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Can MLOs Truly Be Independent Contractors?
Are Your MLOs Truly Independent Contractors? Many mortgage companies classify Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) as independent contractors. However, federal laws—including the Department of Labor's guidelines, IRS rulings, and the SAFE Act—suggest otherwise. These regulations emphasize that MLOs often function as employees due to factors like company control, lack of independent...
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...
Did He Just Suggest We Open Up The SAFE Act?
Why the two tier system anyway? Do consumers realize the difference? For the sake of full disclosure, my business is education. I am a mortgage educator. I write, record and instruct courses for depository and non-depository originators alike. Their job is the same! One could reasonably argue that I...
8 Episodes of Fundamentals of Processing Teaches the WHY!
Mortgage Processing Fundamentals is an on-demand, video recorded program which presents the base of knowledge needed to succeed at residential mortgage processing. The course is written and presented by a 25-year seasoned loan originator who has processed her own loans. The fundamentals are universal and can be applied to...
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...
Did the CFPB Mandate Education for Bank Originators?
Did the game just change? For the sake of full disclosure, I am an originator, course developer and trainer. I think you may want to read the recently released guidance. This is not a secret. Consumers do not know the differences between “individual originators,” registered or licensed or brokers, lenders or banks....
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...
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...
NAMB Offers CLOES.online NMLS Approved Pre-licensing Education Online Course
The National Association of Mortgage Professionals recently announced its newest offering! NAMB will offer members discounts on NMLS Pre-licensing education. The 20-hour NMLS approved PE course is online, on demand. Start and Watch Anytime! NMLS Approved Course ID#7366
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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.




