Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®)

The qualification comprises seven mandatory units that are studied and assessed in three modules as follows:

Module 1

• Unit 1 - Introduction to Financial Services Environment and Products
• Unit 2 - UK Financial Services and Regulation

  Module 2

• Unit 3 - Mortgage Law, Policy, Practice and Markets
• Unit 4 - Mortgage Applications
• Unit 5 - Mortgage Payment Methods and Products
• Unit 6 - Mortgage Arrears and Post Completion Issues Module 3
• Unit 7 - Assessment of Mortgage Advice and Knowledge

There are no specified entry requirements. However, individuals need to be satisfied of their ability to study in English at Level 3.

Module 1 is assessed as one two hour exam. ITFS and UKFS each comprise a one hour objective test with 50 multiple-choice questions each.

Module 2 is assessed as one two hour exam. MLPP, MAPP, MPMP and MAPC each comprise a 30 minute objective test with 25 multiple-choice questions.

ASSM (Module 3) comprises a 2 hour objective test with 6 case studies each with 10 multiple-choice questions

The Institute of Financial Services offers CeMAP holders a higher level Diploma in Mortgage Advice and Practice (DipMAP) and existing mortgage advisers certificates in Regulated Equity Release (CeRER), Regulated Complaints Handling (CeRCH) and Regulated General Insurance (CeRGI).