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Debra Killian
April 20, 2020

Hey…What’s a Tripod? I Want One!

Learn how to get YOUR Tripod. Free LIVE Webinar on May 5th 12:00 Noon ET! In this COVID-19 world, companies need all possible resources at their fingertips to keep businesses going and growing to recruit and provide quality professional development in a safe environment. Is consumer direct the future...

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Debra Killian
March 26, 2020

Jobless Claims at 3.2 MILLION Today! 9 Things Every Originator Should Be Doing

Is there any good news today? I guess at least people who have filed will begin collecting some income. The mortgage world is in flux and the challenges are coming faster than we can deal with. We play a very important role as mortgage professionals by helping people make...

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Don DeRespinis
March 10, 2020

NAMB to Raise 4 Major Issues in Congress April, 17 2020

According to Roy Deloach from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, NAMB, the Association is working on legislative changes that are important to all mortgage originators and brokers. By contacting your representative to support these issues will help to make them happen.

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Debra Killian
August 1, 2024

When Starting a Mortgage Broker Business…Hope is Not a Strategy!

I have been receiving many inquiries about what it takes to start a mortgage broker business and how to get started.  I recently spoke to a gentleman who thought he wanted to start his own business, but after our lengthy conversation, he came to the conclusion “I just want...

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Debra Killian
October 5, 2020

Real Estate Update October 2020

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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Debra Killian
January 13, 2024

DOL Closes the Door on Mortgage Originators Paid as Independent Contractors

In the fast-paced world of mortgage lending, a crucial yet often overlooked issue is always lurking between companies and those mortgage loan originators they employ;  the misclassification of mortgage loan originators. Often labeled as independent contractors, many of these financial professionals find themselves in a precarious position, unable to...

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Debra Killian
December 9, 2019

“The NMLS Made Me Do It!”

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...

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Debra Killian
March 29, 2020

4 Things Customers Need to Know BEFORE Selecting a Mortgage…

Every customer should receive a written analysis; it helps take emotion out of the equation. I do it for all my purchases and refinances. Yes, we have lots of long discussions, but hearing and seeing are two different things! The point of an analysis (particulary for refinances) is for...

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Debra Killian
February 2, 2022

Fannie Mae COVID Guideline Change

With the pandemic pointing toward endemic, it’s a relief that the GSEs are starting to look at removing some of the COVID-related guidelines.  Self-employed borrowers may find it a bit easier to qualify for a mortgage now…,just in time as rates head up. Fannie Mae just released an update effective...

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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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Gedne Gosselin

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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.