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Designations
Benefits of hiring a CRU
A lot is at stake when you choose your professional mortgage broker. How can you be sure that you are getting the very best quality there is?
If you have retained the services of a professional Certified Residential Underwriter, a CRU, you can be confident that you have selected a professional with extensive experience in all aspects of residential mortgage underwriting and an ongoing commitment to the highest ethical standards in the Canadian real estate industry today.
CRU: A STEP ABOVE THE REST
The CRU is the top designation for Canadian real estate professionals specializing in residential underwriting.
The CRU is a mark of excellence earned by a very few; the top residential mortgage underwriters who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the highest standards of education, experience and ethical conduct in the real estate industry.
Awarded by the Real Estate Institute of Canada, a CRU designation assures you that you are dealing with a seasoned underwriting professional who is committed to providing you with the very best service.
Whether you are dealing with lenders, insurers or individuals seeking a mortgage specialist, rigorous specialized training gives CRU members an edge that will help you maximize the short and long-term value of your investment.
When you choose a mortgage broker with a CRU, you are choosing an industry leader who:
- has at least three years of dedicated experience in residential mortgage underwriting
- knows the mortgage process and industry inside and out
- has substantial mortgage underwriting skills
- abides by a stringent code of professional conduct
- is committed to continuing professional education
With a CRU, you've made the right choice!
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Your CRU is dedicated;
Becoming a CRU is not easy. It is a demanding process during which real estate professionals may pass through a candidacy period of up to five years.
Your CRU is experienced;
CRU members must have a minimum of three years experience as a mortgage officer or mortgage broker.
Your CRU is knowledgeable;
CRU members have completed a number of real estate courses. These include Ethics and Business Practice, Mortgage Lending for Residential Housing, Property Risk Assessment, Credit & Electronic Underwriting, as well as Legal Issue in Real Estate Finance.
Your CRU is a reputable, active member of the real estate community;
CRU members have gained the endorsement of and are affiliated with their local REIC Chapter, and abide by the Institute's stringent code of ethics.
Your CRU is committed;
To maintain their designation, CRU members must remain in good standing with their local REIC Chapter and REIC National, and abide by the REIC Code of Professional Standards (PDF, 71KB). They are also encouraged to participate in the Institute's continuing education program.
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
The CRU designation is awarded by the Real Estate Institute of Canada. The Real Estate Institute of Canada exists to advance opportunities for persons involved in real estate. REIC pursues this mission through:
- Providing lifelong learning
- Maintaining a relevant resource centre
- Awarding professional designations
- Creating networking opportunities
- Representing and promoting the real estate industry and profession
Remember: Experience, Education, Ethics and Lifelong Learning
Your CRU has what it takes.
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