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What the Heck is SOFR?
Every time I finish writing another episode on mortgage financing, as if on queue, something significant changes. If you sell financial products linked to LIBOR, changes may be heading your way…okay so maybe not till 2021! Today, Timothy Kitt, Senior Vice President, Head of Pricing and Execution for Freddie...
CIMBA LIVE 12/12/19 11:00am-12:00 pm. 1099 v. W-2
Connecticut Independent Mortgage Brokers Association offers live webinar. While a renewed interest in employee classifications started in Califorinia, it is spreading across the country. The recent California Dynamex Case codified the terms under which a “worker” can be classified as an independent contractor under the “ABC” Test (Assembly Bill...
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...
Are Customers “Cleaning” Their Money In Your Transaction?
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...
One Click Can Cost Millions: Cybersecurity Risks for Mortgage Loan Originators
Employment Law Update: It’s Way More Than 1099 v W-2!
If you missed my last post, it now includes “worker misclassification.” There are a lot of people with a lot of opinions. That may be all they are, opinions of mortgage business owners and employees all over social media. Need I remind everyone, regulators LOVE social media posts! Employment...
8 Episodes of Fundamentals of Processing Teaches the WHY!
Mortgage Processing Fundamentals is an on-demand, video recorded program which presents the base of knowledge needed to succeed at residential mortgage processing. The course is written and presented by a 25-year seasoned loan originator who has processed her own loans. The fundamentals are universal and can be applied to...
The First Decade of Social Media. What Will 2020 Bring?
This is the first decade where social media found its place! While I was a bit late to the party, this year I was honored to cross paths with so many people simply because of social media; people I never would have met or had an opportunity to interact...
Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
On October 13, 2022 the Federal Department of Labor published findings in Vol. 87, No. 197 of the Federal Register. The W-2/1099 controversary hits many businesses. As stated in previous posts, there is no special 1099 consideration for mortgage loan originators. Regardless of which state you work in or...
NMLS Continuing Education Webinar by Deb Killian is now available.
Meet Deb Killian in her first National NMLS Continuing Education course for 2018. 8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Federal 2018 CE – The Mortgage Professional Find out what it means to be a Mortgage Professional This program will be available on demand and on your time. Contact deb at deb@cloes.online...
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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.




