[Gustan Cho]

Bitcoin exists only online and is tracked through digital accounts, not physical bills or coins. Unlike regular money, there is no central bank in control. Bitcoin uses a blockchain, a shared digital ledger maintained by people around the world. As a result, banks and governments do not control what happens to Bitcoin.

Fundamental Concepts of Bitcoin

• Bitcoin is made up entirely of data and exists only as code within a large digital network.
• No single bank or company controls Bitcoin.
• Instead, thousands of computers around the world work together to keep the system running.
• There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, which makes them rare.
• Because of this, people often compare Bitcoin to digital gold.
• Currently, one bitcoin is worth about $80,000.

Mechanics of Bitcoin TransactionsHere are the basic steps in a Bitcoin transaction:

1. Bitcoins are kept in digital wallets. These wallets protect the secret codes that prove you own your bitcoins.
2. Network computers, called nodes, check the following:

• You actually own the coins.
• You haven’t already spent the coins.
• Your digital signature is legitimate.

Miners are powerful computers that collect pending transactions into groups called blocks. They then compete to solve difficult math problems. The first miner to solve the problem adds a new block to the blockchain. As a reward, they receive new bitcoins and transaction fees. block links to the previous one using cryptographic codes, creating a chain of records nearly impossible to alter. The blockchain is a public ledger, open for anyone to inspect and see who owns what.

• The Bitcoin project began in 2008 and was created by someone or a group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.
• Nakamoto started Bitcoin as a response to the 2008 financial crisis and concerns about money controlled by central authorities.
• At first, Bitcoin was worth only a few dollars.
• As more people became interested and demand grew, its price rose.
• Today, Bitcoin is surrounded by regulations, custodial services, ETFs, futures, payment processors, and many exchanges.
• Early worries about anonymity and crime were partly true, but these concerns are now mostly overstated or outdated.

Verified Facts:

• As recently as 2018, academic studies found that much of early Bitcoin activity was linked to illegal markets, such as drug sales on the dark web.
• Bitcoin transactions do not require the use of real names, which can facilitate their use in illicit activities.

What is often misunderstood:

• Every Bitcoin transaction is recorded forever on the blockchain and can be traced using forensic analysis.
• These records cannot be changed and are open to the public.
• Recent studies show that as Bitcoin has become more common and criminals have moved to privacy coins, only a small percentage of Bitcoin activity is now illegal.
• Since Bitcoin can be traced, law enforcement has seized billions of dollars in Bitcoin.
• This would be much harder to do with cash.

Bitcoin is not a hidden source of untraceable money. Instead, it works more like cash, but with a permanent public record of every transaction. With enough analysis, people’s identities can often be found. If you are thinking about a diverse investment portfolio, here are the main reasons for and against investing in Bitcoin.

Potential BenefitsDiversification and Asymmetric Return Potential

• Early adopters who believed in Bitcoin have seen their fortunes grow dramatically as its price soared.
• Usually, Bitcoin’s price moves independently from traditional assets.
• However, during times of market trouble, their prices can start to move together.

Scarcity and Programmability

Because Bitcoin has a limited supply and a fixed issuance rate, many people see it as protection against currency devaluation.

• Bitcoin allows people to send any amount of money instantly to anyone in the world, without using banks or wire services.
• This speed and flexibility appeal to both wealthy individuals and large institutions.
• Today, investors can buy Bitcoin through regulated futures contracts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and secure custodial services.

[Gustan Cho]

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The global silver market is entering a critical phase that very few investors truly understand. For years, silver supply deficits have been quietly building beneath the surface, while industrial and monetary demand continue to accelerate. Now, price mechanics and market structure suggest that silver may be approaching a powerful revaluation.
In this in-depth 18-minute analysis, we break down why silver shortages are not a future theory but a present reality. From constrained mine supply and disappearing inventories to rising industrial usage and renewed investor interest, this video explains how these forces are converging to create massive upside potential in silver prices.
You will learn how paper markets distort price discovery, why physical silver availability matters more than spot price, and how historical market behavior shows silver tends to lag—and then surge violently. This is not hype. This is a fundamentals-based explanation of why silver’s price may be dramatically mispriced today.
If you are interested in precious metals, hard assets, inflation protection, or long-term wealth preservation, this video provides critical insight you won’t find in mainstream financial media.

