Real Estate Finance
This course surveys the concepts, methods and techniques of financing residential and non-residential real estate, while also identifying and analyzing the various instruments used for such purposes.
What you can learn.
- Explore the sources, characteristics and parameters of mortgage capital
- Gain an understanding of government-assisted financing (such as VA, FHA, and SBA) Understand the impact of how title is held and consequential real estate tax effects
About this course:
This course surveys the concepts, methods and techniques of financing residential and non-residential real estate while also identifying and analyzing the various instruments used for such purposes. Instruction covers sources, characteristics and parameters of mortgage capital; fixed, variable rate and other alternative types of mortgages; government-assisted financing (such as VA, FHA and SBA); the secondary mortgage market; mathematical analysis of finance transactions (amortization, loan constants, present and future value, compound interest, APR, capitalization rates, debt coverage and other financial ratios and ways of determining yield); loan underwriting, processing, closing and servicing; foreclosures and alternatives thereto (such as short sales) and related antideficiency law issues; guaranties; construction, bridge, permanent, wraparound, mezzanine and leasehold financing; impact of how title is held and real estate tax effects; comparison of investment choices, both before and after taxes are factored in; plus syndication and other equity sharing issues. Case studies for financing proposals for single-family, multifamily and commercial transactions are featured.Spring 2024 Schedule
Summer 2024 Schedule
This hybrid section is made up of In Person and Online instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 15, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
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