competitively priced RPL procedure guidelines.

• Commercial Origination Course

  The National Finance Institute has developed a fast track Commercial Origination Course designed specifically for mortgage brokers who want to expand into commercial finance. This two-part course teaches all of the essential skills needed to commence writing commercial deals.  It is available via distance learning (home study) and via our online e-learning platform, with optional tutor mentoring.  Click here for more info or click on Enrolment Form for pricing and to enrol now.

• Professional Development Courses

  For experienced mortgage brokers and those new to the industry, our half-day or one day professional development courses provide the opportunity for refining and further developing your skills to achieve improved results.  There is a huge range of subjects to choose from, including How to Establish Strategic Alliances, Networking, Developing a Client Retention Program, Relationship Marketing, Word of Mouth Marketing, etc. (more info...)

• Wholesale Training for Franchisors and Aggregators

  At The National Finance Institute we pride ourselves on building positive partnerships with our corporate clients. We understand that effective and efficient training of your team can lead to a competitive advantage over rival firms. For this reason, we have developed this program to be customised, flexible and organisation-specific. (more info...)

Package 1: Cert IV online course + W.A. Supplement online course - $840 (normally $990)