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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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Don DeRespinis
January 24, 2018

Deb Killian, CRMS, presents CLOES.ONLINE at Mortgage Bankers Association Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference in Amelia Island, FL on January 23, 2018

Education of Loan Originators was a hot topic at the conference. Check out cloes.online

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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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Don DeRespinis
January 11, 2019

Introducing The Mortgage Professional Certification

The Mortgage Professional Certification is the first verifiable loan originator competency certification available to Mortgage Loan Originators. Now Loan Originators can prove they have and use the education necessary to originate a compliant mortgage under a defined code of conduct. Lenders and Banks can be assured their originators have...

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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
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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Debra Killian
March 23, 2020

Underwriting, Appraisals and E-signature Guidance Issued by Fannie Mae Today!

Fannie Mae issued guidance today in their Lender Letters 2020-03 and 2020-04. We have reviewed the information and produced a video of highlights for you. We do not provide legal or investor advice. As with all transactions, please consult with your investor’s guidelines, compliance departments and underwriting standards and...

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Debra Killian
January 15, 2020

Employment Law Update: It’s Way More Than 1099 v W-2!

If you missed my last post, it now includes “worker misclassification.” There are a lot of people with a lot of opinions. That may be all they are, opinions of mortgage business owners and employees all over social media. Need I remind everyone, regulators LOVE social media posts! Employment...

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Debra Killian
April 24, 2026

Navigating NMLS Licensing: A Step-by-Step Success Guide

The journey to becoming a licensed mortgage professional often feels like navigating a complex maze of regulatory requirements and tight deadlines. At CLOES.online, we believe that understanding the sequence of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) is the first step toward building a thriving career. We are dedicated to...

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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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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.