https://youtu.be/eKWkbBlWUA8?si=VGw0jxqsWlcC29CO

[Gustan Cho]

Attached is the website of my Associate and friend he created and will be launching WHY JOIN NEXA. Bill Burger King 🍔 🍔 🍔 🍔 🍔 🍔 developed many other informational career opportunity working at NEXA LENDING and AXEN REALTY. Mortgage Loan Originators will find answers to questions on the various options on being a MLO under an existing NEXA Mortgage Branch, an independent loan officer, having your own brick and mortar P and L net branch, leader, branch manager, or a dually licensed REALTOR and MLO with AXEN REALTY, or a dually licensed Real Estate Agent and MLO with another Real Estate Company. Bill Burg is a member and moderator of GCA Mortgage Forums and its subsidiaries and is always eager to help. Bill Burg’s email address is bburg@nexamortgage.com and cell number is 941-444-0010.

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Why NEXA Lending with Bill Burg

NEXA Lending is the fastest growing mortgage company in the nation. Come see if NEXA Lending is right for you.

[Gustan Cho]

I use Angie Crippen and Jacob Gillock from Oncourse Learning for all my NMLS licensing and annual Continuing Education (CE). Jason just emailed me today and said Oncourse Learning does not offer Real Estate Licensing Courses and Exam Preparation but their Sister Institution does

Here’s the link

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[Gustan Cho]

By the way, here is a blog I have written about FHA Case Number and how it works. Hopefully, this helps.

https://gustancho.com/fha-case-number/

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What is an FHA Case Number on FHA Home Loans

FHA Case Number is a unique 10-digit number assigned to a loan through Case Number Assignment on FHA Connection. The loan # is a case

[Gustan Cho]

FHA case numbers track FHA loan applications to prevent duplicate loans or fraud. Your lender can’t order a new appraisal until HUD releases the prior case number tied to you and the old property.[gcaforums]​

What Is an FHA Case Number?

It’s a unique 10-digit identifier (like a loan’s ID tag) assigned by HUD when your lender requests it via the FHA Connection system, typically early in the process for purchases or refinances. The first three digits show the state and HUD office; the rest are a serial number plus check digit. This number links you (the borrower), the lender, and the specific property to ensure everything stays organized under FHA rules.delawaremortgageloans+2

Why It Causes Delays

FHA requires one active case number per borrower at a time to stop people from shopping multiple FHA loans simultaneously, which could signal fraud or over-leveraging. Your old case number from the failed deal is still “open” in HUD’s system (CHUMS), blocking a new one for the current house. Appraisals can’t proceed without it, as the appraiser needs the new case number to tie their report to FHA standards.gcaforums+1

Release Process

Your lender (Gustan Cho Associates) must log into FHA Connection to either:

• Cancel the old case: If no appraisal was done or fees paid, this frees it up quickly (often same day).

• Transfer/update: If needed, they shift it to the new property, but since the first deal collapsed, cancellation is likely.hud+1
  Cases auto-expire after 6 months of inactivity, but manual release is faster. Angie Torres is correct—until released, no new case or appraisal order.[gcaforums]​

Timeline and Tips

Expect 1-3 business days for release once requested, though HUD processing runs 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET weekdays. Share this with sellers: It’s a standard FHA safeguard, not a red flag on your approval. If delayed over a week, ask your lender for the FHA Connection screenshot showing status.hud+1

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[Gustan Cho]

I will begin by outlining Nexa Mortgage’s revenue share and recruiting program, followed by a detailed explanation of how the Revenue Share program operates. Please note that information regarding risk layers and balances due when loan officers leave is not publicly available and will not be included.

NEXA MORTGAGE REVENUE SHARE PROGRAM – COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEWBasic Structure

NEXA Mortgage loan originators earn 10 basis points (0.10%) each time a recruited loan officer closes a loan. The program includes three downline levels, each with specific qualification requirements.

