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Upcoming October Seminars Programs & Events 06.23.09 | Deciphering the Code: Working with the HVCC
Recent October Seminars Programs Now Available on CD | Co-Sourcing: New Tactics for a Volatile Market and Beyond Webinar Now Available on CD | Valuation Radio: Nailing REO Inspections Webinar Now Available on CD | RESPA Radio: Introducing the New GFE: A Step-By-Step Guide Webinar Now Available on CD | Title Radio: Closing with the New HUD-1 Audio Seminar Now Available on CD | Mastering the 1004MC
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Mastering the 1004MC is the perfect opportunity for independent appraisers, lenders’ in-house valuation leaders and others in need of dead-accurate market trend analysis to learn the ins and outs of the GSEs' new Market Conditions Addendum, which will be required for all loans sold to Fannie and Freddie as of April 1. Attendees will walk away from this Webinar with a thorough understanding of the form’s requirements, specific examples of the kind of analysis Fannie and Freddie want from appraisers, practical tips for streamlining the additional work and more! This webinar discussed:
Tracy has been a resident of El Paso, Texas since 1965. She attended the University of Texas at El Paso where she studied Business Administration. Ms. Martin served as the Regional Manager and senior analyst for El Paso Appraisal Corporation, a Texas corporation doing business as JDH/EL PASO - Valuation Consultants, a full-service real estate, business machinery and equipment valuation company with offices in Austin, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, and El Paso, Texas. Ms. Martin is involved primarily in the valuation of real estate including commercial income properties, industrial properties, and vacant land. She has been active in the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS where she was the 1992 President of the Commercial Investment Division and a member of the Budget and Finance and the Strategic Planning Committees. Ms. Martin has also served as an officer and a member of the Board of Directors of the El Paso CCIM Chapter, and has taught real estate courses (core and continuing education) the better part of a decade.
Kathy Coon’s responsibilities at FNC include the creation of FNC’s Generally Accepted Appraisal Rules®, which provide an automated review of appraisals for both compliance and risk issues. Kathy is a consultant in the detection of faulty or fraudulent appraisals and conducts training in the appraisal, quality assurance, and underwriting departments for lenders, government agencies, and law enforcement. Kathy has served the Appraisal Institute on its board of directors and executive committee, as Chair of Education, and was twice elected chair of the Residential Appraisal Board. She is a national instructor for the Appraisal Institute and is the developer of the Appraisal Institute’s seminar, Quality Assurance in Residential Appraisals: Risky Appraisals = Risky Loans. Kathy is also a member of the Mortgage Banker Association’s Fraud and Ethics subcommittee and serves on MBA’s Appraisal Fraud Task Force. Kathy Coon holds degrees in business and criminal justice and is qualified as an expert witness.
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Matt Smith Matt Smith is the managing editor of Real Estate Technology News, which provides analysis and insight into the latest developments in mortgage technology and real estate data, including e-mortgages and risk management tools. Prior to joining October Research, Matt was a managing editor with Advisor Media, which publishes educational journals for IT professionals. A graduate of Tulane University, Matt lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and two daughters.
Show Format The recording of this Valuation Review webinar containings a Flash based video replay of the event, an audio only recording and the complete set of PDF handouts provided to attendees during the show.
FNC, a software solutions company, pioneered real estate collateral information technology and includes the nation’s top lenders among its clients. CMS, its Collateral Management System®, and Collateral DNA®, its data and analytics products, help clients automate their processes and data as well as make informed decisions about property valuations from origination and servicing to the secondary markets. Now Available on CD | Valuation Radio: Appraising Under the HVCC - Your Survival Plan Quick Links: Industry Experts | Order CD
The final version of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct has been released, representing agreed-upon appraisal standards from New York's Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and their regulator, OFHEO. First announced in March, the original agreement has been the subject of fierce debate, and some backlash, by the appraiser and mortgage industries for months. Now that the final rules have been handed down, what does it mean for appraisers and their clients? How will the changes affect your career and the direction of your business? This audio seminar will bring you answers, including:
For over 20 years, Tony Pistilli has been involved in the real estate appraising and lending industries. Currently, Tony is Chief Retail Appraiser and Vice-President of Consumer Banking Risk Management at US Bank. His responsibilities include ensuring the compliance of valuation products, policies and procedures with federal regulatory agencies. Currently he is leading the project to centralize the appraisal process among all business lines within the bank. Prior to joining US Bank, Tony was President of Park Appraisal Service and has work at several mortgage companies and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tony is vice-chair of the Minnesota Real Estate Appraiser Advisory Board.
