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Implicit Bias, Office Management & Supervision, Agency, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Ethics and Risk Management
Cap off your license renewal with this one-stop interdisciplinary volume included with your renewal course. Stay current on the latest news, videos, forms, and updates for Implicit Bias, Office Management & Supervision, Agency, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Ethics and Risk Management.
Recent updates to the course e-book
05/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance have been edited into this e-book.
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MLO Mentor: The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Part II
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DRE Hot Seat: Danny Yen, owner of Real Estate Educational Services (REES), reprimanded by DRE and DFPI for conducting massive education fraud scheme
This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) withdrew the qualification of a real estate course provider and instructor who implemented an elaborate and multi-state educational scheme which fraudulently provided course completion certificates to hundreds of DRE licensees and mortgage loan originators (MLOs) without requiring them to pass — or even attempt — their courses and final exams.
MLO Mentor: The Fair Credit Reporting Act
This article gives an overview of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
MLO Mentor: The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Part II
This article discusses the different thresholds that trigger Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data collection and reporting.
Agent paychecks soar — but agent fee rates plunge in 2021
With fewer listings to go around — and higher prices to count on to boost their incomes — agents feel comfortable accepting lower fee rates to ensure they reap the benefits of an exclusive listing.
Brokerage Reminder: Don’t forget the home warranty!
A weekly reminder to stay on top of your practice!
Mortgage Concepts: Common mortgage fraud schemes, Part 3
This video finishes our discussion regarding common mortgage fraud schemes mortgage loan originators are likely to encounter in their business.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to launch remote desktop appraisals in 2022
After a successful test run triggered by the pandemic, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will soon be permanently accepting remote desktop appraisals on eligible transactions.