Tier/Level RequirementsBased on the compensation calculator, the following structure applies:

• Tier 1 (Direct Recruits): Earn 10 basis points for each loan officer you directly recruit.
• Tier 2: Requires at least 5 personal recruits to qualify.
• Tier 3: Requires at least 10 personal recruits to qualify.

The revenue share model pays out across three levels, resets monthly, and provides 12 payments per year. Some competitors only reset annually.

Key Features

• Continuous Passive Income: Earn ongoing passive income on every loan you close and on loans closed by your recruited partners, as long as your tier remains active.
• No Management Overhead: Expand your team nationwide without the complexities of managing your own brokerage.
• Retirement/Exit Strategy: With NEXA, you retain your revenue share indefinitely, and it can be passed to your heirs. In contrast, traditional mortgage companies end income upon retirement.

Example Earnings Scenarios

Scenario 1: Single Producer

• For example, a producer closing $1.5 million per month can earn $18,000 in annual revenue share.

Scenario 2: Building a Downline

• You recruit 5 loan officers (Tier 1).
• Each produces $1 million in monthly volume.
• Revenue share per month: 5 × $1M × 0.10% = $5,000. Annual revenue share: $60,000.
• If those 5 each recruit 2 loan officers (totaling 10 in Tier 2):
• Each Tier 2 loan officer produces $500,000 per month.e share: 10 × $500K × 0.10% = $5,000/month = $60,000/year
• Total passive income: $120,000 per year.

CRITICAL: What Happens When a Loan Officer LeavesNEXA’s model addresses your risk question with a unique approach:

If a loan officer leaves NEXA, their downline is not removed; instead, it is transferred to NEXA.

In some cases, NEXA may generate additional revenue when individuals leave the company.

What this means:

• You sign up John, then John signs up Sarah and Mike.
• If John leaves NEXA, Sarah and Mike remain in your downline.
• Their positions move up to you, and you continue to earn from their production.
• NEXA assumes John’s former position in the revenue share structure.

Risk Mitigation Regarding Balances Due

• While the reference does not address your concern about balances due,
• it is important to note the following regarding NEXA’s business model:
• NEXA operates on a profit-and-loss model.
• Loan officers are responsible for their own business, pay a $75 monthly technology fee, and generate income from events and the technology platform.

The key protective element is that NEXA absorbs lost revenue when loan officers depart, as it assumes the downstream position in the revenue share structure. Outstanding balances are absorbed by NEXA and are not passed to you as the sponsor. NEXA captures:

• Revenue of the departed LO’s downline production.
• Ongoing contributions from residual producers.
• Active recruiters are relieved of any associated debt.

Step-By-Step Revenue Share Explanation

Month 1 (First Month Revenue Share)

1. You sign up for NEXA as an MLO.
2. You sign up Jane (This is Tier 1).
3. Jane closes loans worth $500K
4. You earn: $500K × 0.10% commission = $500.

Month 2 (Second Month Revenue Share)

1. You sign up Tom (This is still Tier 1).
2. Jane recruits Lisa (This is now your Tier 2).
3. Jane closes loans worth $600K, Tom closes loans worth $400K, and Lisa closes loans worth $300K.
4. You earn: ($600K + $400K) × 0.10% commission from Tier 1 = $1,000.
5. You earn: $300K × 0.10% commission from Tier 2 = $300.
6. Total earned: $1,300.

Month 6 (Still Month 6 Revenue Share)

1. You now have 5 personal recruits (You have unlocked Tier 2).
2. They collectively do $3M/month.
3. They have recruited 8 people (Tier 2) who total $2M/month.
4. You earn: $3M × 0.10% = $3,000 (This is Tier 1).
5. You earn: $2M × 0.10% = $2,000 (This is Tier 2).
6. Total: $5,000 per month, or $60,000 per year in passive income.

Month 12:

You have 10 personal recruits (Tier 3 unlocked)

Tier 1: $5M/month = $5,000

Tier 2: $3M/month = $3,000

Tier 3: $1M/month = $1,000

Total: $9,000 per month, or $108,000 per year.