Joseph C. Magdziarz, MAI, SRA, is the 2009 vice president of the Appraisal Institute. He will become the president elect in 2010 and president in 2011. For 38 years, he has been an active member of the Appraisal Institute and president of Appraisal Research Inc. in Rockford, Ill. Magdziarz has served two terms on the Institute’s National Board of Directors and five years as Chair of the Education Committee. He has also chaired the National Audit Committee, Instructor and Faculty Committees, and Education and Publications Committees. Finally, Magdziarz is an approved Appraisal Institute instructor for 26 courses in the Appraisal Institute’s QE, AE, CE, and USPAP curriculums.
Kathy Coon’s responsibilities at FNC include the creation of FNC’s Generally Accepted Appraisal Rules®, which provide an automated review of appraisals for both compliance and risk issues. Kathy is a consultant in the detection of faulty or fraudulent appraisals and conducts training in the appraisal, quality assurance, and underwriting departments for lenders, government agencies, and law enforcement. Kathy has served the Appraisal Institute on its board of directors and executive committee, as Chair of Education, and was twice elected chair of the Residential Appraisal Board. She is a national instructor for the Appraisal Institute and is the developer of the Appraisal Institute’s seminar, Quality Assurance in Residential Appraisals: Risky Appraisals = Risky Loans. Kathy is also a member of the Mortgage Banker Association’s Fraud and Ethics subcommittee and serves on MBA’s Appraisal Fraud Task Force. Kathy Coon holds degrees in business and criminal justice and is qualified as an expert witness.
Steven S. Albert, MAI, SRA is the Executive Vice President of Allstate Appraisal, L.P., a 50-year old, Chicago-based national Appraisal Management Company.
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Matt Smith Matt Smith is the managing editor of Real Estate Technology News, which provides analysis and insight into the latest developments in mortgage technology and real estate data, including e-mortgages and risk management tools. Prior to joining October Research, Matt was a managing editor with Advisor Media, which publishes educational journals for IT professionals. A graduate of Tulane University, Matt lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and two daughters.
FNC, a software solutions company, pioneered real estate collateral information technology and includes the nation’s top lenders among its clients. CMS, its Collateral Management System®, and Collateral DNA®, its data and analytics products, help clients automate their processes and data as well as make informed decisions about property valuations from origination and servicing to the secondary markets. Quick Links: Industry Experts | Order CD
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Short sales have become a popular way for lenders to unload unwanted properties as foreclosures soar. For many title agents, this has become the majority of work coming their way. While this is a growing revenue source, there are many facets to this transaction title agents must keep in mind before jumping head first into these deals. What you will learn:
Thomas W. Cronkright II is a founding member of Sun Title Agency and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. He is a licensed title producer in multiple states. Tom is an attorney admitted to practice in the State of Michigan and holds a real estate broker's license. His primary responsibilities include marketing, strategic planning, business development and oversight of the company's commercial property division. Tom was previously an attorney in the business and corporate practice groups of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP and Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. In 2004, Tom formed Corporate Advisors PLC, a private law firm that specializes in legal and corporate strategy services for businesses and business owners. Tom received his B.A. degree in finance from Western Michigan University and his law degree from Wayne State University.
Lawrence R. Duthler is a founding member of Sun Title Agency and serves as its president. He is a licensed title producer in multiple states. Lawrence is an attorney admitted to practice in the state of Michigan, a certified public accountant and a licensed real estate broker. His primary responsibilities include finance, strategic planning, business development and operations. Lawrence was a member of the business practice group of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP and is currently Of Counsel in the business practice group of Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. Lawrence received his B.A. in accounting and Masters in Taxation from Grand Valley State University and his law degree from Wayne State University.
Tracie McRae is the Operations Manager for Sun Title Agency and brings over 25 years of title experience. Since 1983, Tracie has had a hand in various aspects of the title process including serving as Michigan Production Manager for Chicago Title of Michigan, Vice President Agency Manager for Independent Title Services, Inc. and Production Manager for The Title Office, Inc. Prior to that, she was the sole proprietor of a title company in Massechusetts and worked with a law firm there. Tracie holds a bachelor’s degree in pre-law, which she earned from Michigan State University.
