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2004 FEATURES AND REPORTS

This index lists feature stories, reports and news items that appeared in Secondary Marketing Executive in 2004.

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Accounting

  • Proposal For Fair Value Accounting Of Servicing Rights Divides Industry Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 12

Alt-A

  • Alt-A Lending Is Becoming Mainstream, But Risks Abound For The Inexperienced Author: Steven M. Abreu Feb., p. 14
  • Alt-A Loans Can Fulfill Needs Of Nontraditional Borrowers Author: Ashok K. Gujral Sept., p. 32

AVMs

  • Automated Valuation Tools Grow Up Author: Dr. H. Stan Banton Mar., p. 34

Bundled Services

  • Embracing Bundled Services Platforms Will Give Lenders Critical Advantages Author: Dave Black Apr., p. 12

Capital Markets

  • Borrowers' Short Horizons Create Special Features For Relo Loans Author: Linda Lowell June, p. 26

Comment

  • National Standards Needed For Consumers, Mortgage Industry Author: Mitch Feinstein Jan., p. 4
  • Homegrown Vs. Purchased: The Comparison Author: Ed Jones Feb., p. 4
  • Possible Solutions For Saving The TBA Market Author: Andrew Davidson Aug., p. 4

Compliance

  • Crossing The Regulatory Minefield To Generate Profits In 2004 Authors: Christina Speh and Heather Schwartz July, p. 8
  • Traverse The Predatory Lending Law Maze With Outsourced Technology Author: Roger Fendelman Oct., p. 16

Construction Lending

  • Making Construction Lending Better, Faster, Cheaper Author: Brad Meyer June, p. 28

Convention Preview

  • Industry Players Eagerly Awaiting Annual Convention In San Francisco Author: Jerry DeMuth Oct., p. 40
  • Industry Strengthens Efforts To Battle Identity Theft, A Growing Problem Authors: Bill Matthews and Laura Saunders Oct., p. 44

    COVER STORY

    • Mortgage Firms Awaken To Opportunities Of Financing Mortgages For Hispanics Author: Michael J. Kling Jan., p. 1
    • Hedging With MBS And Treasury Options Can Provide Fallout Insurance Author: Ted Thomas Feb., p. 1
    • Home Equity Loans Are Becoming More Popular As Refi Allure Fades Author: Michael J. Kling Mar., p. 1
    • Lenders And Service Providers Are Partnering To Offer Bundled Packages Author: Dona DeZube Apr., p. 1
    • Scrutinize Prospective Investor Partners To Construct Profitable Relationships Author: Len Israel May, p. 12
    • Questions To Ponder When Considering Transitioning To Mortgage Banking Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 32
    • Advancing To The Next Level Of Originations Technology Author: Michael J. Kling July, p. 12
    • Subprime Lenders And Investors Grapple With Multiplying Local Regulations Author: Michael J. Kling Aug., p. 24
    • Lenders Hosting Home Buying Classes To Increase Purchase Money Volumes Author: Michael J. Kling Sept., p. 1
    • Credit Unions Becoming More Aware Of Secondary Marketing Practices Author: Michael J. Kling Oct.., p. 1
    • Short-Term Assets Popular As Extension Risk Becomes A Concern Author: Bob Segal Nov., p. 22
    • FBI Steps Up Efforts To Fight Fraud Committed By Industry Insiders Author: Michael J. Kling Dec., p. 1

    DIRECTORIES

    • Directory Of Mortgage Banking Technology Jan., p.26
    • Directory Of Wholesalers June, p. 36
    • Directory Of Valuation Providers July, p. 26
    • Directory Of Subservicers Sept., p. 24
    • Directory Of Industry Service Providers Dec., p. 28

    Emerging Markets

    • Incipient Secondary Market Developing For Loans To Immigrants With ITINs Author: Jerry DeMuth Nov., p. 26

    FORECASTING

    • Loan-Level Characteristics Are Key To Quantifying Economic Loss Feb., p. 32

    FRAUD

    • Protecting Brand Equity And Trading Value With Proper Fraud Strategies May, p. 30

