Course outline

The course aims to provide delegates with a greater understanding of mortgages – how they work, ways of avoiding repossession, and how homelessness issues relate to mortgage repossession. It will give participants a broad understanding of mortgages and enable participants to identify the assistance that is available to borrowers facing mortgage difficulties.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• understand the rights of mortgagee and mortgagor
• know the different types of mortgages
• explain to clients the options for dealing with arrears
• advise about the assistance available from DWP
• have an overview of Possession Proceedings
• explain what assistance is available from the Local Authority’s Homeless Department

Level: Specialist

CPD: 4.5 hours

Duration: One day