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Jeremy Yohe is the editor of The Title Report, which provides business news and analysis for the settlement services industry. Prior to joining October Research, Jeremy was the managing editor of The Massillon Independent, a daily newspaper in Northeastern Ohio. He has 15 years experience as a journalist and has won several Associated Press awards for writing and design while working for several newspapers in Ohio and Indiana.
Show Format This October Radio webinar was a multimedia seminar featuring an online presentation synchronized with a telephone based audio seminar. Order your CD now of Niche Markets: Title Agents Find Lifeline with Short Sales Quick Links: Industry Experts | Order CD
RESPA Radio - Complying with the Final RESPA Reform Rule RESPA reform: The final rule is here HUD has capped off a decade of attempted RESPA rulemaking with the issuance of a final rule that will dramatically alter the mortgage process. Although the rule bears much similarity to the proposed version released in March 2008, HUD has made some key changes in the final version that will require much scrutiny. In this exclusive audio seminar event, our RESPA experts will explain what’s in the final rule, how it’s changed from the earlier proposed version, and will give you a head start on implementation strategies as you prepare to get your business into compliance. Who should listen:
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Since 2001, Ivy Jackson has served as the Director of the Office of RESPA and Interstate Land Sales, the office responsible for administering the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. Since 1991, she has provided program compliance guidance to industry and regulators, initiated numerous investigations and enforcement actions and participated in the major policy and rule making decisions. A recent major initiative included participating on the RESPA Team to draft the proposed rule. Other initiatives include the 1997 revision of the HUD settlement costs booklet and the 1998 Joint Report with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, which recommended changes to RESPA and TILA. Ms. Jackson is frequently asked speak to national and state associations and regulatory agencies on RESPA enforcement. She was recognized for her contributions and leadership at HUD as a 2005 Honoree for National Women’s History Month.
Laura joined the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of RESPA in 2006 as a Compliance Specialist investigating potential violations of RESPA. Laura has been actively involved in development of the 2008 RESPA Rule, particularly page 3 of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement. She also coordinates Collaborative Enforcement between RESPA and state regulators. For much of her career, Laura has worked in the private industry for a number of prominent attorneys and title companies in the Washington, D.C. area, gaining extensive experience in all aspects of the real estate settlement process management, systems design, auditing, reconciliation, training, processing, closing, and post-closing procedures necessary for a multi-jurisdictional area. She has been a licensed title producer since 1997 and has personally conducted thousands of settlements.
Jeffrey Arouh Jeffrey Arouh has practiced in the real estate, executive relocation and settlement services areas for several years, and represents title insurance companies, real estate brokers, appraisers and title insurance agencies. Arouh is a frequent lecturer for seminars and conferences on numerous legal issues involving real estate, title, mortgage banking and consumer finance. Arouh is also a member of The Employee Relocation Council, the Public Policy and Law and Government Relations Committee, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Arouh is admitted to the New York Bar and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Christopher Cruise Christopher Cruise is one of the most experienced trainers of residential mortgage loan originators, processors and homebuyers in the nation. He teaches for LenderTraining.com and AllRegs.com. Cruise is also a Washington, D.C.-based freelance reporter specializing in mortgage issues and has been following the RESPA reform debate for years, covering hearings and interviewing the major players in the debate. He has been quoted in Forbes Magazine, The Washington Post, US News & World Report, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. Cruise is a longtime member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Responsible Loan Officers.
Howard A. Lax, the "Darth Vader of TILA," is a corporate law attorney with the Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based firm Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, P.C. His practice concentrates on financial institutions consumer compliance and regulatory affairs, and real property law. Mr. Lax earned his J.D., cum laude, from Wayne State University's School of Law and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Active in the legal community, he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Business Law Section and is a member of the governing council of the Real Property Law Section. He also publishes a bimonthly legal newsletter for the mortgage banking industry.
