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Are you a Mortgage Loan Originator preparing for the NMLS Test? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thousands of pages of information you've been given to study? This is the podcast for you. Each episode clearly covers critical key points to get you over the finish line.

Ed Davis, EdTheTrainer, Ed The Trainer


    • Apr 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    What Is The Finance Charge For A Mortgage Loan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 19:06


    The Truth In Lending Act requires disclosure of the Finance Charge and APR to better protect the consumer. How does it protect someone who is looking for a mortgage? Listen to this episode to find out.

    The Loan Estimate Fee Buckets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 14:54


    The Loan Estimate is bound by accuracy requirements that require loan costs be disclosed to within allowable thresholds. How accurate? Listen in for a description of the 3 buckets of fees.

    When Can I Revise My LE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 10:36


    The Loan Estimate is meant to be disclosed accurately, of course. But what happens if something changes and what we've sent initially no longer works? Check out this episode to learn more about the rules of the REVISED LE.

    What are the 4 C's of Credit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 11:51


    Credit qualification can be complicated but it's really based on a basic model of balance. If you're not familiar with the 4 C's of credit, check out this episode. (we may even give you the 5th C, too)

    What Is A HECM?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 9:06


    There are a lot of opinions about the Reverse Mortgage out there. Sometimes, it's pretty controversial. What are the basics? Listen to this episode.

    What Else Do You Recommend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 11:08


    It's the never-ending search for the "next best thing." If you're searching and searching for that KEY piece of information you think you NEED to be best prepared for your NMLS test... you'll want to listen to this episode.

    Is It SAFE To Assume?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 8:37


    I'm ALWAYS asked about how to judge the scores people are getting on their NMLS prep practice tests and do THOSE scores reflect on how well prepared someone is. Ever thought about this yourself? Listen to THIS episode for an answer.

    What Is A Transitional License?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 5:42


    Can you originate loans before you get an MLO license? Maybe you've heard that you can with a "transitional" license, but what's the catch? Find out more in this episode!

    How Does TRID Affect TILA and RESPA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 5:03


    The TRID rule replaces TILA and RESPA, right? Well, no... just consolidates some of the main disclosures to make it easier on consumers. Want to know how? Listen in.

    Now Do I Have My NMLS National License?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 5:29


    So once you pass your NATIONAL exam, you can originate nationwide, right? Not so fast... listen up.

    How Do I Sign Up For The NMLS Test?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 6:23


    Don't know how to sign up for the NMLS Test? Listen up!

    What Is The Difference Between Law and Ethics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 2:57


    There is an important connection to consider when preparing for Federal Law questions and Ethics questions on the exam. When you understand the relationship, you can field questions for either section much more easily.

    What Is A Depository?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 2:30


    Do you keep hearing about differences in licensing between "depository and non-depository?" We'll dig into what this means in this episode.

    How Long Is The Exam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 3:28


    I'm always asked, "hey Ed, how LONG is the exam?" Here, we cover that answer from a broad angle.

    When Am I Ready For My Exam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 5:24


    How do you know WHEN you're ready for your NMLS exam? Well, take a quick listen for a good idea.

    Welcome To Beat The NMLS Test - The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 2:26


    Let's talk here for a few minutes about how we'll serve you with this podcast!

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