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Debra Killian
March 3, 2026

“Accelerate Your Success with Our Exclusive 20-Hour Pre-Licensing Education Program: Unbeatable Value at Just $299!”

Ready to embark on a rewarding career as a mortgage loan originator? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce our latest offering: the comprehensive 20-Hour Safe Pre-Licensing Education Program  Our newest course was written by and taught by veteran mortgage loan originator Debra Killian.   It’s packed with valuable insights,...

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Debra Killian
June 1, 2020

Fannie Requiring Business Accounts for Self-Employed!

My analogy to guidelines these days is they are like trying to hold jello in the palm of your hand.  Squishy, slippery, moving; slipping through your fingers! Patience is a virtue!  We need to understand that underwriters spend MUCH more time determining the amount of income that can be...

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Debra Killian
July 11, 2019

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...

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Don DeRespinis
March 3, 2021

Real Estate Update March 2021

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
November 19, 2018

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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Debra Killian
April 1, 2020

Waiting to Take Your NMLS Test? Keep Studying!

Employers may be challenged getting new originators working. If you have employees who have completed their 20-hour national education and are ready for the test, it may be a while. The NMLS has put out the following summary regarding applicants needing to take the national test for a state-loan...

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Debra Killian
March 16, 2022

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...

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Debra Killian
September 18, 2026

CLOES.online Announces 2027 Quarterly Training Program

Is eight hours of annual CE really the end of mortgage training? For state-licensed MLOs, the SAFE Act requires at least eight hours of approved continuing education each year for license renewal. But annual CE isn’t the only training consideration for mortgage companies. Regulation “Z” requires certain loan originator...

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Debra Killian
June 29, 2019

Big Changes for Depository Lenders and Real Estate Professionals May Be on the Horizon.

With low rates and refinances slowing down turn times in the middle of the summer selling season, changes may be coming that are most likely not on your radar. Depository institutions may want to begin to develop a strategy for Transitional Licensing Authority that could change the originator pool....

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Debra Killian
January 30, 2020

The SAFE ACT of 2008 vs 1099s!

With so much focus on AB5, California and the IRS reporting of originator income, is it possible we are missing the 10,000 lb gorilla? California is leading the country into a necessary review of worker misclassification. Recently New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington joined California with...

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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.