Training

Arch MI trains mortgage professionals to compete in today’s fast-paced lending environment.

Course Offerings and Webinars

Explore our convenient options and choose the mix that works for you.

Training Videos and Podcasts

Check out our wide-ranging selection of topics and speakers.

Training Resources

Get the tools, forms and other materials you need for training with us.

Homebuyer Education

If your member’s loan program requires prepurchase homebuyer education, Arch MI offers quick access to approved courses for HomeReady or Home Possible loans, plus landlord certification.

View our Homebuyer Education options

Meet Our Trainers

Blaine Rada, CSP

Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer

Blaine Rada, Arch MI’s Senior National Trainer and Instructional Designer, hosts our Insights podcasts. A 30-year industry veteran, Blaine focuses each episode on strategies for differentiating yourself from the competition and building success as a mortgage professional.

Recently, Blaine reclaimed the title of America’s Greatest Thinker by winning 2022’s Great American Think-Off debate series — repeating his 2005 win. He’s published an inspirational book on his 500-mile hike of Spain’s Camino de Santiago and holds the National Speakers Association’s highest designation, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).


Stephanie M. Clark, AMP

Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer

Stephanie is an engaging mortgage and training expert who always hits the mark when delivering mortgage training focused on customer business needs. She oversees course design, curriculum development, documentation standards and the facilitation of remote and classroom training for Arch MI customers.

Before joining Arch MI, Stephanie was responsible for building and facilitating the operations curriculum for a large national financial services company. Stephanie has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including positions in operations and underwriting.


Diana Swift

Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer

Diana is a knowledgeable and experienced Arch MI Training team member, responsible for conducting the company’s live and recorded webinars. These include loan processing, personal and business tax returns, appraisals and mortgage fraud.

Diana has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including roles in underwriting and operations. She was previously a trainer with CMG Mortgage Insurance Company and an underwriter with PMI Mortgage Insurance Co.


Yolanda Magnani

National Training Manager

Yolanda leads Arch MI’s Training team and determines the program’s curriculum and content. Committed to creating a training experience that exceeds customer expectations and sets the standard for the industry, she focuses on developing and delivering current, high-quality learning supported by easy technology that maximizes convenience and accessibility.

Prior to becoming National Training Manager, Yolanda held the position of Technology Product Manager at both Arch MI and PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., where she supervised the development and implementation of solutions for mortgage insurance originations and rate quotes. Yolanda has 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including mortgage quality and risk, reporting and analytics, origination and servicing.

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