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NMLS Resources – Temporary Authority (TA) to Originate
November 24, 2019 is the effective date for Temporary Authority, and it’s right around the corner. Transitional Licensing was passed as part of S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act and provides 120-day temporary authority to operate as a state-licensed mortgage loan originator for individuals...
What is “Transitional Licensing Authority” & A New 1003?”
Tomorrow night I will be speaking at the CT Mortgage Association event at The Library Wine and Bistro in Wallingford, CT. Since I posted the event, I have received questions about the topics. It occurred to me that while I am researching all new things mortgages, most originators, managers...
Consumer’s Well-Being
Someone was kind enough to point out that my last post was shameful self-promotion. So let me approach this same topic a little differently. As an originator for over 25 years, it is very clear that we have a significant impact on the psychological emotional, and financial well-being of...
Hey…What’s a Tripod? I Want One!
Learn how to get YOUR Tripod. Free LIVE Webinar on May 5th 12:00 Noon ET! In this COVID-19 world, companies need all possible resources at their fingertips to keep businesses going and growing to recruit and provide quality professional development in a safe environment. Is consumer direct the future...
Security on Your Computer – It Is More Important Now
Rob Chrisman <rchrisman@robchrisman.com> wrote an excellent summary on Cybersecurity for Mortgage Professionals in his blog. Read it at: https://www.robchrisman.com/oct-27-cybersecurity-password-tips-two-factor-authentication-blockchain-legislation-developments/ Don’t let a simple mistake reveal all of your information and the information of others.
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...
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...
Zoom Meeting: I.R.S., COVID19 & 1099s!
26,000,000 people filed for unemployment in the past several weeks; and it’s not over! The Coronavirus is causing serious financial issues for states. For the first time ever, independent contractors are eligible under the CARES Act , even though unemployment taxes may not have been paid in. When the...
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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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.




