HMDA Fair Lending and ECOA Compliance
HMDA, Fair Lending and ECOA Compliance provides a connection between current fair lending laws. Beginning with the historical context, the course traces the progression of these laws, highlighting key legislative milestones such as the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the establishment of the ECOA. Participants will gain insights into how these laws have evolved in response to changing societal needs and emerging challenges in the credit industry. The course emphasizes the practical …
Overview
HMDA, Fair Lending and ECOA Compliance provides a connection between current fair lending laws. Beginning with the historical context, the course traces the progression of these laws, highlighting key legislative milestones such as the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the establishment of the ECOA. Participants will gain insights into how these laws have evolved in response to changing societal needs and emerging challenges in the credit industry. The course emphasizes the practical application of these laws in today’s lending environment, providing participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to ensure compliance and promote ethical lending practices. By understanding the historical progression of fair lending laws, participants will be better equipped to anticipate and adapt to future regulatory changes and trends in the industry.
Curriculum
Instructor
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.
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