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INTERVIEW WITH DUANE GOMER

You see interviews all over the internet, so today, since my name is on the door, I thought I would do one on Mortgage Loan Originator Continuing Education. For the interviewer, I selected Dick Green of Mission Viejo. Let’s get started.  DICK: Duane, your company has been at the forefront of MLO CE since it began. Exactly, […]

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DFPI: DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS?

On September 29, 2020, the Department of Business Oversight was renamed the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. You might remember that before the DBO name was established, the Department was known as the Department of Corporations for many decades. The DFPI regulates many services in California.  According to Wikipedia: “The DFPI protects California consumers and […]

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Email Testimonials We Cherish

We have sent you testimonials from our students in our emails so you can hear what people say. And as the owners, DJ and I are proud of our instructors. Sometimes we get a testimonial that is above and beyond. In our Mortgage Loan Origination course on June 26th, John Shore taught the morning session covering Non-Traditional […]

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Why Real Estate Professionals Have a Unique Tax Advantage Right Now

Recent tax updates are reinforcing something successful agents have always known: real estate isn’t just a job — it’s a business. Many professionals are surprised to learn that most real estate agents are classified as independent contractors. That means agents often qualify for business deductions that traditional employees cannot access. Recent tax changes have reinforced […]

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REILLY EXPLAINS RESPA AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSUMERS AND REAL ESTATERS

John Reilly used to pontificate at the annual CAR and NAR Conventions. I never missed a session. He could take complex regulations and make them simple. His books are benchmarks for the industry, especially The Language of Real Estate (8th Edition). I got mine 35 years ago.  His education is impeccable. Ossining NY High School, […]

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TRIGGER LEADS BILL PASSES CONGRESS An Alert for All Real Estate Professionals, Including Agents

Jim Eszlinger of First California Lending is a most valued instructor for DGE. He has been teaching MLO CE courses since the beginning in 2010. Our students love him, and so does our staff. When he speaks, I listen. Jim recently sent me an alert about an important new congressional Bill, HR 2808. His email […]

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MLO License 8 Hour Continuing Education Course Schedule

   September 4th, 2025   MLO License 8-hour Continuing Education Comprehensive Course Schedule   Live Webinar & In-Person Options Available Call: 800-439-4909 or Visit www.DuaneGomer.com     Thursday, September 11 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM   Live 8-Hour MLO Continuing Education Comprehensive Seminar Presented at:   San Mateo Co. Assoc. of REALTORS 850 Woodside […]

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Exclusive Insight from Former Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Bell

We’re honored to feature an article written by Wayne Bell, former California Real Estate Commissioner. His in-depth perspective offers real value for real estate professionals—this isn’t a quick teaser, it’s a must-read full of substance. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in the industry. An Easy and Fundamental […]

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NMLS Renewal Information

NMLS recently sent the following email to Mortgage Loan Originators who had not yet completed their continuing education as of July 10th. In case you missed it, here’s a quick summary:As of July 10, your education record in NMLS shows “pending” because you have not yet completed continuing education (CE) for this year. CE is […]

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