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Debra Killian
June 5, 2019

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...

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Debra Killian
May 1, 2020

Update: NMLS Test Centers Start Opening Again!

The Nationwide Multi-state Licensing System and Registry just posted an update on MLO testing. Here is the list of NMLS test centers opening as of May 1, 2020. The announcement went on to state alternative testing options: Starting in mid-May, SAFE MLO National Test candidates will also have the...

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Debra Killian
August 17, 2023

CFPB Issues Fines for Favors: Mortgage and Real Estate Firms Handed $1.95M Penalty for RESPA Violations

In a startling turn of events, two major players in the mortgage and real estate industry have been dealt a hefty blow with fines totaling a staggering $1.95 million. The penalties come as a result of their failure to comply with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), a...

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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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Don DeRespinis
September 5, 2024

NAR’s Home Finance Resource Certification presented by Deb Killian

NAR’s Home Finance Resource Certification presented by Deb Killian Watch video:   

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Debra Killian
August 13, 2019

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...

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Debra Killian
September 26, 2019

60 Days to Temporary Authority!

The CFPB published FAQs today for the transitional licensing. The FAQs are broken into two categories:  types of loan originators and state transitional licenses. The rules are effective November 24, 2019 and allow for ELIGIBLE registered and state-licensed originators to receive temporary authority to originate during the 120 period of...

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Debra Killian
January 13, 2024

DOL Closes the Door on Mortgage Originators Paid as Independent Contractors

In the fast-paced world of mortgage lending, a crucial yet often overlooked issue is always lurking between companies and those mortgage loan originators they employ;  the misclassification of mortgage loan originators. Often labeled as independent contractors, many of these financial professionals find themselves in a precarious position, unable to...

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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
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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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.