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CeMAP stands for The Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice. This is the degree given by the Institute of Financial Services (IFS).The requirements set by the Financial Services Skill Council is met by this examination. This is also accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). After the level three examination it is also incorporated into the National Qualifications Framework. The most important thing is that is accepted by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). All this goes to show how important this examination is and there are a number of people seeking to appear for it.

The training for CeMap 1,2 and 3 are conducted in many parts of London. The training is free. There are fast track courses, intensive training courses and online training. You can choose between full time, part time and home study courses.

CeMap Module 1 is the study of ‘UK regulations’.
      This is divided into two units. It gives all the information about UK regulations and is supposed to be the toughest of the three modules. It consists of 100 multiple choice questions lasting for two hours.

CeMap Module 2 is the study of ‘Mortgages’.
      This is divided into four units – law, practice, policy and markets and application. Payment methods and products and post completion issues are taught. This requires a thorough understanding of all the rules and regulations which can be applied in the third module case studies. The examination consists of 100 multiple choice questions. There are 25 questions in each category.

CeMap Module 3 is the study of ‘An assessment of mortgage advice knowledge’.
      This module needs the application of all mortgage solutions that are studied in modules one and two. In this module the consumer’s needs should be understood and apt mortgage solutions given. So this shows whether the person has understood the UK finance industry, the different mortgage solutions available and the advice process that has to be followed. This is a two hour examination that has six case studies and is made up of 60 questions.

The examination can be taken anywhere in UK. The minimum for passing this examination is 70% in each of the three modules. If a student obtains below 70%, he has to sit again for the examination - only the unit and not the whole module. Merit for this examination is 80% and Distinction is 90%.

Care should be taken while choosing the training program. The program should have experienced staff who teach well, make the classes interesting and answer all the questions that the students have. There should be a personal touch and you should be able to contact the instructors whenever necessary. The training program should be interactive and there should be mock examinations to train you to take the CeMAP examination confidently. Many training programs just give a revision and this is not helpful for all the candidates. So, it is necessary to do a research and find out the best training program.

The person interested in getting this certificate need not have any previous qualification, except the interest in becoming mortgage broker. The person should be above 16 years of age and there is no upper limit for the age. It is necessary to undergo the training program, passing the examination and then gaining experience. A trained mortgage broker earns 25,000 pounds to 150,000 pounds per annum. It is necessary to have the certification because of the increased regulations in the market. This entails that a mortgage broker has the essential qualifications to perform his duties correctly.

There is a great deal of expansion in the market with brokers engaged in direct sales and through websites. The mortgage broker needs to give personalized service which has to be very experienced, objective and thoroughly professional.

There are many training centers that offer free CeMAP training programs in London. Care should be taken in finding out about the centers and the faculty, the method of teaching and the mock examinations conducted, before joining the course.