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CRF
CERTIFIED in REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Real estate finance practitioners who hold the Certified in Real Estate
Finance (CRF) designation are the recognised specialists whose industry and
academic skills are a cut above the rest. They are consultants, portfolio
administrators, asset managers, mortgage brokers, financial and investment
analysts. Canada's lending institutions know that the CRF depicts the
professional whose credentials are second to none. They know that a CRF is
committed to the continuous development and enhancement of their expertise.
To locate a CRF member, go to our
search
page
To receive information about why you should choose to use a CRF, contact
designations@reic.com
Interested in becoming a CRF?
The following is a general summary of the requirements for earning the CRF
designation. For complete information, consult the CRF Designation handbook.
Order your copy from
designations@reic.com
or call REIC at 416-695-9000 or 800-542-REIC (7342) (within Canada)
How to become a CRF
To qualify for CRF candidacy, you must:
- Be active in real estate finance
for at least 50% of your working day, which may include the areas of
financial analysis, underwriting and mortgage lending, and
administration
- Meet the administration,
underwriting and/or investment analysis experience requirements per
REIC's definition
- Be a high school graduate or
equivalent
- Be of legal age
If you meet the preliminary
requirements, you are ready to apply for candidacy.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
REIC's industry leading ethics program is the cornerstone of the CRF
designation. In addition to adhering to the REIC Code of Professional
Standards, candidates must successfully complete an REIC ethics course or
equivalent. In addition to completing the ethics component, candidates must
complete a series of core and speciality courses.
CRF training involves:
Core training involves:
CRF CORE COURSES
ETHICS:
Real Estate Law
Approved courses available through Provincial Real Estate Associations,
universities, colleges, or the Appraisal Institute of Canada's Course 1105
Real Estate Valuation
Approved courses available through Provincial Real Estate Associations,
universities, colleges, or the Appraisal Institute of Canada's Course 1101
University/College Elective
Qualifying university and college electives are listed on page ---
CRF SPECIALITY COURSES
Application Process
Applicants must complete a CRF Application and an Experience Credit Form.
Questions with regard to the Experience Credit Form can be answered by an
REIC Chapter Representative or the REIC Admissions Department.
The Chapter Interview
The chapter interview is a mandatory requirement. In most cases, your
interview will be conducted at your place of business. A member of local
chapter will meet with you to verify your experience and eligibility for the
designation.
Following your interview and upon the chapter's written endorsement of your
application, the Admissions Department will confirm, in writing, your
candidacy or membership status.
To retain the CRF designation, members agree to:
- Stay current with annual
national membership fees
- Maintain local REIC chapter
membership
- Meet the REIC mandatory
continuing education requirements
Ready to start?
Send us a message at
designations@reic.com and we will send you the material for review, and then call to guide you
through it. Or, feel free to call us at 416-695-9000 or 800-542-REIC
(7342)(within Canada.)
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