Homeownership Programs Lender Training

Register below to attend monthly webinars or join us for a Hot Topics call.

Instructor Led Webinar Training

Series lays out detailed basics of our programs and criteria, how they work, and will walk through how to access tools and resources.

2026

• March 19: Downpayment and Closing Cost Loan Programs for Start Up and Step Up
• April 16: Income Essentials
• May 21: Closing and Loan Delivery Essentials with U.S. Bank

Monthly Update and Hot Topics Call

Our popular monthly check-in call to stay informed about the latest on our programs. Calls are held the second Thursday of the month from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) and registering once signs you up for all sessions in the annual series. Attend all or just ones that work for you.

• 2026 Monthly Update and Hot Topics Call Registration

We welcome input, so email mnhousing.solution@state.mn.us with agenda suggestions and questions.

Recorded Webinars

• August 2025: Conventional Loans Training with Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (run time 49.46)

• November 2025: Closing and Loan Delivery Essentials with U.S. Bank  (run time 58.18)

Self-paced eLearning training modules lay out the basics of Minnesota Housing loan programs, requirements and how they work.

• First-time users: Instructions to create account and access courses
• Already have an account: Access your training transcript and take courses

Available Courses:

• Start Up Eligibility Basics (20 min)
• Start Up Income (30 min)
• Subsidy Recapture (10 min)
• Navigating Conventional Loans (15 min)
• Step Up Overview (15 min)
• Downpayment and Closing Cost Loans (20 min)
• Closing and Delivery Essentials (30 min)
• Fix Up Overview (20 min)

Minnesota Housing hosts unique in-person training events to bring industry professionals together. Session topics vary each year to give attendees the opportunity to network, discuss innovative topics and ideas, and hear from experts in the field. Space is generally limited, so early registration is recommended.

Upcoming Training Events

Register Today for the Spring Closing the Gap Conference - Equitable Homeownership Innovations

Join us at this event to hear about creative ideas from industry experts working to restore affordable homeownership opportunities in this transitional market. We hope to see you there! 

When: April 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. - noon | Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104

How do I get access to the Loan Commitment System?

Your organization's web administrator will provide your username and initial password, and address any questions about your permissions. If you don't know who the web administrator is contact us at 800.710.8871 or mnhousing.solution@state.mn.us.

Please note: The Loan Commitment System is only compatible with Microsoft Edge, Chrome and Firefox.