Earn the designation. Activate the platform. Operate at a higher level.
Turn specialized divorce mortgage knowledge into positioning and partnerships while building a referable, divorce-focused practice that goes far beyond loan origination.
That’s not what this is about.
Any licensed mortgage professional can originate a refinance or purchase for someone going through a divorce. But that is not Divorce Mortgage Planning. It is structured knowledge used for business development.
When you understand how family law, financial & tax planning, real property, and mortgage underwriting intersect, you don’t wait for the loan referral. You become a member of the professional divorce team and get involved early.
That positioning opens doors. And doors create business.
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Join our live monthly webinar — The Divorce Market Advantage: How CDLP® Certification Sets You Apart.
This 45-minute session illustrates how mortgage professionals can actively participate in the divorce process, build high-trust referral pipelines, and apply strategic Divorce Mortgage Planning to grow a resilient practice.
Learn why sustainability matters, how to stand out in the divorce market, and how CDLP® certification equips you to become a trusted advisor — not just a loan officer.
The CDLP® pathway is intentionally structured. Each step builds upon the last — from qualification, to operational activation, to authority expansion. Explore the three components below.
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The CDLP® is a governed professional credential for mortgage professionals operating within the legal and financial complexities of divorce. It represents structured education, demonstrated competency, and alignment with the national standards established by the Divorce Lending Association.
Certification Framework
The CDLP® curriculum is built around five strategic pillars:
Each module is designed to align mortgage qualification realities with legal settlement outcomes.
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Qualification & Recognition
Certification establishes qualification. CORE activates your operational authority. This platform provides the infrastructure, governance, and strategic systems required to implement Divorce Mortgage Planning at a professional level.
Operational Infrastructure
These tools allow you to deliver structured, settlement-aligned strategy — not transactional loan quotes.
Business Development Framework
This framework supports consistent visibility and professional positioning within the divorce ecosystem.
Governance & Consulting Channel
CORE is not a passive membership.
It is the operating platform that sustains your designation and professional standing.
Platinum is designed for CDLP® professionals building visible authority and measurable regional or national influence. This tier provides higher-level strategic positioning and accelerated business development.
Advanced Strategic Development
Platinum members move beyond participation into deliberate market leadership.
Partner & Growth Acceleration
These initiatives are designed to open doors within attorney, mediator, and professional networks.
Lead & Opportunity Access
Platinum aligns you with initiatives that increase visibility and professional influence.
Upgrade available after certification.
Every enrollment includes the CDLP® Certification plus CORE Platform access option - providing the credential, governance, and operational infrastructure to implement Divorce Mortgage Planning Professionally.
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Best for mortgage professionals who want to secure the CDLP® designation and foundational expertise today, with the flexibility to activate the CORE platform when ready to scale into a full Hybrid model.
Best for professionals who want the full CDLP® credential and the operational infrastructure to implement Divorce Mortgage Planning immediately within a structured, supported platform.
Best for professionals ready to fully integrate the CDLP® credential and CORE platform from day one with a structured monthly commitment.
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All CDLP® professionals engage early in the divorce process and deliver a structured mortgage strategy aligned with legal settlement outcomes. Early engagement and solutions design are not optional - they define the CDLP® standard.
What differs is how you choose to generate revenue from that expertise: commission-based, fee-based, or a hybrid of both.
Elevate your career with the Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) certification. Achieve next-level professionalism while unlocking new business and income opportunities in divorce mortgage planning.
Register TodayMost divorce designations stop at minimal education, leaving you with a certificate but no clear path to building a sustainable business. The CDLP® Business Program is different.
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With CDLP®, you gain not only a certification but also the structure and support to build a lasting, impactful practice.
"I’ve completed four different divorce mortgage and real estate programs, and the CDLP® Certification is by far the most thorough and comprehensive training available for mortgage originators."
Jason Gordon, CDLP®, CDRE®, CDS, RCS-D