Phillip L. Schulman Phillip L. Schulman has a national practice specializing in a range of matters related to real estate finance, mortgage banking and consumer finance in both the primary and secondary markets. Schulman is the former General Counsel to the Home Improvement Lenders Association and was the former Assistant General Counsel of the Inspector General and Administrative Proceedings Division at HUD. He is a frequent lecturer for seminars and conferences sponsored by industry-related groups on various legal issues involving real estate, title, mortgage banking and consumer finance. Schulman has also authored dozens of articles on issues affecting the settlement service industry and is coauthor of “A Practical Guide to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.”
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Robin Wardzala serves as the editor of RESPAnews.com, a site dedicated to all things RESPA, featuring fast-breaking coverage of HUD settlements and events; exclusive, in-depth reports on compliance issues and regulatory reform debates; and analysis of important RESPA court cases. Robin is also the editor of Real Law Central, a legal publication aimed specifically at real estate agents and brokers, featuring exclusive, analytical reporting on the court cases, legislative developments and regulatory compliance challenges unique to the real estate industry. Your registration includes RESPA Radio-related handouts with permission to make an unlimited number of additional copies for participants at your site. Download handouts by clicking on the links below to open them in your web browser or alternatively you can right click the links and select Save Target As to save them to your computer.
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CD Format RESPA Radio is an audio seminar attended via telephone and recorded for purchase on CD.. Each CD (compact disc) contains a recording of the original broadcast plus PDF versions of all the handouts provided by our experts during the show. Please note that you will receive your CD approximately 1-2 weeks after the date of the show.
RamQuest Software, Inc. is the premier producer of software tools for the Land Title Industry.
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Title Radio: Competitive Advantage Through Technology All title companies tout "best-in-class customer service." So how can a title company break through that cliché? By providing an automated business process that interfaces with your client's Web-based production software, orders can be captured, processed and kept moving with speed and accuracy. Join our panel of experts on November 6, as they share how an automated business process will increase your bottom line, streamline workflow efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. Who should listen:
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Ginger is vice president and general manager of Beltway Title. She joined the Beltway Title team in September 1995. She has over 37 years experience in the Title Industry. She has held every position in a title company beginning with processor, then settlement officer, director of sales and client services and now holds the top position in the company, General Manager. She has attended many conferences, seminars and management training sessions. Ginger is very passionate about her position and the industry in general. She is very active in the Realtor associations, Mortgage Broker Association, Mortgage Banker Association, Homebuilder Association, RESPRO, MLTA and ALTA (American Land Title Association). She holds a seat on the Board of Directors for RESPRO. She is a member of the State Issues Task Force Committee for RESPRO. She has been appointed to the closing committee for ALTA and the legislative committee for MLTA. Ginger is a Certified Land Title Professional as was selected as a Nuts N Bolts Instructor, which is the continuing education series sponsored by Maryland Land Title Association.
Bill Stueber Chief Executive Officer Garden Home Title Bill Stueber is the Chief Executive Officer of Garden Home Title Group, a national title, escrow and settlement service provider formed in 2004 and based in Sunrise, FL. Since 2005, Bill has also served as Managing Partner of Title Advisors Group, which delivers enterprise-class technology solutions and software consulting to title companies across the country. TAG had successfully guided its clients to uncommon profitability and increased market share. Optimistic, as the title industry enters an unprecedented period of opportunity stemming directly from rapid, broad-based changes in regulatory and internet technology influences, TAG provides a cost-effective, high ROI value proposition to its client base. As a nationally-recognized technology to business expert, Bill has consulted for more than two hundred companies, financial institutions, analysts and investment groups in the areas of technology to business integration, business process flow, financial model sustainability, management change outs, financial and operational forecasting, mergers & acquisitions and rollup consolidation strategies. Bill’s clients include CitiGroup, Goldman Sachs, Franklin-Templeton, Oppenheimer Funds, Bear Stearns, Fidelity Investments, Pequot, Deutsche Bank, McKinsey & Co., Bain & Company among many others. Prior to the joining Garden Home Title, Bill served as CEO of Wireless Assets Inc., a NJ-based technology company in the telecom industry where Bill guided the Company to more than $80M in revenues and industry-leading profitability in less then 4 years, including a successful private equity exit. Immediately prior to joining Wireless Assets, Bill served as CEO of Securfone America Inc. (NASDAQ: SFAI), one of the first prepaid wireless software companies in North America. At SFAI, Bill chaperoned development and deployment of the first network-based, non-carrier, prepaid wireless software platform in the US. Since 2002, Bill has served as Trustee and Director at his Alma Mater, DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA., where he also serves on the Development and Advisory Board Committees. Bill has been a member of the Gerson Lehrman Group Technology Leaders Council since 2002, maintaining a consistent “Top 5%” national ranking among his industry peers. Throughout his career, Bill has spoken at numerous conferences, symposiums and panels. Most recently, he has been the Key Note speaker for the 2007 GMAC National Conference presentations on Affiliated Business Arrangements (AfBA’s) for Title, Escrow and Closing Services, the Key Note speaker for the 2007 South Florida Technology Alliance together with numerous other speaking engagements.
