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12/18/08 Holiday Celebration and "Blanket Drive" for the Bernalillo County Sherriff's Department John Snyder, President of NMMLA, began his final luncheon with a "call to action" to the membership. He spoke about the Loan Officer Licensing, state mandated underwriting guidelines, and the Home Loan Protection Act. Kelly O'Donnell, Director of Regulation and Licensing Department, attended and spoke about what her goals are for the mortgage industry and complimented the NM Mortgage Lenders Association on being involved. Detectives Matt Wolke and Josh Campos represented the Bernalillo County Sherriff's Department and accepted the donation of blankets for the young children that they help. With the new year beginning, the 2009 Board Members were inducted and are off and running to get ready for another busy year of legislation and changes to our industry! 11/20/08 Appraisal Underwriting Seminar and David Kittle, Chairman of Mortgage Bankers Association Genworth Mortgage Insurance put on an excellent educational seminar on Appraisal Underwriting! Many people came out of this seminar with the understanding of what "Market Value" means to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, identifying "red flags", understanding adjustments, and the changes that are going into affect April 2009. David Kittle was an excellent speaker and spoke about the "Bankruptcy Cramdown" and "The State of the Mortgage Industry." He designated that the NM market is still very good. The Albuquerque Journal and KOB 4 were there at the luncheon listening to Mr. Kittle talk about the nation's economic crisis and it's impact on the mortgage industry. 10/16/08 " The Vision of the Future" NM Legislative Challenges, Albuquerque Real Estate Market, Changes in the Credit Market for 2009. What a panel of guests we had to give us some insight for next year. Bill Elliott of Rocky Mountain Mortgage spoke about the Home Loan Protection Act, Albert Montoya of Fidelity National Title spoke about the Deed of Trusts and what they mean to NM, Larry Griffs of Griffis Appraisals spoke about Home Valuation Code of Conduct, Pat Hawkins of Superior Mortgage spoke about underwriting guideline changes, Donna King of MGIC spoke about the private mortgage insurance changes, Jim Folkman of Home Builders Association spoke about the building market of NM, and Steven Anaya of the NM Realtor Association spoke about the real estate market and what it looks like for 2009. Each one offered their insight of what 2009 would look like and what to expect. So let's get prepared now and be ready for 2009! 9/18/08 Matt Rix of Mattrixx.com "It's Not What You Know That Counts ...It's How You SAY IT!" Matt Rix had us laughing as he presented his persuasive public speaking technique called "The Art of the Signature Story" at the September luncheon. As he gave us tips, he was also making his point with his "stories". How many people remember the "Fireworks" story? It brought tears to your eyes. And what about "The Little Red Wagon"? Will you remember Matt Rix because of his stories or because of the tips that he gave you? As he simply puts it... Facts Tell, but STORIES SELL! 8/21/08 Vendor’s Fair |
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