    FYI

    • EappraiseIT Introduces Its Limited Reconciliation Report Jan., p. 10
    • United Guaranty Direct Expands Its Product Line Jan., p. 10
    • Lion Inc. Purchases Assets Of Ignition Mortgage Technology Solutions Inc. Jan., p. 11
    • Titleserv Opens Its McLean, Va., Branch Office Jan., p. 11
    • Argent Mortgage Company Expands And Moves Its Corporate Offices In California Jan., p. 11
    • Chase Home Finance Commits $500 billion To Increase Home Financing To Minority, Low- To Mid-income And Immigrant Borrowers Feb., p. 12
    • Mortgage Market Inc. Adopts The Brand Name Of Its Parent Company To Become RBC Mortgage-Mortgage Market Division
    • MIT Lending Opens Five New Branch Offices In California, Washington And Florida Feb., p. 12
    • ComUnity Lending Expands Into Virginia, Maryland And Wisconsin Feb., p. 12
    • BankUnited Opens A Wholesale Mortgage Office In Schaumburg, Ill. Feb., p. 12
    • American Mortgage Network Opens A New South Central Regional Center In Houston Feb., p. 13
    • Secure Identity Services Accreditation Corp. Names KPMG An Accredited Auditor And VeriSign Inc. A Credential Service Provider Feb., p. 13
    • Old Republic Title, Residential Information Services, Moves From Fairlawn, Ohio, and Expands Into New Offices In Akron Feb., p. 33
    • The Homeownership Rate Reaches Record High 68.6% In The Fourth Quarter Of 2003 Mar., p. 17
    • Former Branches Of Sterling Capital Mortgage Co. Convert To The RBC Mortgage Brand Mar., p. 17
    • Synergistic Software Systems Is Renamed SharperLending LLC Mar., p. 17
    • Swiftview Inc. Expands Its Management Team And Relocates To Larger Facilities In Portland, Ore. Mar., p. 17
    • 1 Source Data And First Lenders Data Inc. Form a Partnership, FirstClose LLC Mar., p. 17
    • Old Republic National Title Acquires Kaspar & Associates Inc. and Kasparnet LLC Mar., p. 18
    • The MBA and Blackboard Inc. To Offer Web-based Training For Mid-sized And Large Financial Services Organizations Mar., p. 18
    • ComUnity Lending Opens A New Office In The Chicago Area Mar., p. 18
    • Freddie Mac And The Financial Institutions Group Join To Promote InterFirstlink Mar., p. 18
    • America's Community Bankers And Freddie Mac Renew Their Alliance Agreement Mar., p. 18
    • LandAmerica Financial Group Inc. Purchases Michigan Title Company Mar., p. 18
    • Argent Mortgage Co. LLC Expands Its Sports Sponsorships Mar., p. 19
    • MISMO Releases Version 1.0 Of The SMART Document Implementation Guide Mar., p. 19
    • Easton Bank And Trust Co. To Participate In The Independent Community Bankers Of America's Mortgage Reinsurance Program Mar., p. 19
    • Saxon Capital Inc. Converts To A REIT Mar., p. 33
    • Trinity Inspection Services Inc. Rolls Out Same-Day Turnaround Services For New Construction Draw Inspection Mar., p. 33
    • Lightyear Capital Completes Acquisition Of DeepGreen Bank's Home Equity Lending Business Mar., p. 33
    • The Prieston Group Inc. Rolls Out TPG Mortgage Solutions Apr., p. 8
    • AllRegs Consolidates Ownership Apr., p. 10
    • Oak Street Mortgage Launches New Correspondent Lending Channel Apr., p. 10
    • M&T Mortgage Launches New Correspondent Lending Division Apr., p. 10
    • Arlington Capital Mortgage Corp. And Windsor Financial Mortgage Corp. Merge Apr., p. 10
    • Appintell To Hold 15-City Fraud Survival Symposium Tour Apr., p. 18
    • Argent Mortgage Company LLC Will Sponsor The High-Definition TV broadcasts of the PGA TOUR Apr., p. 18
    • Fair Isaac Corp. Launches An Online Service That Compares Consumer Loan Rates Based On FICO Scores Apr., p. 19
    • Countrywide Relaunches Its Business Unit Dedicated To Nonprime Lending Using A New Name, Specialty Lending Group Apr., p. 19
    • MIT Lending Adds New Branch Offices In Denver And Kansas City Apr., p. 19
    • Deutsche Bank Expands Into The Subprime Arena With Former First Franklin Financial Corp. Employees May, p. 14
    • Loan Holders Can Buy And Sell Debt Portfolios At DebtOutlet.com May, p. 14
    • Wall Street Analytics Inc. Launches A New Service Bureau Product May, p. 15
    • Rob Kessel, Marc Felisky, Lindsay Hill And Glen Brown Form Compass Analytics LLC May, p. 15
    • MILA Inc. Nearly Triples Its Origination Volume to $1.5 billion in 2003 May, p. 15
    • Fair Isaac Corp. Will Acquire The Ordinary Share Capital Of London Bridge June, p. 16
    • Online Documents Inc. Will Provide Mortgage Document Services For Lenders One Co-op Members June, p. 16
    • GreenPoint Mortgage Opens Branch Offices In Southfield, Mich.; Silver Spring, Md.; And Salt Lake City June, p. 16
    • TransUnion Introduces Its Rapid Notify Account Acquisition and Cross-Sell Products June, p. 16
    • United Guaranty Corp.'s Credit Insurance Companies Form Alliance With Case Shiller Weiss June, p. 18
    • Entyre Acquired By A Private Investment Team Lead By Richard Beedon And Christopher Eagle June, p. 18
    • Kroll Factual Data Inc. Acquires The Credit Network Trust June, p. 18
    • IntraPrise Solutions Inc. Acquires Merit Dynamics Inc. June, p. 19
    • Option One Mortgage Corp. Updates Best Practices June, p. 19