Mark Holley Vice President, Channel Sales and National Accounts RamQuest Software, Inc. Mark Holley started his career in the computer network services industry in 1985. He has since worked with Fortune 1000 companies designing, implementing and maintaining network infrastructure. Holley’s cross-industry experience established a strong foundation for his consulting role helping companies reach long-term business goals. In 1988 he joined the management team at DataStar USA. During his tenure, annual revenues increased from 2 to 14 million. In May 2001 Holley was hired by RamQuest as the National Director of Sales. RamQuest has since become the leading independent software provider in the Title Industry. Holley was later moved into the role of Associate Vice President, Business Development where he was responsible for identifying and integrating RamQuest’s title software with new, emerging markets. He currently serves as Vice President, Channel Sales and National Accounts. In this role Holley is responsible for executing the company’s strategic initiatives in the areas of underwriter relationships and national customer accounts. Mark Holley also serves on the Membership Committee for the American Land Title Association and on the Annual Conference and Communication/Marketing Committees for the Texas Land Title Association.
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Matt Smith Matt Smith is the managing editor of Real Estate Technology News, which provides analysis and insight into the latest developments in mortgage technology and real estate data, including e-mortgages and risk management tools. Prior to joining October Research, Matt was a managing editor with Advisor Media, which publishes educational journals for IT professionals. A graduate of Tulane University, Matt lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and two daughters.
Jeremy Yohe Jeremy Yohe is the editor of The Title Report, which provides business news and analysis for the settlement services industry. Prior to joining October Research, Jeremy was the managing editor of The Massillon Independent, a daily newspaper in Northeastern Ohio. He has 15 years experience as a journalist and has won several Associated Press awards for writing and design while working for several newspapers in Ohio and Indiana.
Show Format October Radio is an audio seminar attended via telephone.
RamQuest Software, Inc. is the premier producer of software tools for the Land Title Industry.
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State of the Industry: An Economic Point of View Recovery soon? It depends... ...on a complex chain of events that involves a delicate balance between actions by the Fed, the value of the dollar internationally, investor confidence, reduction in housing stock, overall health of the job market, the possibility of recession, the threat of inflation, and, ultimately, the potential of pent-up demand unleashing as consumer confidence builds back up. Order your CD now of this audio rebroadcast of the most popular session from our recent 2008 National Settlement Services Summit held June 17 & 18 in Cleveland. Hear our Keynote speaker, Dr. Carter W. Murdoch PhD, Marketing & Compliance Executive, Realtor Builder Mortgage Services Group, Bank of America Consumer Real Estate, discuss his take on the current state of the housing market, including one key indicator in Florida that signals a ray of hope to the industry.
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Timely, insightful information from one of the nation's leading mortgage and realty experts that you don't want to miss... It's almost like being there!
Presenter Handout - Click to download (PDF 836kb) Show Format October Radio is an audio rebroadcast attended via telephone.
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On July 14, the Federal Reserve Board approved a 400-page final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending - TILA) under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA). Is your business prepared for the critical changes that mortgage originators will face under this new rule? As the implementation period begins for adapting your business practices to the extensive new rule, it is crucial to understand what's changed and how. In this interactive audio seminar, our expert legal panel broke down the new regulation for you and provided solid and useable steps for compliance. Who Should Listen?
