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MLO Licensing to Mastery – Your 1st Year

The definition of insanity: doing the same things over and over and expecting different results. Welcome to the mortgage business! Mortgage company owners and recruiters often entice new Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) into the industry with the allure of minimal entry requirements. However, this approach frequently leads to a...

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...

Under 20 Employees? Your Business May Be Subject to New Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) Rules!

I usually write about mortgage or real estate professionals, but since I teach Anti-Money Laundering classes, I thought it would be helpful for all small businesses to know what’s coming. On September 18, 2023 the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published the final rules for the new Corporate Transparency...

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...

Is Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Mandatory Compliance Coming for Realtors?

Do you know how money is actually laundered through real estate transactions?  Do you know your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Training Requirements? Between 2015 and 2020, at least $2.3 billion was laundered through US real estate, with estimates by Washington, D.C. think tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI),  putting the number...

“Accelerate Your Success with Our Exclusive 20-Hour Pre-Licensing Education Program: Unbeatable Value at Just $299!”

Ready to embark on a rewarding career as a mortgage loan originator? Look no further! We’re thrilled to announce our latest offering: the comprehensive 20-Hour Safe Pre-Licensing Education Program  Our newest course was written by and taught by veteran mortgage loan originator Debra Killian.   It’s packed with valuable insights,...

7 Hours in Front of 125 Real Estate Agents! Loan Originators Pay Attention! Now Is The Time…Learn to Teach Real Estate Continuing Education!

In the last 3 weeks, I spent 7  hours in front of 125 real estate agents!  A captive audience.  Curious how I got there? If you’ve read this far, this is not a brag post.  It’s an opportunity for you to get in front of your target audience and...

Jeanne Kelly & Debra Killian Announce New Program for Originators Working with Realtors!

Join Jeanne Kelly Credit Coach and Debra Killian on Credit Over Coffee as they discuss getting into the mortgage industry and Debra’s E-Course, Mortgage Origination Practices. 2023 will be a challenging year for most mortgage companies and originators. Everyone wants purchase business. This podcast will change the way you...

Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

On October 13, 2022 the Federal Department of Labor published findings in Vol. 87, No. 197 of the Federal Register. The W-2/1099 controversary hits many businesses.  As stated in previous posts, there is no special 1099 consideration for mortgage loan originators.   Regardless of which state you work in or...

Mortgage Company Compliance Requirements for AML Training

How does a mortgage company meet the statutory requirement for Anti-Money Laundering education? The question comes up because many companies do not comply with the annual education requirement for all employees. In our opinion the law and regulations on AML training is purposely not specific because the term education...

UDAAP-ECOA-TILA Are You Ready for Examiners?

The overlap between federal and state laws and regulations becomes very apparent once there is an examination and/or an enforcement action. With COVID dominating our work environment over the past two years, not many audits or exams were scheduled by state regulators.  That is all about to change.  They...

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...

Changes to the Appraisal Form and Data Coming!

With the new URLA behind us…along comes the next major change in residential lending. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (aka the GSEs) have provided an update on the new URAR.  Yes, the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report is undergoing some major changes.  Here are just a few highlights: Input was gathered...

The Feds Beef Up Employment Enforcement on Independent Contractors

With rates going up, refinance volume quickly heading south and originators looking for the next shiny thing, we are bound to see movement in the industry.  That means mergers, buyouts and some companies closing.  Migrating originators can be a tricky challenge for the next employer.  There are two issues...

Fannie Mae COVID Guideline Change

With the pandemic pointing toward endemic, it’s a relief that the GSEs are starting to look at removing some of the COVID-related guidelines.  Self-employed borrowers may find it a bit easier to qualify for a mortgage now…,just in time as rates head up. Fannie Mae just released an update effective...

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