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Accreditation and CLE Rules for Hawaii
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a provider of accredited CLE courses throughout the United States. The Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education ("HSBCLE") will accept all credits earned from United CLE through reciprocity.
Hawaii attorneys must take 3 CLE credits per year. Every third year, at least 1 of the 3 credit hours must be in Ethics.
The compliance cycle is from Jan 1st through Dec 31st. Hawaii attorney annual registration must be completed and submitted by December 31st each year.
Hawaii attorneys can earn all 3 CLE credit hours with us including 1 credit of Ethics with our prerecorded programs using our Online & iOS/Android App courses.
Attorneys may carry over 3 credits into the next reporting period. Ethics credits cannot be carried over.
Hawaii State Bar Association
Alakea Corporate Tower
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(t) 808-537-1868
(f) 808-521-7936 http://hsba.org/
The Mortgage Contingency Clause and Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a provider of accredited CLE courses throughout the United States. The Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education ("HSBCLE") will accept all credits earned from United CLE through reciprocity.
To view our full accreditation details please .
Total Credits
1.75
Including 0.75 Ethics
$65
All Courses Available iOS/Android Web
About This Course
Real estate deals are notorious for falling through. Whether commercial or residential, there are countless contingencies for buyers and sellers to be aware of. This CLE course will review, in detail, potential pitfalls such as environmental issues, lack of certificate of occupancy, failed mortgage applications and contractual issues that can delay or even nullify an agreement.
Topics include:
May the Buyer Apply to a Mortgage Broker?
How Soon Does the Buyer Need to Apply?
What if the Buyer Obtains a Commitment in a Different Amount than Provided in the Contract?
Conditional Commitments: Do they satisfy the contract?
Commitments Given, then Revoked by Lender
Ethical Issues Regarding the Mortgage Commitment Contingency Clause
Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts: Duty to Communicate, Retainers, Dealing with Opposing Counsel, and Truthfulness