The rule covers a broad range of issues, which were discussed during the show:
Do You Know... The Federal Reserve also proposed mortgage broker disclosure changes that were not included in the final rule. Why the yield spread premium was left out, how rulemaking is still going forward on that issue, and in what form it may return. The rule prohibits unfair, abusive or deceptive home mortgage lending practices and restricts certain other mortgage practices. The final rule also establishes advertising standards and requires certain mortgage disclosures to be given to consumers earlier in the transaction. Order your CD to find out if your business is prepared for the critical changes that mortgage originators will face under these new rules.
Partner Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, P.C. Howard A. Lax, the "Darth Vader of TILA," is a corporate law attorney with the Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based firm Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, P.C. His practice concentrates on financial institutions consumer compliance and regulatory affairs, and real property law. Mr. Lax earned his J.D., cum laude, from Wayne State University's School of Law and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Active in the legal community, he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Business Law Section and is a member of the governing council of the Real Property Law Section. He also publishes a bimonthly legal newsletter for the mortgage banking industry.
Partner Buckley Kolar LLP Joe Kolar is founding partner of Buckley Kolar LLP. Mr. Kolar regularly counsels financial institutions, financial services companies, mortgage companies, mortgage insurers, national trade associations and others in complying with mortgage and consumer lending regulations, including those relating to real estate settlement procedures, privacy, electronic signatures and records, escrows, truth in lending, fair credit reporting, equal credit opportunity, fair housing/fair lending, community reinvestment, state regulations and licensing. Mr. Kolar also has a significant practice in evaluating, drafting and advocating new legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the mortgage and consumer credit industry. Mr. Kolar advises on FHA-insured and VA-guaranteed single-family and project mortgage loan programs, GNMA guaranteed securities programs and the programs and policies of FNMA and FHLMC, as they relate to loan origination, servicing and secondary market transactions. In addition, Mr. Kolar frequently represents mortgage lenders and others in negotiating joint ventures, marketing and Internet origination agreements and vendor agreements, as well as other contracts used or needed by a wide variety of financial services companies.
Chairman, Consumer Financial Services Practices Group McGlinchey Stafford PLLC Bennet Koren is the Chairman of the Consumer Financial Services Practice Group at McGlinchey Stafford PLLC, a law firm with offices in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio and New York. He is resident in the New Orleans office and his national practice involves Mortgage Lender Regulation; Financial Institution Regulation; Consumer Lending Law; Truth in Lending; Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act; Class Action Defense; and Insurance Regulation. His professional affiliations include: The American Bar Association, Business Law Section; Banking Law Committee; Consumer Financial Services Committee; Conference on Personal Finance Law; Governing Law Committee; Consumer Bankers Association, Lawyers Committee; Louisiana Bankers Association; Bank Counsel Committee; and Mortgage Bankers Association. Bennet frequently speaks on regulatory and compliance issues at local and national programs. He is currently listed as one of Woodward White’s Best Lawyers in America and was recognized as one of the best lawyers in the field nationwide in Consumer Financial Services Regulation by Chambers USA. He is the author of the “High Cost Mortgages,” in the Law of Truth in Lending. Bennet received his B.A. (with honors) from Michigan State University, and his J.D. from Wayne State University of Law School. He is admitted to practice law in the states of Louisiana and Michigan.
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Managing Editor Mortgage Law Central, RESPANews, Real Law Central Robin Wardzala is managing editor of RESPAnews, Real Law Central and Mortgage Law Central, three October Research publications providing legal and regulatory news, court reporting and analysis for the real estate and mortgage industries.
Robin has nine years of journalism experience in newspapers, magazines, community newsletters and trade publications, and has had her work included in a writing handbook for university students. A graduate of Hiram College, she lives in the Greater Cleveland area.
TILA Final Rule
CD Contents Mortgage Radio is an audio conference attended via telephone. Each CD (compact disc) contains a recording of the live show along with PDF handouts from the show. Please note that you will receive your CD approximately 2-4 weeks after the show.
