Course overview
The FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking is an entry-level qualification for people looking to start a career in the Australian mortgage and finance broking industry.
This nationally recognised mortgage broker course is also suitable for people already working in financial services who want to gain formal qualifications.
Study online at your own pace with Real Estate Academy Australia (REAA). Our flexible learning platform allows you to complete your training around your work and personal commitments.
What Will You Learn?
The FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking includes 12 units of competency covering essential knowledge and practical skills for the mortgage broking industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn about:
- The mortgage application and loan process
- Australian financial services regulations
- Mortgage broking practices and client relationships
- Best interests duty obligations
- Responsible lending and compliance requirements
You’ll develop the knowledge needed to understand mortgage products, assist clients and work within Australia’s regulated finance industry.
How Does the Online Mortgage Broker Course Work?
You can complete your mortgage broker training online from anywhere in Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and Northern Territory.
Each unit includes learning resources and assessment activities designed to help you demonstrate your knowledge and practical skills.
Assessments may include written questions, practical activities and role plays.
To successfully complete the qualification, you must achieve a satisfactory result in all 12 units of competency.
You’ll also have access to REAA’s online learning portal, where you can contact trainers for assistance with course content and assessments.
Why Choose REAA for Your Mortgage Broker Course?
REAA specialises in flexible online training for the real estate and finance industries.
With our FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking course, you can:
- Study online: Access learning materials through our online student portal.
- Learn at your own pace: Work through your course around your existing commitments.
- Access trainer support: Contact trainers when you need assistance.
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification: Complete the required units of competency for FNS40821.
- Prepare for a mortgage broking career: Develop industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills.
Whether you’re entering the mortgage broking industry or formalising your existing experience, REAA offers a flexible pathway towards your qualification.
Before you Enrol…
To complete REAA’s mortgage and finance broking course, you will need:
- a laptop or desktop (Mac or Windows computers are both compatible) (Windows 8 or above)
- the latest version of Adobe Reader (currently Adobe Reader DC) and Microsoft Office Suite
- internet access so you can finish the assessments via the online learning platform (Google chrome browser is recommended)
- video recording device (eg – phone, webcam, video camera)
Once you enrol into the course with REAA, you will receive a confirmation, receipt and also an email with your login details (keep an eye on your spam folder just in case). If you still have questions or need further information, please contact REAA via live chat or email info@reaa.com.au
Note: ALL students are required to obtain a UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI). Your qualification cannot be issued if you have not provided us with your USI. For more information, or to apply for your USI, visit www.usi.gov.au.
After you Enrol…
REAA recommends an average of 8-10 hours to complete each unit of competency (12 in total) delivered in the course. Please note, these hours are based on REAA’s past course completions and this time will vary from student to student. The course consists of practical skills assessment tasks, knowledge questions and video role plays. You have 6 months from enrolment to complete the entire certificate 4 in finance and mortgage broking course.
The Certificate IV Finance and Mortgage Broking is the educational requirement to work in the Finance and Mortgage Broking industry. Our online course is ideal for those looking to enter the industry and also for those currently working in the industry and looking to gain their formal mortgage broker licence.
Upon the successful completion of your assessments, they will be marked by REAA’s assessing team. Standard grading times are 10 business days from completion of your course. Once deemed ‘Satisfactory’ in all units you will receive your qualification.
