California Escrow Association Courses:
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
| Course Title | Level | Credits |
| Agency Status of Escrow Holder This course describes the features of a valid, enforceable escrow and the roles of both general and limited escrow agents in an escrow transaction. |
Level 1 | 0.5 CEU |
| All-Inclusive Trust Deeds and Land Contracts This course discusses the features of All-Inclusive Trust Deeds and Land Contracts, defining their differences and the advantages and disadvantages of each for both parties involved in a transaction. |
Level 2 | 2.0 CEU |
| California Franchise Tax Board Withholding This course defines and explains the concept of real estate withholding, including the background of the laws and their application |
Update | 0.5 CEU |
| Construction Loans, Mechanic Liens and Notices of Completion This course describes loan policies and packages relevant to construction transactions. It also details the nature and prosecution of mechanic liens and the requirements for a notice of completion. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |
| Mortgages This course compares and contrasts Mortgages and Deeds of Trust and identifies specifically the various terms and concepts that differentiate them. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |
| Notes and Deeds of Trust This course describes the required components of Notes and Deeds of Trust and details the differences between the two. It also cites the relevant Business, Professional, and Civil Codes associated with each. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |
| Partnerships This course addresses both general and limited partnerships and provides details on the formation and naming of a limited partnership as well as the rights and liabilities of the parties involved. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |
| Proration and Adjustments This course is designed to present the definitions of and differences between prorations and adjustments, including discussions of the situations to which each applies. It also identifies the appropriate procedures used for each situation and details the mechanics of the proration and adjustment process. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |
| Short Sales This course explains what short sales are and why lenders agree to them and covers in detail the documentation and escrow steps required for conducting and processing short sales. |
Level 2 | 1.0 CEU |
| Understanding Usury Laws This course provides details on the origins and background of usury laws, and includes information on the types of usury laws that exist and the consequences associated with them. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |
| Vesting in Trust, Individuals and Estate This course provides information on the different types of vesting, and the unique features, terms, and specifications associated with each. |
Update | 1.0 CEU |