    • American Mortgage Network Expands Operations In Florida June, p. 19
    • First Franklin Financial Corp. Opens An Office In Farmington Hills, Mich. June, p. 31
    • United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company Launches Payment Advantage June, p. 31
    • ComUnity Lending Opens A New Nonprime Lending Division, CreditFlex Funding June, p. 31
    • AmericanDreamDownPaymentAssistance.com Launches Web Site Listing Government-Subsidized Down Payment Assistance Programs July, p. 17
    • Old Republic Title, Residential Information Services Develops Resources For Spanish-Speaking Borrowers July, p. 17
    • DeepGreen Financial Creates GreenMax July, p. 17
    • GE Consumer Finance Acquires WMC Finance Co. July, p. 17
    • American Residential Investment Trust Inc. Changes Its Name To AmNet Mortgage Inc. July, p. 18
    • AppIntell Enhances Its Fraud Detection Tool July, p. 18
    • BPO Tracker Changes Its Name To Clean Capital July, p. 18
    • Milestone Leadership Consulting Introduces MileMarker July, p. 18
    • Granite Loan Management Acquires Constructsure Aug., p. 12
    • RBC Mortgage Opens Two New Branches Through Joint Ventures With Homebuilders Aug., p. 12
    • Pay Rent, Build Credit Inc. Launches Web-Based, Self-Help Credit Building Service Aug., p. 12
    • Commerce Velocity Obtains Four New Customers For Its Credit Quality Decisioning Suite Aug., p. 12
    • Mers Launches MERS eRegistry Aug., p. 14
    • Master Financial Inc. Expands Into Texas, With A Focus On The Dallas-Fort Worth Area Aug., p. 14
    • CTG Real Estate Information Services Acquires Determination Processing Services Inc. Aug., p. 14
    • PCi Corp. Improves The Capabilities Of Its Compliance Products Aug., p. 14
    • American Equity Mortgage Acquires Integrity Mortgage Corp. Aug., p. 14
    • ComplianceEase Introduces The PredatorAnalyzer AssureCert Aug., p. 14
    • Andrew Davidson & Co. Inc. Launches ValueNet Aug., p. 14
    • MoneyLine Lending Services Joins Alliance Between The ABA And Freddie Mac Sept., p. 15
    • Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. Launches Old Republic Packaged Services Division Sept., p. 15
    • TransUnion Introduces Its Prospects On Demand Sept., p. 15
    • eAppraiseIT LLC Releases The Third Generation Of EagleCert Sept., p. 15
    • American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. Acquires Residential Home Centers From WaMu And Its Subsidiaries Sept., p. 29
    • RBC Mortgage Signs A Builder Forward Commitment With Victoria Homes Sept., p. 29
    • AppIntell Partners With Technology Providers To Offer Its Fraud Detection And Compliance Services Sept., p. 29
    • Lee Brodsky Starts The Mortgage Banking Insurance Group At JMB Insurance Sept., p. 35
    • Option One Mortgage Corp. Opens Wholesale Branch Office In Andover, Mass. Sept., p 35
    • TransUnion Settlement Solutions Acquires Denver-based AccuPost Corp. Oct., p. 19
    • LoanPerformance Rolls Out Version 1.0 Of Its TrueStandings Securities Information Product Oct., p. 19
    • The Prieston Group Has Patents Pending On Two Key Business Processes Oct., p. 19
    • The Chase Credit Companies Introduces ValuStar Oct., p. 27
    • First Franklin Financial Corp. Builds And Implements The First Operating Components Of Its Integrated Origination Network, ION Oct., p. 27
    • First Lenders Data Inc. Now Provides Flood Determination Services To 34 Credit Unions Through A Partnership With Prime Alliance Solutions Inc. Oct., p. 27
    • The Mortgage Institute For Financial Services Professionals Broadens The Base Of Those Qualified To Be Mortgagor Financial Representatives Oct., p. 27
    • Clear Capital Unveils Its PI+AVM Product Oct., p. 39
    • The Impac Companies Announces Its Total Loan Volume Is Up More Than 50% From The Previous Quarter Nov., p. 14
    • AppIntell Inc. Changes Its Name To AppIntelligence Inc. Nov., p. 14
    • Kroll Factual Data Inc. Acquires National Flood Research Inc. Nov., p. 14
    • PCi Corp. Launches Its Third Party Origination Monitor Nov., p. 14
    • Universal Savings Bank Acquires Five Branches Of The Wholesale Operations Of American Mortgage Express Financial Nov., p. 14
    • HomeVestors Of America Inc. Names iwayloan Its Preferred Vendor For Retail Mortgage Services Nov., p. 15
    • Military Housing Assistance Fund Helps Those In The Military Who Want To Buy A Home But Cannot Afford The Down Payment Or Closing Costs Nov., p. 15
    • Prime Associates Inc. Now Includes The Financially Exposed Persons (FEPs) List In Its Database Nov., p. 15
    • Informative Research Introduces Products That Can Help Lenders Raise Borrowers' Credit Scores Nov., p. 15
    • AIG United Guaranty Enhances Its Underwriting Process Dec., p. 16
    • LSI Credit Services Joins Forces With ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Dec., p. 16
    • TransUnion Settlement Solutions Unveils StreamLoan Title Dec., p. 16
    • AppIntelligence Inc. And The Prieston Group Partner To Offer DISSCOTPG Dec., p. 17
    • IndyMac Bancorp Rolls Out Zona Hipotecaria, A New Spanish B2B Web Site Dec., p. 17
    • Central Pacific Mortgage Expands Into The Wholesale Arena Dec., p. 17

