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CLOES.online NMLS Continuing Education 2018 Results of Participation
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.
Real Estate Update November 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...
Deb Killian, CRMS, presents CLOES.ONLINE at Mortgage Bankers Association Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference in Amelia Island, FL on January 23, 2018
Education of Loan Originators was a hot topic at the conference. Check out cloes.online
Introducing CLOES.online – Loan Originator Training Membership Subscription
Check out our new membership subscription option for any loan originator who is ready to learn how to earn more money and become a mortgage expert in under a year. This material will set up a mortgage originator for life. This plan is offered at a price everyone can...
The California Case of 1099 vs. W-2!
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...
NAMB Offers Mortgage Professional Practices Course!
Charter Oak Systems, LLC and CLOES.online is pleased to announce the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) now offers a new Online, On Demand Video-Recorded course, Mortgage Professional Practices. NAMB is committed to continuing to build a robust, education platform to support the professionalism of all mortgage originators. Most...
Underwriting, Appraisals and E-signature Guidance Issued by Fannie Mae Today!
Fannie Mae issued guidance today in their Lender Letters 2020-03 and 2020-04. We have reviewed the information and produced a video of highlights for you. We do not provide legal or investor advice. As with all transactions, please consult with your investor’s guidelines, compliance departments and underwriting standards and...
Changes to the Appraisal Form and Data Coming!
With the new URLA behind us…along comes the next major change in residential lending. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (aka the GSEs) have provided an update on the new URAR. Yes, the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report is undergoing some major changes. Here are just a few highlights: Input was gathered...
CLOES.online AML Program answers FinCEN challenge for Innovative Approach to AML Compliance – Expanding Requirements Under the CDD Rule and Mortgage Originators
FINRA Regulatory Notice 18-19 issued May 11, 2018 expands AML Program requirements to include additional risk-based procedures, or the “fifth pillar” required for AML programs under the new FinCEN CDD Ruling Since all AML programs are customized based upon the size and risk of a Mortgage Lender, Broker or...
Did the CFPB Mandate Education for Bank Originators?
Did the game just change? For the sake of full disclosure, I am an originator, course developer and trainer. I think you may want to read the recently released guidance. This is not a secret. Consumers do not know the differences between “individual originators,” registered or licensed or brokers, lenders or banks....
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Gedne Gosselin
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.




