Not just another certification, CDLP® equips you with a dual-capacity business model that combines fee-based divorce consulting with mortgage origination, giving you a seat at the table long before financing is even discussed.
Divorce mortgage planning isn’t another set of letters after your name. It’s a business growth strategy in one of the largest and most overlooked markets in housing finance.
Every year, more than 1.4 million divorcing households face housing decisions , a market equal in size to 35% of all existing home sales. Yet fewer than 1% of mortgage professionals are positioned to serve them. CDLP® gives you the knowledge, credibility, and Hybrid Business Model to build lasting referral pipelines with attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals.
CDLP® Certification isn’t about memorizing guidelines. It’s about breaking into an untapped market, building durable referral partnerships, and creating a pipeline that doesn’t rise and fall with interest rates.
Through the CDLP® Business Program, you gain the knowledge, credibility, and platform to open doors with attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals, the partners most loan officers never reach.
CDLPs are not “divorce-friendly lenders.” A CDLP® is recognized as a Certified Housing Strategist, trained to integrate mortgage planning into the legal and financial framework of divorce. The result is compliance-aligned strategies that protect families, stabilize settlements, and set you apart as the go-to expert.
This isn’t just education. It’s elevation.
"This is by far the most rewarding and valuable mortgage education I have done since entering the mortgage business over 26 years ago!"
Karla Kyte, CDLP® - Colorado
Don, this is truly impressive. I love that this is not just a quick and dirty “here’s the loan you can get” and leave the client to make their own analysis. This is pretty good stuff. Again, this is why I try to send all my clients to you.
Regards, Min - Attorney at Law - Florida
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“CDLP® changed my practice. 6 attorneys now call me regularly.”
Carol Zink-Mailloux, CDLP® - New Hampshire
These short videos reveal why divorce housing is one of the most overlooked markets in mortgage and real estate — and how the CDLP® Certification positions you with the strategies, business model, and opportunities to lead it.
With the CDLP® Hybrid Business Model, you’re positioned to do more than originate loans. You can offer strategic divorce consulting through a compliant framework managed by the Divorce Lending Association. This lets you deliver high-value guidance before financing is even discussed, then transition into origination with clarity and integrity.
Strategic Market Entry – Build referral pipelines with attorneys and mediators who need housing expertise.
Pipeline Expansion – Every divorce creates one or more transactions; attorneys handle dozens each year.
Loyal Referral Partners – Divorce professionals stay loyal to the experts who help them win cases.
Authority & Differentiation – Stand out as the divorce housing expert in your market.
Dual Revenue Model – Origination plus fee-based consulting on equity buyouts, settlements, and planning.
"I can say unequivocally that earning the CDLP® designation is the "gold standard" in Divorce Mortgage Planning."
Don Moll, CDLP® - Florida
The CDLP® Hybrid Model goes beyond education; it equips you with the credentials, tools, and business structure to serve divorcing clients and become the go-to strategist for attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals.
Investment:
CDLP® Certification: $2,495 — earn your credential and master divorce mortgage planning strategies.
Core Membership: $229/month — unlock ongoing business development, attorney-ready resources, and marketing support that keep your practice growing long after certification.
🚨 Don’t miss our next Live-Virtual FastTrack Training, October 13–17; a 5-day interactive program to complete your certification in just one week.
Certification gives you the credentials. CORE Membership gives you the business.
Together, they give you the future you’re building.
Choose Your Learning Path: Self-Paced or FastTrack Live Virtual - See Below
With CDLP®, I can confidently show attorneys how I add value to their practice while better serving divorcing clients. It’s one of the best programs in the mortgage industry.
Ken Venick, CDLP® - Maryland
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Learn Your Way
Choose the path that fits your schedule and learning style:
Each path includes full access to the CDLP® curriculum, certification exam, and ongoing support.
Option One: Self-Paced eLearning
Learn on your own time, at your own pace.
Ideal for busy professionals seeking flexibility and independence.
Option Two: FastTrack CDLP® Certification - Live with Jody Bruns
Accelerate Your Certification with Expert-Guided Instruction — In Just One Week.
Become a Certified Divorce Lending Professional® in just one week with our most interactive training experience.
