REAL 87 - Real Estate Finance

REAL 87
3 units
Real Estate Finance
54 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade.

Description

This course is an introduction and analysis of real estate financing and lending policies. The course also introduces students to problems that may arise in the areas of financing residential, apartment, commercial and special purpose properties. The methods of financing properties are emphasized.

Transferability

Transferable to CSU Only

Identifiers & Codes

Department: Business Administration & Economics
School: Business, Education, and Health Sciences
Academic Level: Undergraduate
TOP Code: 051100 - Real Estate
CTE Status: Yes
SAM Code: C - Clearly Occupational
CIP Code: 52.1501 - Real Estate.
Credit or Noncredit: Credit

Class Size Max, Units, Hours

Class Size Maximum: 40
Lecture Hours: 3
Supplemental Hours: 0
Credit Units: 3
Out of Class Hours: 6
Weekly In-Class Hours: 3
Teaching Units: 3
Total Student Learning Hours: 162
Total Contact Hours: 54

Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment

Catalog Information

Grade Mode: Letter Grade
Are there Materials Fees for the course? No
Is the course repeatable? No

Student Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • 1. Compare and contrast methods of financing real property.
  • 2. Assess duties and relationships in real estate financing transactions.
  • 3. Solve real estate finance math problems.
Course Objectives:

1. Examine how monetary and fiscal policy affect real estate financing
2. Compare characteristics of institutional and noninstitutional lenders
3. Compare types of real estate loans offered by real estate lenders
4. Compare conventional and government loan programs
5. Describe various types of encumbrances on real property
6. Evaluate procedures used to qualify borrowers and property for real estate loans
7. Describe procedures used to process, close, and service real estate loans
8. Examine foreclosures procedures and lender alternatives following default by borrowers
9. Compare and contrast principles and procedures for home loans, construction loans, and investment real property loans
10.Compare creative financing techniques with traditional financing techniques
11. Perform calculations common in real estate finance analysis, including simple interest, amortized loan payments, loan-to-value ratios, and borrower qualification ratio calculations.

Course Content

Course Content:
I. Introduction to Real Estate Finance
A. Institutional Lenders
B. Noninstitutional Lenders
C. Adjustable Rate Mortgages

12 hours

II. Real Estate Loans
A. Conventional Loans
B. Government Backed Financing
C. Points, Discounts and Secondary Mortgage Markets

12 hours

III. Qualifying Issues
A. Qualifying the Property
B. Qualifying the Buyer

9 hours

IV. Other Financing Issues
A. Foreclosures
B. Construction Financing
C. Creative Financing Approaches

12 hours

V. Basic Mathematics of Real Estate Finance
A. Loan payment math
B. Borrower qualification math
C. Loan-to-Value Ratios

6 hours

VI. Financing Small Investment Properties
A. Seller Disclosures
B. Special Issues
C. Reading Lender Rate Sheets

3 hours

Methods of Instruction & Active Learning

Instructional Method(s):
  • Lecture
  • Demonstration
  • Discussion
  • Technology
Examples: Lecture is used to introduce new material, review material covered in the textbook, expand on material in the textbook, and to present additional ideas and examples to clarify key concepts of the course. The instructor will use the textbook and supplemental reading material to demonstrate the application of the principles taught in this class. Supplemental reading material will be determined by each instructor. Classroom discussions will be utilized to allow students and the instructor to examine and explore relevant finance topics taught in this course as well as the application of these topics to financial practices. PowerPoint presentations and web enhanced resources may be used.

Assignment for In and Out of Class

Assignment Types:
  • Substantial college level writing assignment, such as: essay(s), written homework, term/research paper, and/or other (Required).
  • Substantial college level reading assignment, such as: textbook, journal article(s), literature, and/or other (specify)
Examples: Written homework will be assigned throughout the class term and students are expected to complete the written homework assignments in a timely manner. These assignments will cover material from the textbook. Other written assignments may be assigned at the discretion of each instructor. Students are required to read the course textbook. Individual instructors may require further outside reading.

Methods of Evaluation

Written Evaluations:
  • Written Homework
Computational or Non-Computational Problem Solving Demonstrations:
  • Exam(s)
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Problem(s)
Examples: Each individual written homework assignment will be used to evaluate the student's ability to recognize, identify and apply real estate finance terminology and concepts. The grading weight of these assignments will be incorporated into an overall grading rubric for the course. Exams will consist of a combination of true/false, multiple choice and problem solving questions that will require students to demonstrate their overall understanding, knowledge and comprehension of the learning outcomes and objectives. Quizzes consisting of true/false, multiple choice and problem solving questions will be given in class. These quizzes will function as learning tools for students as well as being assessment tools for the instructor. These quizzes will enable students to demonstrate their progress in mastering real estate finance terminology and concepts prior to the class exams. Homework problems will require students to analyze and apply financial principles to reach effective resolution(s) using everyday situations that arise in the financial/real estate environment. Students will be evaluated based upon their ability to accurately and completely answer the questions, applying proper finance concepts, and in a timely manner.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibilty

The Business Administration Economics Department aligns with Long Beach City College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by providing learning materials and instructional approaches intended to support students from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences. The learning materials and instructional approaches used in the Business Administration Economics Department reflect diverse cultural, social, and economic perspectives to enhance relevance and inclusivity. Students are encouraged to draw on their own experiences when engaging with course concepts, principles, and theories.

Representative Textbooks and Materials

Representative Textbook:

REAL ESTATE FINANCE AND LOAN BROKERING. 8th Edition. Educational Textbook Company. 2017. 

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