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What are the obligations of a buyer's agent when two of their buyers decide to put purchase offers on the same property? What duties does an agent owe to each party in a real estate transaction if they are simultaneously representing both the buyer and seller in a single sale? What happens when an agent is both operating in a dual capacity AND either acting as the buyer or seller of the property? What if they take a dual role as both real estate agent and loan officer for the buyer in the same transaction? Clearly, there are some sticky areas of law where these potential conflicts of interest are concerned. Listen to this audio seminar to find out:
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Trip Riley is a Partner and Vice Chairman of Saul Ewing’s 100-plus attorney Litigation Department, where he concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation and business torts matters. Trip has authored and co-authored a number of articles on Sect. 8 & 9 RESPA, AfBAs, mark-ups/overcharges and class-action consumer fraud claims. Trip is a member of the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section, as well as its Business Torts and Corporate Counsel committees. He is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association. Lytle Law Brian was born in North Carolina, moved to Virginia with his family at an early age, and grew up in Hampton, Virginia. He attended Hampton High School until his senior year when he left school and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his four year enlistment, Brian served with distinction as an air traffic controller, obtained his private pilot's license, and returned to school to finish his education, achieving both an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree before the end of his enlistment.. Brian was graduated with honors from Azusa Pacific College in 1979 with an Associates Degree. He was graduated with University High Honors from Southern Illinois University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science, and from the T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, Virginia, with a Juris Doctor degree, in 1984. He is admitted to practice before all Virginia state courts, including the Virginia Supreme Court, the United States District Court, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. He is a member of the Virginia State Bar and an affiliate member of the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors, where he has been named affiliate of the year. Brian regularly represents real estate agents in commission, malpractice, and licensing cases. He has spoken to numerous local associations, writes a regular column for the Realtor Update and has twice spoken at NAR national conventions. Brian is married to the former Brenda Jean Nice. They have four children and reside in York County, Virginia.
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Robin Wardzala Managing Editor RESPANews, Real Law Central, Mortgage Law Central Robin Wardzala serves as the editor of RESPAnews.com, a site dedicated to all things RESPA, featuring fast-breaking coverage of HUD settlements and events; exclusive, in-depth reports on compliance issues and regulatory reform debates; and analysis of important RESPA court cases. Robin is also the editor of Real Law Central, a legal publication aimed specifically at real estate agents and brokers, featuring exclusive, analytical reporting on the court cases, legislative developments and regulatory compliance challenges unique to the real estate industry.
ORDER YOUR CD NOW for Real Estate Law 101: Fiduciary duty and dual agency Valuation Radio: Appraiser Survival Series Quick Links: Industry Experts | Handouts | Order CD
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Matt Smith is the managing editor of Real Estate Technology News, which provides analysis and insight into the latest developments in mortgage technology and real estate data, including e-mortgages and risk management tools. Prior to joining October Research, Matt was a managing editor with Advisor Media, which publishes educational journals for IT professionals. A graduate of Tulane University, Matt lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and two daughters.
Chief Appraiser Secolink Settlement Services John Cirincione, SRA, CRE, FRICS, is chief appraiser for Secolink Settlement Services. He was recently appointed to the Appraisal Institute’s newly formed Mentoring & Apprenticeship Project Team. John is the Appraisal Institute’s representative to the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) and chairs MISMO's Valuation Services/Real Estate Property Information Workgroup.
Show Format Valuation Radio is an audio conference attended via telephone. Attend on your own or invite client and colleagues to join you in a conference room - it's all the same low price! • The rate is per site/phone line. Invite your staff, colleagues or even customers to join you in your conference room — the price remains the same for this critical information. • E-mail questions or topics you would like to hear answered live on the show any time to • Each CD (compact disc) contains an exact recording of the live show that is available for purchase. Please note that you will receive your CD approximately 4-6 weeks after the show. Freddie Mac Appraisal Bulletin Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Charts Your registration includes Valuation Radio-related handouts with permission to make an unlimited number of additional copies for participants at your site. Handouts will be available for download here, 24 hours prior to the event.
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Tracy Martin
Kathy Coon, SRA
Tony Pistilli
Joseph C. Magdziarz, MAI, SRA
Steve Albert
Thomas W. Cronkright II
Lawrence R. Duthler
Tracie McRae
Jeremy Yohe
Ivy Jackson
Laura Gipe
Robin Wardzala
Howard A. Lax
Joseph M. Kolar, P.C.
Bennet S. Koren 
Robert A. Cook
Robin Wardzala
Francis "Trip" X. Riley, III
Brian Lytle
Elizabeth A. Kern, IFAS, DAC 
Ron L. Nation, MAI, SRA
Jacqueline Doty
Chris Whitley
George Vann, SRA
Matt Smith
John Cirincione, SRA, CRE, FRICS |
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