The 3 Biggest CeMAP Myths (And What You Should Actually Know)

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a mortgage adviser, you’ve probably heard a few things about the CeMAP exams.

Some true, some… not so much.

So let’s clear the air 👇

💬 Myth 1: You need a background in finance to pass.

Truth: You don’t need to have worked in a bank or have a finance degree. Most of my students are career changers—from teachers to retail managers, to full-time mums returning to work. You can learn this from scratch. You just need a good structure and the right support.

💬 Myth 2: You can only study through a classroom or fast-track course.

Truth: Not true at all. Thousands of students pass their CeMAP exams using the official LIBF textbook alone. If you’ve got discipline, focus, and a good note-taking strategy, it’s totally doable.

In fact, some of the most committed learners I’ve worked with started with the textbook—and some even passed first time.

BUT here’s the thing… the textbook isn’t easy. It’s dense. It’s dry. And let’s be honest, it doesn’t always explain things in the clearest way.

That’s why so many students use support tools like my podcast, downloadable freebies, and the free version of my e-learning platform to help break things down and give structure to their revision. You don’t have to buy a course—but having some kind of support can be the difference between giving up and passing.

Want to give it a go solo? Amazing. Just don’t do it in isolation.

💬 Myth 3: CeMAP exams are mostly maths.

Truth: Less than around 10% of questions are calculations. The real challenge is knowing how to APPLY your knowledge to real-life client scenarios. This is where the case study-style CeMAP 3 can trip people up—unless you're taught the right strategy. (Good news: I’ve got a free training session on this very thing in the free E-Learning access).

CeMAP doesn’t have to be overwhelming. And it definitely doesn’t have to feel like you’re figuring it out alone.

🎓 Want to see how I help students pass faster (and with fewer tears)?

Start with the free trial of my e-learning platform: Try it here: https://learning.futureinfinance.co.uk/collections