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Don DeRespinis
January 11, 2019

Introducing The Mortgage Professional Certification

The Mortgage Professional Certification is the first verifiable loan originator competency certification available to Mortgage Loan Originators. Now Loan Originators can prove they have and use the education necessary to originate a compliant mortgage under a defined code of conduct. Lenders and Banks can be assured their originators have...

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Debra Killian
August 13, 2019

IMPACT – Can Empathy Exist in Mortgage Transactions?

Originators have a significant impact on the psychological emotional, and financial well-being of every consumer they interact with and it stays with them well beyond the closing. Let’s also not forget impact on our bosses, co-workers, real estate referral and other partners and our companies! We believe this is...

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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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Debra Killian
November 22, 2019

Temporary Authority W-2 Requirement

For those who have been following our series and attending our webinars on 1099 v. W-2, here’s a new consideration in the age-old debate. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA) revised the SAFE Act. Effective Monday, November 25, 2019 the revision allows QUALIFIED Registered (depository)...

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Debra Killian
December 20, 2022

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...

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Debra Killian
March 26, 2020

Jobless Claims at 3.2 MILLION Today! 9 Things Every Originator Should Be Doing

Is there any good news today? I guess at least people who have filed will begin collecting some income. The mortgage world is in flux and the challenges are coming faster than we can deal with. We play a very important role as mortgage professionals by helping people make...

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Debra Killian
August 7, 2019

Healthy Competition is Good for Consumers! So the Word of the Day Is…?

Recently someone posed this question on Facebook: “What do you think the most important word in the mortgage business is?” And that got me thinking. Wouldn’t it be nice if mortgage originators didn’t have any competition? We really would provide the best rates, costs and services for all consumers…really,...

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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? If you are preparing to pass the NMLS exam and start a career as a mortgage loan originator (MLO), it comes with a steep learning curve. You need to understand complex loan products, strict guidelines, compliance rules...

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Debra Killian
March 23, 2020

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...

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Debra Killian
March 29, 2020

4 Things Customers Need to Know BEFORE Selecting a Mortgage…

Every customer should receive a written analysis; it helps take emotion out of the equation. I do it for all my purchases and refinances. Yes, we have lots of long discussions, but hearing and seeing are two different things! The point of an analysis (particulary for refinances) is for...

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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.