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Debra Killian
December 5, 2018

Be Smart…Getting Smart!

CLOES.online has several options to complete 2018 NMLS Approved C.E. For states with no additional requirements, take the 8-Hour SAFE Comprehensive. For Florida state license renewals here is the FL 8-Hour CE. For all other states take the 7-Hour CORE, then click here to register for other state C.E. •...

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Debra Killian
February 27, 2020

NMLS Late C.E. Happy Leap Year!

If you really, really procrastinated taking 2019 CE be glad this is a leap year! Last fall the NMLS published a Notice on 2020 Late CE Course Catalog. The notice included rules in an overview, which if you are licensed MLO, you already know, right? But…since there are two...

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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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Don DeRespinis
February 5, 2020

CLOES online Featured on National Association Web Site

CLOES.online is pleased to be featured on the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, NAMB, Web site https://namb.org/page/Nambfoundation. CLOES.online supports the association’s efforts to bring more education and professionalism into the Mortgage Industry. They do this through quality education and certification programs. NAMB provides its member with discounts to our...

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Don DeRespinis
October 31, 2017

20 Hour SAFE Act Mortgage Loan Originator course Approved by NMLS

 The 20 Hour SAFE Act Mortgage Loan Originator course ID # 7366 was recently approved by NMLS for online delivery. The course is required by all Mortgage Loan Originators and Independent Mortgage Processors as a pre-requisite for obtaining a mortgage loan originator license. The course is 20 hours of...

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Debra Killian
May 2, 2025

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...

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Debra Killian
November 18, 2019

“As California Goes, So Goes the Nation!” 1099 or W-2 Again?

Lenders, mortgage brokers and originators should be paying careful attention in all states about “misclassification” of workers. Tomorrow I will be facilitating a webinar for the California Association of Mortgage Professionals on California Assembly Bill AB5, which is shaking up the employment landscape. It’s not just California! Massachusetts, New...

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Debra Killian
October 2, 2019

Why California Passed the Law & Exempt Occupations Part 2

In the 2nd of our 4-part mini-series we discuss why the law was passed and exemptions allowing for 1099 status. 4 Part Mini- Series Dynamex Operations West Inc, v CA Superior Court decision Exempt workers from W-2 status Penalties for misclassified workers Proactive steps businesses should consider These educational...

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Debra Killian
November 19, 2018

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....

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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.