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Editor: Lucy H. Griffin

Board of Advisors:
John S. Byrne, Esq.
David Battle
Robert P. Chamness
David Dickinson
Phillips G. Gay, Jr.
Barbara Hurst
Michael D. Maher
Robert G. Rowe, III
Andy Zavoina

Vol. 15, No. 16
December 31, 2010

Acrobat Version: Vol 15, No 16 (pdf)

Executive Editor:       Lucy H. Griffin, Esq.
Board of Advisors:
John S. Byrne, Esq.
David Battle
Robert P. Chamness
David Dickinson
Phillips G. Gay, Jr.
Barbara Hurst
Michael D. Maher
Robert G. Rowe, III, Esq.
Andy Zavoina

Table of Contents (read Recent Issues)

Truth In Lending: Corrections for Payment Schedule Disclosures (6 Action Steps)
Haste makes waste. Following their quick action to publish regulations to implement the new payment schedule disclosures, the Fed has identified a few things that need attention before the rule takes final effect.

Compensation for Loan Officers: Not Exempt? (6 Action Steps)
An interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act issued by the DOL Wage and Hour Division raises issues of overtime and compensation practices for mortgage loan officers.

New 18(s) Payment Schedule Discloures: Required Elements (Chart)
Required elements for the new payment schedule disclosures is outlined in this handy chart.

Compliance Notes Compliance Calendar

In the Editor's Opinion: Two-Page Credit Card Contract - Bright Idea or Bomb?
Since we can't force consumers to read lengthy disclosures, giving them less content to read makes sense but how far do we go and what is sacrificed in the process?

Compliance Q&A New Year's Resolutions for Other People to Make
When making your list of New Year's resolutions, why not include some resolutions for others that could make our lives much easier.