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Debra Killian
February 21, 2025

Mortgage Training Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming or Expensive—Here’s a Better Way!

Looking for a smarter, more affordable way to learn the mortgage business?  Starting a career as a mortgage loan originator (MLO) comes with a steep learning curve. You need to understand loan products, guidelines, compliance rules, and how to build relationships with clients—all while trying to grow your business.  For...

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Debra Killian
March 1, 2019

Will 2018 Tax Forms Slow Down Underwriting?

Our CLOES.online Mortgage Professional Program is coming soon and I am in “content hell” but, happy to say with light at the end of the tunnel. The program will be available April 1, 2019 but there is one area I want to share because we are in tax season...

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Debra Killian
August 26, 2024

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...

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Debra Killian
September 26, 2019

60 Days to Temporary Authority!

The CFPB published FAQs today for the transitional licensing. The FAQs are broken into two categories:  types of loan originators and state transitional licenses. The rules are effective November 24, 2019 and allow for ELIGIBLE registered and state-licensed originators to receive temporary authority to originate during the 120 period of...

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Don DeRespinis
August 19, 2019

Introducing the Loan Originator Pre-licensing Education Sequel Course “Mortgage Professional Practices”

A complete video presentation on the "Best Practices" of mortgage loan originators.

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Debra Killian
August 17, 2023

CFPB Issues Fines for Favors: Mortgage and Real Estate Firms Handed $1.95M Penalty for RESPA Violations

In a startling turn of events, two major players in the mortgage and real estate industry have been dealt a hefty blow with fines totaling a staggering $1.95 million. The penalties come as a result of their failure to comply with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), a...

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Debra Killian
March 18, 2025

What It Takes to Pass the NMLS Test!

If you are thinking of getting a Mortgage Loan Originator State License, you should know the NMLS pass rate for first-time test-takers is in the mid-50s. To clarify, that means roughly half of everyone sitting for the first time fails! Why? The NMLS exam isn’t something you can pass...

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Debra Killian
October 2, 2019

Why California Passed the Law & Exempt Occupations Part 2

In the 2nd of our 4-part mini-series we discuss why the law was passed and exemptions allowing for 1099 status. 4 Part Mini- Series Dynamex Operations West Inc, v CA Superior Court decision Exempt workers from W-2 status Penalties for misclassified workers Proactive steps businesses should consider These educational...

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Debra Killian
November 15, 2018

New Federal Consumer Survey? Take a Peek!

Mortgage professionals may want to know what the government is asking your borrowers after closing. Recently the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a new loan-level dataset, for public use; a compilation of data collected through the National Survey of Mortgage...

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Debra Killian
May 15, 2022

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...

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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.