Important Considerations

• Monthly Reset Structure: The revenue share program paid $870,000 to loan officers in a single month, demonstrating its scale across all participants.
• No Recruiting Required: NEXA Mortgage Loan Originators are not required to use the Recruiting Compensation structure, as there are many other reasons to join the company.

Response to Your Specific Balance Due Question

There is no publicly available information on how NEXA handles situations when a loan officer departs, including potential chargebacks or compliance issues. To clarify:

• Sponsor liability concerning recruit balance(s)
• Who is responsible for the chargeback(s)
• Costs associated with compliance violations
• What termination looks like, and the financial implications

I recommend the following actions:

1. Ask NEXA directly for the complete compensation plan.
2. Discuss the risk scenarios with a NEXA recruiter.
3. Talk to some of the MLOs at NEXA to find out how it was for them.
4. Check the contractor agreement and see the sections on liability.

Please let me know if there is any aspect of the revenue share program you would like me to research further.

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MLO Revenue Share Residual Income For Loan Officers

Loan officers at Gustan Cho Associates will have the opportunity to participate in the MLO Revenue Share Residual Income, up to $3 million down.

[Gustan Cho]

Hello Lisa,

Agents with these qualifications are quite common, so there’s no reason to worry. The questions you’ve askd are ones that many agents and loan officers share. To make things clear, I’ll break down the three main scenarios in simple terbms. While I’m not a specialist in this area, I’ve asked my friend and colleague Bill Burg to respond to your concerns directly. Bill Burg is an expert when it comes to everything recruiting.

1. MLO and Realtor dual licenses from a mortgage company like NEXA.
2. Business Development Manager (BDM) and/or referral-type functions for agents who are unlicensed MLOs.
3. Real estate license added to an already licensed MLO.

I’ll give you a big-picture overview to help you grasp the process. From there, you can match it up with NEXA’s compensation plan and compliance rules as needed.

Dually Licensed Realtor And MLO (you possess both licenses)In this case, you are:

• A real estate agent with a real estate broker license
• An MLO (NMLS) who is sponsored by a mortgage company

Depending on company policy and state regulations, this may mean:

• You act on behalf of the buyer/seller on the real estate transaction and receive a real estate commission.
• You also create the buyer’s mortgage and receive loan origination compensation.

There are some key takeaways you need to know:

• You must possess and keep both licenses active: your real estate license with your real estate broker, and your NMLS license with the mortgage company sponsoring you.
• Pay plans are tightly controlled: the lender or broker must follow federal rules for loan officer pay.
• From my understanding, you can get paid basis points if you team up with a licensed MLO and the loan is in the realtor/MLO name.
• Another note, you usually cannot get paid different amounts for different loans, clients, or deals; your pay must be the same each time based on their plan.
• Conflict of interest and disclosure: because you work on both sides, you usually have to tell the customer that you have both roles and explain how you get paid.
• Some companies or states have extra rules that limit or do not allow this.
• Company policy can be stricter than the law: even if a state allows dual licensing, the mortgage company or real estate broker may have their own rules that limit or control how you can do both jobs.
• When someone says ‘dually licensed MLO and Realtor at NEXA,’ they mean you get your NMLS and mortgage company loan officer license, and keep or get your real estate license with a broker who allows it.
• Then you earn:’ Real estate commission (through your real estate broker)
• MLO commission (according to the LO comp plan at the mortgage company)

If you get conflicting information, it is often because:

• People confuse what is legally allowed and what is company policy, and
• There is a lack of consistency among state laws governing dual agency, disclosures, and compensation from both sides.

BDM Role For Agents Without NMLSThe second path is for licensed real estate agents who want to be involved in the mortgage process without becoming an MLO themselves.

Usually, a company’s BDM role means:

• The agent does not take applications, quotes, or structure loans (that belong to the LO).
• The agent does not take applications, quote rates, or structure loans; these responsibilities remain with the loan officer.
• All marketing must follow RESPA and loan officer pay rules.
• Usually, pay is set as a fixed amount for marketing or business development, not per loan.