    Hedging

    • Overcoming Fears Of Taking The Jump To Mandatory Delivery Of Loans Author: Brad Nease Mar., p. 38
    • Several Methods Are Available To Handle Hybrid ARMs Author: Rob Kessel Oct., p. 10

    Home Equity

    • Building A Better Pipeline Through Relationship Management Systems Authors: Ken Carter and Gene Mehr Mar., p. 14

    Legal Trends

    • The Perils Of Purchasing Portfolios With New York High-Cost Loans Author: Bruce J. Bergman Feb., p. 10

    Legislation

    • Covered Home Loan Category Removed From New Jersey Lending Law Authors: Leonard A. Bernstein and Robert M. Jaworski Aug., p. 28
    • New Massachusetts Lending Law Also Applies To Conforming Loans Author: Patricia Antonelli Nov., p. 12
    • New Predatory Lending Law Introduces Restrictions And Prohibitions Author: Patricia Antonelli Dec., p. 8

    Marketing

    • Use The Sarbanes-Oxley Act To Your Competitive Advantage Author: Camille Schuster Oct., p. 52

    New Technology

    • Desktop Applications Vs. The ASP Model: Each Offers Benefits And Disadvantages Author: Christopher Eagle Mar., p. 10

    Niche Mortgage Products

    • Alternative Loan Products Offer Options And Benefits For Home Buyers Author: Kathy Jacobs Aug., p. 22
    • Commercial Lenders Are Welcoming Referrals From Residential Brokers Author: Michael J. Kling Sept., p. 10

    Niche Products

    • Secondary Market Evolving For Properties On Indian Reservations Author: Jerry DeMuth Apr., p. 34
    • The Interest-Only Phenomena: An Answer To Rising Home Prices Author: Mike Parthasarathy July, p. 32
    • Reverse Mortgages Undergoing Changes, But Some Say More Must Be Done Author: Jerry DeMuth Nov., p. 34

