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2010 Calendar of Past Events
March
March 9th: Crowne Plaza Breakfast – OMLA Residential Committee Power Breakfast / Event Flyer
Topic: RESPA 411 - Registration is open!
RESPA Mistakes That Can Cost You $$$
Learn the top 5:
- Fees and resources for title/escrow quotes
- Seller Paid settlement costs
- Conflicting escrow instructions
- Closing dates and rate locks
- How to partner with your escrow company to educate real estate agentsPresented by: Lawyers Title
SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE:
Jennifer Rodgers, VP of Escrow Operations
Jennifer has experience in all aspects of escrow and title with strong knowledge of real estate related services, escrow rules and regulations, and lending practices.
Carlene Lodeski, Account Manager
Carlene's background includes providing multi-state title training for lenders. She has an extensive background in lender/title underwriting and has completed Escrow I, II and II OEC certification classes.ALSO PRESENTED:
Special Session Legislative Update
Jim Markee of Markee & Associates, Inc.
Jim is recognized throughout the political community in Oregon as an effective advocate for his clients. His 35 years of experience in the legislative process has led him to represent a variety of clients on a broad range of issues before the Oregon Legislature and Oregon state agencies.MBA Priorities for 2010
Mark Fisher, 2010 OMLA Board President,
Vice President & Managing Director, The Standard, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC
April
April 13th: Crowne Plaza Breakfast – OMLA Residential Committee Power Breakfast
Topic: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You! - Event Flyer
Time: Registration 7:30 am / Presentation 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Registration is open!
Moderated by: Eric Wiley
from Pacific Residential Mortgage, Senior VP/COO
2008 Oregon Co-Broker of the Year
Presented by: Kirsten Anderson
from the State of Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services,
Division of Finance and Corporate Securities, Mortgage Lending ManagerTopics of Discussion:
ALSO PRESENTED:
- Loan Originator Licensing
- Updates on Financial Responsibility, Education and Testing
- Company Sponsorship
- Finger Printing, Background Checks and Credit Reports
- Loan Modification Companies, Short Sales and HB 2191
- HB 370 - Unlawful Trade Practices Act
Jim Markee of Markee & Associates, Inc. will be on hand to comment on the latest legislative session.
April 22nd: Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge – OMLA Bowls YOU Over!
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration is open!
Get your teams ready and come enjoy a fun afternoon of bowling with just the right amount of friendly competition!
Teams are comprised of 3 players.
Is your child joining you at work for the Annual Bring Your Child to Work day?
We would love for them to join in the fun!
A discounted registration fee is being offered to you and your child.Registration Fees include bowling, shoe rental, food & beverages.
May
May 11th: Crowne Plaza Breakfast - OMLA Commercial Committee Power Breakfast
Topic: Are We There Yet?
Discovering the Bottom of the Commercial Real Estate Market
Time: Registration 7:30 am / Program 8:00 am- 9:30 am
Registration will be open soon!
Presented by: Jeff Grose and Grant Norling
First Service PGP ValuationTopics of Discussion:
- Current market conditions for commercial property by type
- Where is the market going? Down, Up, Nowhere?
- Winners and Losers in Today's Market
June
June 8th: Crowne Plaza - OMLA Residential Committee Power Breakfast - Review Event Flyer
This Title Alone Should Scare YOU!
Impacts Every Mortgage Loan Done in Oregon Regardless of the Lender
Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Borrowers
Moderator:
Susan Brown, Umpqua BankSpeaker:
Jim Markee, Markee & Associates
Jim will provide a historical perspective of the Trade Practices ActPresentation by:
Robert Sabido, Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLPRobert is a partner with Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP. His practice focuses on insurance coverage;
consumer law, including compliance with and claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act,
Truth in Lending Act, Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act, and Washington Consumer Protection Act, civil appeals;
and complex civil litigation in OR and WA federal and state courts.This is one that no one should miss!
July
July 16th: OMLA Residential and Commercial Committee Event - Friday Early Escape Aboard the Portland Spirit!
Look at the fun we had!
August
August 22nd - 25th: Pacific Northwest Mortgage Lenders Conference – Boise, Idaho
The current economy has brought many changes to our industry. Although we love Sun Valley, we are excited to announce the 2010 Pacific Northwest Mortgage Lenders Conference will be held in Boise at the Grove Hotel on August 22nd – 25th, 2010. The Grove is the only four star hotel in Boise and we have negotiated room rates starting at $99 for conference attendees.
Two agenda tracks will be offered – one for general conference attendees and one track for attendees needing continuing education credits. We hope to offer a full slate of CE’s, so that attendees can get their entire requirement met at the conference. We will be offering optional events and our grand banquet will be at the beautiful Steuckle Sky Center on the Boise State campus.
Registration is now open at www.pnmlc.com.
Accommodations
Grove Hotel
245 S. Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 333-8000
Reservations: Online Reservations
Date: August 22 - 25, 2010
Please mention the Pacific Northwest Conference when you register as we have negotiated a $99 rate!
