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Conference Agenda

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Sunday - August 3rd

1:00PM-7:30PM Registration Open

1:30PM-5:30PM Education Class (You must pre-register for Education Classes)

A. Rural Development Origination & Processing Basics (CE #0116) 4 Hours Credit

Catch the wave and get on board with USDA loans. Find out why these loan products are beneficial to both your borrowers and your business. Discover what makes this common sense 100% loan product better than FHA and VA including the common sense underwriting we need in today's competitive lending market. You'll learn loan program benefits, property and borrower eligibility requirements, underwriting and credit guidelines and how to originate and process USDA RD Guaranteed Housing Loans.

5:30PM-7:30PM Welcome Reception

Hey mon! Now don’t ya’ be bashful. Enjoy cool drinks and the island sounds of steel drums while you mix and mingle with the natives.

7:30PM Dinner and Free Time on Your Own

There’s plenty of “Islands of Opportunities’ for dinner and after hours socializing for you to explore on your own or with friends. We’ll have a list of popular sites at the registration desk. . . or explore on your own!

Monday - August 4th

7:00AM-6:30PM Registration Open

7:30AM-8:00AM Education Continental Breakfast

8:00AM-12:00PM Education Classes (You must pre-register for Education Classes)

B. FHA Loan Origination Basics (Part 1) (CE #0188) 4/8 Hours Credit (You must take Part 1 and 2 for course credit)

Ride the tide to solid ground! With the sub-prime market fading away, FHA has fast become the preferred loan program for many borrowers. Get the latest updates and traing on this important building block of your business. This course covers basic requirements for origination and processing of FHA loans, underwriting and credit guidelines, basic loan calculations, down payment and minimum investment requirements, calculating UFMIP and annual/monthly MIP, FHA allowable and non-allowable closing costs, FHA required forms and the secret to completing an accurate Mortgage Credit Analysis Worksheet, marketing ideas for FHA loans to maximize profits, current HUD compliance and regulatory issues. Learn how to move an FHA loan from a “Refer” to “Accept” utilizing automated underwriting…knowledge and techniques you need to know that work... and more. (PLEASE BRING A FINANCIAL CALCULATOR)

C. All About M.E. (Mortgage Ethics) (CE #0139) 4 Hours Credit

All About M. E. is a new course about Mortgage Ethics developed to allow industry professionals an opportunity to look within for answers to problems facing the mortgage industry. It combines an individual and blended approach to the subject of Ethics. It asks the question “What Really Matters More Than Anything”? We hold “A Court of Ethics” for learning and fun! Discover what
really matters and get a first-hand look at how your actions affect individuals, communities, the nation and the world. Learn how your actions impact other associates in your organization. Learn the “Real” secret to becoming a successful leader. Participate on your team to bring these ethical dilemmas into focus and come away with ethical solutions.

D. Art of the Short Sale (CE #0184) 4 Hours Credit

This course was designed to give Brokers and Loan Officers an understanding of short sales so they are better prepared to work in today’s market. Providing Brokers and Loan Officers with the insight required to expand their professional competence by growing their residential mortgage sphere of knowledge. This insight will help Brokers, Loan Officers and consumers make the mortgage industry system work for them. The course objective is to prepare you to better serve consumers through a better understanding of short sales. What’s out there? What’s happening? What’s required? What’s the process? How long will it take? A better way? Insider tips? Mon’ don’t miss the boat on this one!

J. NC Help Now Workshop 4 Hours Credit

With foreclosures on everyone’s minds, this class and workshop will address solutions for helping troubled homeowners who are facing serious problems with their mortgages. A panel of representatives from NC’s top agencies working on this crisis will present new programs and ideas you can use to help your customers keep their homes as well as ways to avoid problems in the future. Representatives from the Federal Reserve, HUD, The Office of the NC Commissioner of Banks, NC Housing Finance Agency, and housing counselors are a part of this timely class. The workshop is designed for the originator to learn where to refer distressed homeowners for help instead of just offering a "turn down."

12:15PM-2:15PM General Session & Legislative Update (Lunch will be served in the General Session)

“I Don’t Know Where I’m Gonna’ Go When the Volcano blows!” What can we expect in our industry over the next few years? Our guest speaker is a leader in the industry and will share his insight and comments on where the mortgage business is heading and what we can do to stay afloat.

2:30PM-5:30PM Marketplace

Talk about your Islands of Opportunities! Surf the wave of exhibitors for the latest products, opportunities, programs and professional services... all designed to help you be successful! And later, enjoy adult beverages and light hors d’oeuvres.

5:45PM-7:30PM Lime’n Time Reception

After a full day of learning and networking, it’s time to relax and unwind with friends both old and new.

7:30PM Dinner and Free Time on Your Own

Tuesday, August 5th

7:30AM-12:30PM Registration Open

8:30AM-12:30PM Education Classes (You must pre-register for Education Classes)

F. FHA Loan Origination Basics (Part 2) (CE #0188) 4/8 Hours Credit

This course is a continuation of Part 1 (You must take Part 1 and Part 2 to receive course credit)
(PLEASE BRING A FINANCIAL CALCULATOR)

G. Understanding the Mortgage Industry (CE #0185) 4 Hours Credit

Develop an understanding of who the key players are in the mortgage industry and what happens during the life of a mortgage. Learn how to make the mortgage industry “systems” work for you. Gain knowledge of the possible options available to homeowners who have experienced a hardship that has impacted their ability to make their mortgage payments.

H. ID Theft: An American Expression (CE #0140) 4 Hours Credit

Shiver me timbers... pirates lootin’ an’ pillagin’. This course covers all areas of ID theft. It explains what to do if it happens to you. The course gives you a step-by-step guide based on the booklet published by the FTC “Take Charge; Fighting Back Against Identity Theft”. It also discusses business aspects of ID theft and what businesses can do for protection.

I. Breakout Session “19 Ways To Stay HOT In A COOL Market !” (NOT FOR CREDIT)

8:30AM - 10:30PM 2 HOURS NOT FOR CREDIT

This session is for Brokers and Loan Originators who are ready to get their business on the fast track to success. The market has changed, be sure you have made the necessary adjustments to your plan. Learn where you can find today’s “Pockets Of Opportunities” and how you can tap into them quickly, easily, and affordably. Gain insight to what the market and consumer are
demanding, and how you can deliver it ! Learn Bill’s new How To Steps to growing your business in any market. Create 80 transactions per year without cold calling; Use “Reverse Prospecting” to grow your business; Generate “Now Income” in
a changing market; Find today’s “New Prospect”; Use “passive marketing” to create a 24/7 lead machine; Overcome the #1 obstacle to creating a fortune in the mortgage business. As one of America’s top motivational speakers, coaches, and trainers,
Bill Sparkman is not to be missed !!


12:30pm Conference Concludes

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