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August 2010
> Better Living Through Compliance
Fannie Mae's new quality initiative puts the onus on brokers to discover the right tech tools
by Greg Holmes, national director of sales and marketing, Credit Plus Inc. 8/2010

> From the Editor
by Tony Stasiek 8/2010

> Spotlight: Georgia
by Darrick Meneken 8/2010

> Valuation Insight
Talking the talk, walking the dirt
by Griff Straw, president, Solidifi U.S. 8/2010

> Q&A: Harry Gardner
Governance chairman, Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization Inc.
by Darrick Meneken 8/2010

> Tip of the Month
Simple marketing pays
by John Shaw 8/2010

> Which Hub Is Right for You?
Enterprise-content-management systems feature many options to consider
by Will Thibodeau Co-CEO, chief technology officer, Treeno Software 8/2010

> Promote Compliance with Technology
As rules change, automated systems can keep mortgage operations in line
by B.J. Bounds, senior marketing communications specialist, Calyx Software 8/2010

> The Time for E-Closings Is Now
Electronic mortgages benefit brokers and borrowers alike
by Janine M. Atamian, executive vice president of settlement services, Lincoln Appraisal & Settlement Services 8/2010

> Stopping Strategic Defaults
Help halt a disturbing trend by offering good advice and emphasizing quality
by David Reinholtz, founder and CEO, LoanOfficerSchool.com 8/2010

> Seek Better Lender Tools to Close More Deals
Broker-facing technology could yield competitive advantages
by Joe Bowerbank, senior vice president of marketing and strategic alliances, Loan-Score Decisioning Systems 8/2010

> Prepare for E-Signatures
Software solutions can ready brokers for HUD changes regarding ink-free documents
by Adam Calvery, president, mortgage-solutions division, a la mode inc. 8/2010

> Avoid Analysis Paralysis
Thorough investigation into banking options should help you act with confidence
by Lindsay S. Bridges, director of business development, Mortgage Banking Solutions 8/2010

> Uniform Standards May Ease FHA Shift
As broker-approval tasks transition to lenders, consistency concerns mount
by Greg Schroeder, president, Comergence Compliance Monitoring 8/2010

> A Problem of Values
Eradicating mortgage fraud depends in part on promoting top-notch appraisers
by Leslie P. Sellers, president, Appraisal Institute 8/2010

> How New Rules Can Lead to a New You
Brokers must maintain vigilance as industry regulatory changes continue
by Amy Avitable, director, FIS Regulatory Advisory Services 8/2010

> Minimize Unwelcome Surprises
Use checklists to inform borrowers upfront about the need for transparency
by Desiree Patno, owner and founder, Desiree Patno Enterprises Inc. 8/2010

> Divide and Conquer
Brokers who want to be the best must be willing to compete aggressively
by Douglas Smith, president, Douglas Smith & Associates 8/2010

> Putting the 'Person' Back in Personal Contact
Learn more about potential partners and clients via face-to-face meetings
by Robert Nolan, president and CEO, IvyStone Consulting Group 8/2010


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