Recognize characteristics of underwriting and identify federal lending laws.

Identify goals for federal loan programs and factors in determining FICO scores.

Recognize some of the many regulations and lending laws.

Identify the sources, classifications and types of mortgages.

Recognize the factors to be considered in investment decisions, including valuation methods and the risk-return tradeoffs.

Recognize the main categories of commercial finance.

Identify benefits from factoring and leasing.

Identify investment criteria for venture capital firms.