A thing of value under $25 is safe, right? Nope. Common misconception that has spread around the industry like wildfire. Any thing of value for a referral is potentially up to $10,000 in fines and/or a year in prison. Here is the CFPB's explanation...
Read more →The LO Down in 60: How To Avoid RESPA Violations
Are you up to date on what violating RESPA could mean? Let's talk about not getting hit for RESPA violations, this is the LO Down in 60 seconds.
Read more →The LO Sketch: Dodging RESPA Violations has got me like
The LO Down: The Bill Comes Due For Equifax
Equifax is writing checks and offering free credit monitoring , the GSE Patch is on its way out, and homebuyers are fleeing the coast! Check out the link below to find out if you were affected by the Equifax breach and if you qualify for...
Read more →The LO Down: Amazon is "Giving Away Money", so We're Giving Away CE!
Amazon continues to push into the Real Estate world by offering incentives to buy their homes, and Credit Scores are no longer necessary to qualify for a loan! Good or Bad?
Read more →Play To Your Strengths
Does Technology Beat the Personal Touch?
Happy Thanksgiving! [VIDEO]
Happy Thanksgiving! Hoping we can help you save time and still provide delicious desserts to your next gathering.
We may joke about making pie, but we never joke about helping you and your company stay compliant in a challenging compliance...
Read more →Se Habla Español? (And other languages) [VIDEO]
It's time for us to consider how we will deal with the FHFA Language Disclosure that is coming. Here are some thoughts from Ken and some reading for you (links below).
Read more →Open Letter to the NAR [VIDEO]
Some interesting thoughts hit Ken this last week surrounding RESPA, realtor and loan officers, ethics, and the National Association of Realtors.
Who could stop this RESPA violation rampage? Maybe its actually the NAR. But maybe they don't want to...
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