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Right to a Fee

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 20, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video |

An agent’s right to a fee under the written employment agreement with their broker; Scope of authority and brokerage services under the listing agreement

MLO Mentor: Regulation N

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 17, 2022 | Feature Articles, Mortgages, Real Estate |

MLO Mentor is an ongoing series covering compliance best practices for mortgage loan originators (MLOs). This article outlines the rules and violations of the Mortgage Acts and Practices — Advertising rule, otherwise known as MAP-Ad or Regulation N.

A history of the mortgage industry: Part 2

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 17, 2022 | Feature Articles, Finance, Real Estate |

This article examines the history of the U.S. mortgage industry, with a focus on California mortgage lending practices, from the 1980s through today.

Mortgage Concepts: Is it covered by TILA?

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 17, 2022 | Real Estate, Video |

Mortgage Concepts is a recurring video series covering best practices and compliance education for California mortgage loan originators. This video discusses determining whether or not your loan is subject to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA).