Money laundering is a huge problem for financial institutions and monitoring compliance and reporting is a challenge. As I read through FinCEN’s recent announcement, it became clear…the law is not really clear! Because real estate transactions are large in dollars, they are one of the easiest places to “clean...
A majority of the students appreciated hearing some new content from a peer who was experiencing the same issues as them and in the same business environment.
The mortgage origination field can seem quite appealing, offering the potential for high earnings, autonomy, and the satisfaction of assisting others with their home financing. However, this allure often leads to unrealistic expectations and, ultimately, disillusionment and failure. True success in the mortgage industry requires setting realistic goals and...
With low rates and refinances slowing down turn times in the middle of the summer selling season, changes may be coming that are most likely not on your radar. Depository institutions may want to begin to develop a strategy for Transitional Licensing Authority that could change the originator pool....
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.
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...
For those who have been following our series and attending our webinars on 1099 v. W-2, here’s a new consideration in the age-old debate. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA) revised the SAFE Act. Effective Monday, November 25, 2019 the revision allows QUALIFIED Registered (depository)...
For newer entrants to the mortgage industry it might be helpful to clarify the NMLS is not a state regulator. They do not make or pass mortgage laws. Congress and the state legislatures do. The NMLS peforms the role of aggregator of mortgage participants information, for the purpose of...
Recently California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law rules for classifying workers. It started out with Uber, Lyft and other independent operators. It may affect your mortgage business. The law takes effect January 1, 2020. This 4-part mini-series streaming this week is comprised of 5-10 minutes videos highlights key...
Someone was kind enough to point out that my last post was shameful self-promotion. So let me approach this same topic a little differently. As an originator for over 25 years, it is very clear that we have a significant impact on the psychological emotional, and financial well-being of...
The instructor was very knowledgeable and applied examples in every possible scenario, making the material easy to understand.
Student CE Class 2018
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.
