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Don DeRespinis
February 26, 2019

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...

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Debra Killian
February 19, 2019

Debra Killian, CRMS Participates on NMLS Users Conference Panel Discussing C.E. Issues – February 20, 2019 – Orlando, FL.

Continuing Education and the Supervisory Process Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830  For the past three years, SRR has been working with the Multi-state Mortgage Committee (MMC) to understand and identify reoccurring problems discovered on mortgage exams that can be addressed through...

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Don DeRespinis
August 21, 2019

Mortgage Originator NMLS Continuing Education 2019 – Online and On Demand

Take a look Here.  At last Online Continuing Education worth taking!  We have taken CE courses since 2011 and they are all the same. Presenting Deb Killian in her National NMLS Continuing Education course for 2019.  SAFE Federal 2019 CE – The Mortgage Professional.  Find out what it means...

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Debra Killian
December 6, 2019

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...

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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
March 19, 2019

DU Findings – Before & After

We like less confusing! Right after I finished my Only Three Conditions on the First Underwrite webinar today I received a FNMA update. Thank you Fannie Mae. In response to feedback from lenders and technology providers, Fannie Mae has rewritten and simplified the DU Validation Service messages. According to...

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Debra Killian
March 17, 2020

Originators: Consumers Need You More Than Ever!

Loan locked, Loan Estimate out, Intent to Proceed signed, appraisal inspection scheduled for today. What could go wrong? And then the call…customer letting me know she canceled the inspection.  No, she didn’t want 0.00% 30 year fixed! She and her husband are both physicians working in an E.R. where...

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Debra Killian
October 28, 2020

Are Customers “Cleaning” Their Money In Your Transaction?

Money laundering is a huge problem for financial institutions and monitoring compliance and reporting is a challenge.  As I read through FinCEN’s recent announcement, it became clear…the law is not really clear!  Because real estate transactions are large in dollars, they are one of the easiest places to “clean...

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Debra Killian
February 11, 2025

California’s AB 3108: New Felony Charges for Mortgage Brokers

When a Borrower Doesn’t Qualify for Conventional Financing—Think Twice Before Defaulting to Non-QM! It’s tempting to label a loan as investment purpose when a borrower doesn’t meet conventional guidelines—even when they plan to occupy the home as a primary residence. Well, that loophole just slammed shut!   California’s AB 3108...

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Debra Killian
February 26, 2020

When You Know 1,000 Mortgage Concepts…Tech Can’t Compete!

In December, 2019 McKinsey & Company’s article “Competing on Customer Experiences in US Mortgage,” they sited reassurance, transparency, simplicity, and speed as the four dimensions of a mortgage experience.  The #1 priority; GETTING THINGS RIGHT, THE FIRST TIME!  Speed and simple processes are up there, but what do you have to...

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Gedne Gosselin

The instructor was very knowledgeable and applied examples in every possible scenario, making the material easy to understand.

 

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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.