Anti-Money Laundering Basic Training*

Overview

This program provides individuals and mortgage lenders the required education which fulfills their responsibilities to actively manage an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program as required by the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its implementing regulations and FINRA Rule 3310 (AML Compliance Program).

It is designed and managed by a Certified Public Accountant and NMLS Approved Provider License 1405047

The education requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act is detailed out in the law.

This program provides the training on the baseline AML template recommended by FINRA as best applied to small firms operating as a mortgage lender or broker.

It also provides independent completion certificate verification.

This program validates that you have been trained as required by law.

We use pre-recorded, NMLS approved, CE content for our training. This provides additional assurance that the education is strictly the content without any commercial sponsorship.

This program provides you, the individual licensee, with knowledge that you have met your requirement for AML education.

The Course fee pays for this course only to meet the annual requirement.

The BSA-AML course was last updated in November 2023.

Curriculum

Instructor

Debra Killian

Debra Killian, a seasoned Mortgage Loan Originator, Course Developer, and Instructor combines her extensive 35-year background in residential mortgages, real estate, banking, and accounting to excel in the mortgage industry. An alumnus of Western Connecticut State University with a B.B.A. in Accounting,

Debra has been a transformative figure in residential mortgages since 1994, overseeing and managing over $1 billion in real estate loans. Her unique educational and professional journey has positioned her as a dynamic and effective trainer in the mortgage and real estate sectors, offering tailored courses that use mortgage competencies in building long-term relationships with customers and real estate professionals.

A trailblazer in mortgage education, Debra co-authored pivotal NMLS-approved courses, including the 20-hour Pre-licensing SAFE Act course in 2010 and The Mortgage Professional for the same curriculum in 2011. Her contributions continued with co-authoring the MBA's School of Loan Origination and mortgage and real estate continuing education classes.
Debra relentlessly pursues the latest industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring her courses, both new and existing, are continuously updated and aligned with current standards and practices.

Debra's leadership extends beyond her immediate professional sphere, evidenced by her past roles in the CT Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Association of Mortgage Professionals (NAMB) and various real estate associations.

A sought-after speaker, Debra lends her expertise to various professional groups and is dedicated to developing and delivering custom courses, reflecting her passion for education and industry advancement.

She and her husband Donald DeRespinis, own Charter Oak Systems, LLC which operates Cloes.online, and online education provider for pre-licensing courses required by the Secure and Fair Enforcement ACT (SAFE) Her passion is providing mortgage loan originators competency based training and professional development courses to all elevate mortgage loan originators. In addition to NMLS required courses, Debra and Don provide an array of compliance training to help companies comply with federal and state laws.