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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
January 19, 2026

Not All 20-Hour SAFE Act Courses Are the Same

Passing the exam is required. Competency is expected. Every NMLS-approved 20-Hour SAFE Act course technically checks the same regulatory box. That does not mean they prepare you equally for the realities of mortgage lending. Most courses are built to help you pass a test. Ours is built to help...

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Debra Killian
April 24, 2026

Navigating NMLS Licensing: A Step-by-Step Success Guide

The journey to becoming a licensed mortgage professional often feels like navigating a complex maze of regulatory requirements and tight deadlines. At CLOES.online, we believe that understanding the sequence of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is the first step toward building a thriving career. We are dedicated to...

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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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Don DeRespinis
September 4, 2018

On demand NMLS PE 20 hour Video Lecture

Do you have originators that need the 20-hour, NMLS Pre-Licensing Education (PE)? What if your MLOS could watch 20 episodes of video-recorded approved courses on demand? Now they can! Register at Cloes.online today to get your company approved for our program. You will receive an email with your company...

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Debra Killian
February 7, 2020

Originate More! What Top Producers Know…That You May Be Missing.

A picture is worth a thousand words! Take a good look at that image; then ask yourself, how long will you wait before you really learn the business? Why do top producers have time to bring in more business? Minimum knowledge to fill out a 1003 doesn’t cut it!...

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Debra Killian
April 29, 2020

CFPB Issues Rule on TILA Financial Emergency, Rescission & Change of Circumstances

April 29, 2020 – The CFPB issued an Interpretive Rule today titled: Application of Certain Provisions in the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule and Regulation Z Right of Rescission Rules in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The rule allows for COVID-19 to be a “financial emergency reason for borrowers to...

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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
October 28, 2019

W-2 Contagion? The “ABC” Test Federalized?

If you followed our mini series on California’s latest law AB5, you know that independent contractor “1099” status just got tougher in CA. AB5 seriously increased the ability for state and federal governments to reclassify workers from independent contractors to “employee”(W-2) status. If this is not a topic you...

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Debra Killian
February 2, 2022

Fannie Mae COVID Guideline Change

With the pandemic pointing toward endemic, it’s a relief that the GSEs are starting to look at removing some of the COVID-related guidelines.  Self-employed borrowers may find it a bit easier to qualify for a mortgage now…,just in time as rates head up. Fannie Mae just released an update effective...

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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.