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Debra Killian
December 18, 2019

FHFA New 1003 Timeline: November 2020

December 18, 2020 – Did you attend one of our live seminars on the new 1003 this year? If so, we got side-railed a bit when the GSE’s delayed the implementation date. Well, it appears we are back on track. Today the FHFA and GSEs announced the mandatory deadline...

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Debra Killian
May 18, 2020

CLOES.online Announces a New Product For Originators!

Recently a mortgage loan originator in another state contacted me for help.  He was stuck with an underwriter and was challenged by how to calculate the self employment income.  In that conversation he told me how helpful it would be to originators to have a “loan advisor” to consult...

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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 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
September 9, 2019

The Mortgage List – Open Mic Focus on Education

Faster, better, less, faster, sooner, easier ! Those are the messages coming from the industry. But, do we know that it’s really what’s best for consumers? Is it fair to originators? Are we setting consumers up for speed or great advice? How many seconds faster are you than you...

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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
February 5, 2019

NAMB Offers Mortgage Professional Practices Course!

Charter Oak Systems, LLC and CLOES.online is pleased to announce the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) now offers a new Online, On Demand Video-Recorded course, Mortgage Professional Practices. NAMB is committed to continuing to build a robust, education platform to support the professionalism of all mortgage originators. Most...

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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
August 9, 2019

GSEs Delay New 1003 Mandatory Use Date…Indefinitely!

After delaying the “optional use date”, yesterday the FHFA and GSEs announced the new 1003 mandatory use date will no longer be February 1, 2020. This should take some pressure off of lenders who were facing a deadline that was creeping up. Now, the GSEs have been directed to...

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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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Gedne Gosselin

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

 

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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.