The purpose of this Mortgagee Letter is to announce that the Department’s on-line, web-based training application, EClass, is now available. The EClass System will provide additional training on FHA’s Loss Mitigation Programs, including FHA’s Home Affordable Modification Program (FHA-HAMP), as well as continuing education on issues that have generated the most industry questions and requests for further training. It is our expectation that servicers will fully utilize the training to ensure that they are well-informed of FHA’s Loss Mitigation policies and procedures.

EClass Participants
The EClass System is designed to provide a web-based training to HUD-Approved Servicers, HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies, Non-Profit Housing Counseling Agencies, and HUD Staff. 

EClass Components

The System is designed to allow participants to progress through each of the twelve (12) modules and/or “pick and choose” a module for which they may need a refresher.  The twelve (12) Modules are:

1)      Early Delinquency Servicing Activities
2)      HUD’s Loss Mitigation Program Overview
3)      Special Forbearance Option
4)      Loan Modification Option
5)      Partial Claim Option
6)      FHA’s Home Affordable Modification Option
7)      Pre-foreclosure Sale Program
8)      Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure
9)      Extension of Time Requests and Variances
10)    Single Family Default Monitoring System
11)    HUD’s Tier Ranking System
12)    Property Condition and Re-Conveyance Appeal Process 

Please note the EClass System also includes a module specifically addressing FHA’s Home Affordable Program (FHA-HAMP): FHA’s Home Affordable Modification Loss Mitigation Option.The System tracks progress of trainees, scores tests online, and creates and prints Certificates of Completion.  The System also allows trainees to register for instructor-led classroom training.

How to Access the EClass System 
EClass is a web-based application that operates from a Web Application Server and is accessible through the internet using a standard web browser.  Some features of the system require that users have Acrobat Reader and Flash Player 7 plug-in installed on their computer.  The web-based application may be accessed at the following address:  https://eclass.hud-nsctraining.com.
During the registration process, HUD-Approved Servicers are required to enter their Mortgagee ID Number and HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies are required to enter their Tax ID Number. HUD staff’s email addresses will grant them access.  All other trainees are required to go through a screening process and will be notified by NSC if they are approved to proceed through the training modules. 
Please note for technical support concerning the EClass System, you will be emailing HUD’s contractor at support_eclass@hud-nsctraining.com.  Please be sure to copy these types of emails to NSC at eclass@hud.gov as well.


Questions regarding this Mortgagee Letter should be directed to our National Servicing Center Customer Service at (888) 297-8685. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via TDD/TTY by calling 1-877-TDD-2HUD (1-877-833-2483). To view the Mortgagee Letter in its entirety, please click here.

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