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Debra Killian
October 28, 2019

W-2 Contagion? The “ABC” Test Federalized?

If you followed our mini series on California’s latest law AB5, you know that independent contractor “1099” status just got tougher in CA. AB5 seriously increased the ability for state and federal governments to reclassify workers from independent contractors to “employee”(W-2) status. If this is not a topic you...

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Debra Killian
November 4, 2019

January 2, 2020 Originator 4-4-10

Some content is more easily digested and retained when taken online. It depends on the depth of the content, the experience of the student and the need for reinforcement. You asked for it…we got it! LIVE workshop January 15, 2020; 9:00-5:00 Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast, Stuart,...

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Don DeRespinis
October 27, 2018

Security on Your Computer – It Is More Important Now

Rob Chrisman  <rchrisman@robchrisman.com>  wrote an excellent summary on Cybersecurity for Mortgage Professionals in his blog. Read it at: https://www.robchrisman.com/oct-27-cybersecurity-password-tips-two-factor-authentication-blockchain-legislation-developments/ Don’t let a simple mistake reveal all of your information and the information of others.

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Debra Killian
August 17, 2023

CFPB Issues Fines for Favors: Mortgage and Real Estate Firms Handed $1.95M Penalty for RESPA Violations

In a startling turn of events, two major players in the mortgage and real estate industry have been dealt a hefty blow with fines totaling a staggering $1.95 million. The penalties come as a result of their failure to comply with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), a...

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Debra Killian
May 6, 2020

Did He Just Suggest We Open Up The SAFE Act?

Why the two tier system anyway? Do consumers realize the difference? For the sake of full disclosure, my business is education. I am a mortgage educator. I write, record and instruct courses for depository and non-depository originators alike. Their job is the same! One could reasonably argue that I...

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Debra Killian
February 27, 2020

NMLS Late C.E. Happy Leap Year!

If you really, really procrastinated taking 2019 CE be glad this is a leap year! Last fall the NMLS published a Notice on 2020 Late CE Course Catalog. The notice included rules in an overview, which if you are licensed MLO, you already know, right? But…since there are two...

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Don DeRespinis
March 3, 2021

Real Estate Update March 2021

Don’t Try to Outsmart the Markets Getting ready to refinance your mortgage but waiting for rates to fall just one more time? Is that extra 1/8th percent ready to drop? Some consumers begin to follow economic news and perform no shortage of due diligence trying to pick the perfect...

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Don DeRespinis
April 15, 2019

Waiting Until 70 For Social Security Benefits may not make sense and here is why.

Waiting Until 70 For Social Security Benefits may not make sense and here is why.

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Debra Killian
September 24, 2019

What Happens at Conferences…Should Come Home with You!

Years ago, a local competitor asked me, “Why do you attend all these mortgage conferences? What a waste of time.” I responded “because that’s where Professionals learn.” Several years later one of his originators had their license revoked for copying and pasting signatures! Not all associations or conferences make...

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Debra Killian
November 26, 2018

Will You Be Ready for Transitional MLOS?

November 24, 2019 – That’s not a typo, yes, it’s one year away! Did you know federal law mandates states implement “transitional licensing authority” by November 24, 2019?  If you manage originators in a depository, have you considered if this will impact you and if so how?  How about...

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8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Federal CE 2018 – November 2018

Deb was great in presenting the true nature of the course piece by piece and helped with her many years of experience outline some of the more critical areas of the industry and expectations. The course was excellent because the provider was an experienced mortgage veteran for many years and understands how to present the material to make sure the key points as well as the main facts of the true nature of the job are outlined while instilling the required knowledge of the federal laws and guidelines mandated in the industry.