So, the BDM real estate agent:

• Continues doing real estate like before,
• Works with the mortgage company in a non-loan officer role, helping bring in new business and joining networking events.
• Gets paid in a way that is not based on commissions or single loans, and the pay plan is approved by the company.

This option lets agents work on the mortgage side without needing an NMLS license, extra classes, or all the duties of a loan officer.

• This approach removes any concerns about working as a loan officer without a license.
• For agents who do not want to obtain an NMLS license, the BDM role focuses on business development and marketing, not earning loan officer pay on each deal.

You’re Already On NMLS-Licensed MLO, And You Add A Real Estate License

Here, you’re already working as a loan officer and thinking about adding a real estate license to your toolkit.

Possible benefits:

• You can act for buyers/sellers and take a real estate commission through a real estate brokerage.
• You can still originate your clients’ loans through your mortgage company, as long as both companies allow it.
• This way, you guide your clients from pre-approval through closing.

Here is what you need to consider:

• Does your mortgage company practice dual licensing?
• Some companies are flexible while others are not.
• Is your prospective real estate broker fine with you being an LO?
• Some brokers are not comfortable working an LO due to the added risks and potential conflicts.
• State regulations: Some states have specific guidelines on what dual-role practitioners can do, especially regarding consumer disclosures.
• Time and focus: Both jobs require real skill.
• To do well at both, you will need strong systems, solid support, and clear limits to maintain high work quality.

An active MLO designation can enhance your business if structured appropriately. However, it requires approval from both your mortgage company and your real estate broker, as well as full disclosure to clients.

Why are you receiving different answers?

• Some people mistakenly assume their company’s program is the rule everywhere.
• The idea that you can always get paid on both sides and still follow LO compensation rules and RESPA is not always correct.
• Different states and brokers have varying perspectives on permitting dual roles.

The clean way to look at it:

• Path 1 – Dual license (MLO + Realtor): You hold both licenses and get paid separately on each side, and you are bound by strict disclosure and company policies.
• Path 2 – BDM as an agent (no NMLS): You remain an agent only, and any mortgage-side compensation is classified as business development / marketing, so you do not have loan-by-loan LO comp.
• Path 3 – Already an MLO adding a real estate license: like Path 1, but you begin from the LO side and then add the real estate license with the necessary approvals.

Recommended StepsObtain the written explanation and compensation plan from NEXA (or any company) regarding:

• Dual‑licensed MLO + Realtor program
• BDM / agent program

Ask about:

• • How is compensation calculated and paid?
  • What disclosures are required when I’m on both sides of a deal?
  • Are there any state limitations that apply to my license state(s)?

Verify with your current / future real estate broker:

• Are they okay with you being an MLO at the same time?
• Any additional disclosures or in‑house policies?

Once you have everything in writing, you’ll have a clear picture of what’s allowed and how compensation works for each option.

Lisa, I’m glad Cameras and Debbie pointed you to the GCA Mortgage Forums for this discussion. These are exactly the kinds of advanced, career-focused questions our community is here to help with. If you’d like, you can share the general details of your written explanation or compensation plan—leaving out anything confidential—and we’ll help you review and understand it before you decide your next steps. I will make sure Bill Burg responds to the above questions that I do not have answers to.

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REALTOR-MLO Career Opportunities

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[Gustan Cho]

Thanks for the valuable information Marilyn

I am definitely not going to be showing houses and other types of properties and am getting a real estate license just to become a dually licensed MLO and Realtor. NEXA LENDING is a mortgage broker and correspondent lender so NEXA MORTGAGE had to change their name from NEXA MORTGAGE to NEXA LENDING. Gustan Cho Associates NMLS 2315275 and Subsidiaries is a dba of NEXA LENDING. NEXA LENDING has created, developed and LAUNCHED AXEN REALTY,in 2025 with the goal of getting licensed nationwide in every state

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GCA FORUMS Career Opportunities

GCA FORUMS Mortgage Group has career opportunities for loan officers, independent P&L branch managers, and REALTOR/MLO partners