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What New Mortgage Loan Originators Need to Know That Nobody Ever Tells You
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...
W-2 or 1099? The Final Word on Dynamex! RETROACTIVE!
Mortgage professionals…you may think this doesn’t apply to you…and maybe it doesn’t. This purported gray area has caused many employees and companies to grapple with the rules with many debates on this topic. Until now! On October 8, 2019, the CA Supreme Court ruled that if companies have misclassified...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
1099 vs. W-2: How Employers Get Caught! Take Action Now!
In the final episode of our 4-part series (Dynamex vs. Superior Court CA), we discuss how employers are reported and steps to consider if the potential for misclassification is present. Routine state or IRS company audits may also trigger an investigation. 4 Part Mini- Series Dynamex Operations West Inc,...
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...
Real Estate Update Newsletter 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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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.