The FastTrack Live Virtual Training is a 5-day intensive program designed for motivated mortgage professionals who want to dive deep, earn their certification quickly, and immediately apply divorce mortgage planning strategies in their business.
What to Expect
4 hours a day, for 5 days — delivered live via Zoom with Jody Bruns, creator of the CDLP® Certification.
Interactive Training — real-time instruction, Q&A, and case studies so you can apply what you’re learning on the spot.
Accelerated Certification — covers the complete curriculum in a focused, engaging format that keeps you accountable.
Business Development Edge — learn how to position yourself as the go-to resource for attorneys, mediators, and financial experts in your market.
Why Choose FastTrack?
Unlike self-paced learning, FastTrack keeps you on schedule and connected with peers while giving you direct access to Jody’s expertise. In just one week, you’ll walk away with your CDLP® Certification and the business strategies to put it to work right away.
👉 Seats are limited. Reserve your spot now and complete your CDLP® Certification in one week!
The CDLP® Certification is more than technical training. It equips you with advanced, multidisciplinary skills to serve divorcing clients with strategic insight, legal fluency, and financial clarity.
You’ll graduate with the tools, language, and confidence to collaborate with attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors and to guide clients through one of the most complex financial transitions of their lives.
1. Divorce & Mortgage Planning Fundamentals
2. Legal Insights That Matter
3. Financial & Tax Considerations
4. Advanced Mortgage Strategies for Divorce
5. Client Communication & Negotiation
6. Ethical & Professional Standards
7. Marketing & Business Development
8. Case Studies & Real-World Applications
As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, you’re not limited to waiting on closings; you have two paths to success:
Traditional Origination: Earn commission by delivering expert mortgage solutions to divorcing homeowners.
Hybrid Business Model: Our proprietary, compliance-approved system that combines origination with fee-based consulting so you get paid for your expertise earlier, build authority, and expand your income.
Why the Hybrid Model?
Earn fees up front, not just after a loan closes
Deliver consulting services to attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals
Diversify income beyond the pipeline
Position yourself as the strategist, not just the loan officer
Strategy Over Sales
Loan officers sell rates. CDLP®s solve problems. With the Hybrid Model, you:
Get involved early in the divorce process
Provide deliverables that attorneys rely on
Build a recession-resistant business rooted in strategy and trust
More Than a Model, A Platform
The Divorce Lending Association provides everything you need:
Consulting frameworks and engagement agreements
Professional deliverables for attorneys and mediators
Referral development systems
Ongoing coaching and compliance support
The Result
CDLP®s using the Hybrid Model consistently:
Gain higher-quality legal referrals
Earn a more stable, diversified income
Stand out in a crowded mortgage market
It’s more than compliant. It’s proven.
If you’re ready to stop waiting on closings and start earning what your expertise is worth, the Hybrid Model is your next step.
Certification is just the first step; implementation is where your business begins.
✔ Full CDLP® Certification
Become a Certified Divorce Lending Professional® trained in the legal, financial, and real property dynamics of divorce. This comprehensive certification prepares you to deliver strategic insight during property division, support settlement negotiations, and collaborate effectively with attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals.
✔ Core Membership & Business Infrastructure
Weekly Coaching, CRM integration, branded newsletters, presentations approved for CE, CLE, CME, and CJE credit, automated social media, professional directory listing, and a vault of high-converting marketing assets and more!
✔ CDLP® Hybrid Business Model
Operate as both a strategic consultant and a mortgage originator. The Divorce Lending Association fully manages all consultation requests, engagement letters, disclosures, and payment processing, allowing you to focus on client strategy while maintaining compliance. CDLPs retain 95% of all consulting revenue.
✔ Done-for-You Assets & Professional Outreach Resources
Access presentations, case studies, professional communication templates, and strategic materials designed to support meaningful collaboration with family law professionals.
✔ Live Coaching & Peer Masterminds
Participate in weekly coaching sessions, expert discussions, and community collaboration to elevate your expertise and expand your market reach.
✔ Path to Advanced Support — Platinum Upgrade Available
For those ready to take their business to the next level, the Platinum Membership offers small group coaching, lead opportunities, and specialized business development strategies. Upgrade available post-certification.
Most 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
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.
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