    Nonprime

    • Learning The Real Story Behind Today's Nonprime Borrower Author: Jeffrey Zeltzer Oct., p. 34

    Offshoring

    • Outsourcing To India: The Solution May Be Closer Than You Think Author: Susan Thrasher Apr., p. 22

    Originations

    • Down Payment Assistance Programs Are Gaining Widespread Acceptance Author: Rod Waller Feb., p. 18
    • Lenders As Financial Consultants: Helping Clients Plan Their Mortgages Author: Randall A. Luebke June, p. 20
    • Mortgage Planning Helps Clients Meet Their Financial Goals Author: Randall A. Luebke July, p. 23
    • How To Use Return On Capital To Determine Profitability Author: Joe Garrett and Corky Watts Sept., p. 30
    • How To Avoid Costly Mistakes When Selecting Direct Marketing Lists Author: David Hadaway Oct., p. 20

    Outlook

    • Trends To Spot If You're Worried About A Housing Price Bubble In Your Backyard Authors: Michael Sklarz and Norm Miller Jan., p. 8
    • Red Hot Housing Prices Prompt Worries Of A Real Estate Bubble Author: David Stiff Apr., p. 16

    Outsourcing

    • Outsourcing Customer Services Allows Firms To Focus On Their Core Business Author: Anthony R. Chase Aug., p. 32

    Personnel

    • Leading, Motivating And Retaining Key Talent During Uncertain Times Author: Joanne G. Sujansky Feb., p. 24
    • Downsizing Is Inevitable But Doesn't Have To Be An Ax-Wielding Exercise Author: Larry Oberhaus Mar., p. 7
    • Avoiding Common Pitfalls That Can Lead To Poor Performance And Productivity Author: Joanne G. Sujansky April, p. 53
    • Motivate Your Staff Through Planning And Individualized Plans Author: Julie Piepho Oct., p. 22
    • Hire Experienced Staff To Transition From Broker To Mortgage Banker Author: Elaine Roccio Dec., p. 18

    Product Development

    • Keys To Developing Investor Relationships And Maintaining Loan Guidelines Author: Derek Long Apr., p. 45

    Risk Management

    • Secondary Marketing Risk Management Faces New And Old Forces Authors: Peter Pollini and Steve Davies Apr., p. 20
    • Operational Risk Ties Together Interest Rate Risk And Credit Risk Author: Rebecca B. Walzak Aug., p. 16

    Secondary Market

    • Ginnie Mae Losing Market Share To Competitors But Fighting Back Author: Bob Segal Nov., p. 28

    Secondary Marketing

    • How To Avoid A Liquidity Crisis By Selling Your Scratch And Dent Loans Author: Charlie Hodge June, p. 14
    • Keep A Close Eye On Loan File Quality To Control Document Exception Problems Author: J. Eric Westerhausen Aug., p. 30

    Securitizations

    • Credit Risk Advisors Offer Oversight To Benefit RMBS Investors Author: Robert Segal Apr., p. 30

    Subprime

    • Correspondent And Wholesale Lenders Hope To Increase Volumes Author: Michael J. Kling May, p. 8

    Subservicing

    • Beware Of Hidden And Overlooked Costs In Loan Servicing Author: Lynn Goodman Nov., p. 16

    Technology

    • Learning How To Plug The Product Gap In Your Loan Origination System Author: Tim Bartek Jan., p. 12
    • The Next Step: From LOS And Portals To Multi-Lender Origination Platforms Author: Steve Jordan Feb., p. 26
    • Integration Of Disparate Systems Poses Major Challenge For The Industry Author: Michael J. Kling May, p. 16
    • Electronic Mortgage Alliances Promote The Demise Of The Paper Process Author: Tom Litke Aug., p. 18
    • Getting Into Nonprime Lending Is No Problem With New Technology Author: Ed Jones Oct.., p. 38

    Valuations

    • Evolution Of Hybrids Allows AVMs To Be Applied In Higher-Risk Areas Author: Tom O'Grady May, p. 22
    • AVM Providers Distinguish Themselves With Specialties, Value-Added Services Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 40
    • Risk Scores Can Eliminate Costs And Risk From The Mortgage Chain Author: Gregory Hansen Oct., p. 28

    Warehouse Lines

    • Your Warehouse Line Could Be The Tool That Rescues Your Bottom Line Author: Kelly A. Granger Jan., p. 24

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