2010 Conference Committee Contacts
Susan Semba Leah Marchbanks (Co-Chair) (Co-Chair) Idaho Housing and Finance Assoc. First Mortgage Company of Idaho PO Box 7899 3050 - 12th Avenue Road Boise, ID 83707-1899 Nampa, ID 83686 Phone: (208) 331-4726 Phone: (208) 475-5303 Fax: (208) 331-4801 Fax: (208) 475-5320 susans@ihfa.org lmarchbanks@firstmortgageco.com
September
September 2nd: 2010 OMLA Golf Scramble at Quail Valley Golf Course in Banks.
Time: 12:00 Warm Up / 1:00 Shot Gun Start
Registration fee will include: Golf, Cart, Drink Tickets, Lunch and Dinner
Get your foursome ready!
Registration is open!Prizes to be awardedOverall Low ScoreLong Drive & KP for both Men & WomenBring your cash!Infamous Barrel of Booze Raffle at $10 each or 3 for $25
General Raffle at $5 each or 5 tickets for $20Opportunity to have a Pro take a few shots off your score at $5 each shotMulligans at $5 each (max of 2 per golfer)Does your team need a little help on the putting green?2 ft putting string things are available for $10SPONSORSHIPS
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and raffle donors!
Main Sponsors
Dinner / StanCorp Mortgage Investors
Lunch / Sterlings Savings Bank Home Loan Division
Beverage Cart / Q10/National Mortgage Co.
Golfers Gift Bags - / Directors Mortgage Inc.
Hole Sponsors
Pacific Residential Mortgage
Norris, Beggs & Simpson
Directors Mortgage Inc.
Prize Sponsors
KP for Men & Women / Pacific Residential Mortgage
Long Drive for Men & Women / Cosgrave, Vergeer Kester LLP
Golf Carts Sponsors
Two Carts / Radian Guarantee
Foursome Carts / Directors Mortgage Inc.
BARREL OF BOOZE RAFFLE
Two Barrels of Booze - OMLA Board Members
Proceeds from the Barrel of Booze raffle will be donated to Habitat for Humanity
GENERAL RAFFLE DONATIONS
Gift Certificate to The Heathman - Share Gilbert, Ticor Title
Gift Basket - Verlee Mason, PMI
Golf Bag & Box of Golf Balls - Sterling Savings Bank
Gift Basket - Directors Mortgage Inc.
Gift Basket - Cecilia Farley, MGIC
Gift Basket - Larry Melton, Genworth Financial
Wine - Deb Huff, StanCorp Mortgage InvestorsAdditional Raffle Donations are needed!
Please email either one of the emails listed below to inquire about the many
sponsorship opportunities available for this event.email: manager@oregonmla.org; or
email: All Committee Members2010 Conference Committee Contacts
Chair: Deborah Huff, StanCorp Mortgage Investors
Phone: (971) 321-6757 or Email: deborah.huff@standard.com
Co-Chair: Kyle Roaf, HomeStreet Bank
Phone: (503) 827-7991 or Email: kyle.roaf@homestreet.com
Assistant: Cheryl Ramirez, StanCorp Mortgage Investors
Phone: (971) 321-7445 or Email: cheryl.ramirez@standard.com
September 14th: OMLA Residential Committee Educational Event - Breakfast Event
The OMLA Power Breakfast
State Mortgage/Foreclosure Fraud Actions and How to Avoid Them
Speaker: Simon Whang - Assistant Attorney General, State of Oregon,
Department of Justice, Financial Fraud DivisionSimon Whang is a native Oregonian. He received his degree from Johns Hopkins University and his JD from New York University School of Law, graduating in 1999. He began his legal career at the Manhattan D.A.'s Office, before moving back to Oregon to continue prosecution for Multnomah County. Currently he works for the Oregon Department of Justice as Assistant Attorney General handling mortgage/foreclosure fraud investigations/prosecutions in the Mortgage Fraud Task Force.
Also Presented:
Jim Markee of Markee & Associates, Inc. will be on hand to comment on the upcoming Fall Elections.
Jim is recognized throughout the political community in Oregon as an effective advocate for his clients. His 35 years of experience in the legislative process has led him to represent a variety of clients on a broad range of issues before the Oregon Legislature and Oregon state agencies.
Topics to include:
- Attacking the Mortgage Fraud Case - "Civilly"
- DOJ - Our Mission
- Difference between the Civil and Criminal Worlds
- Common "Foreclosure Rescue" Scenarios
- Other Scams
- Short-Sale Issues
- And More
Who Should Attend:
- Managers
- Loan Officers
- Underwriters
- Title Company Personnel
- Escrow Officers
Location: Crowne Plaza, Lake Oswego
Time: Registration 7:30 am / Presentation 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Thank you to our Sponsors!
September 30th: OMLA End of Summer Tour & Social at PSU
Location: Portland State University
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how a rapidly growing inner-city university (second in enrollment in the state this year) handles its need for space when they have no land grant.
Tour will commence with a presentation followed by a tour of the newly renovated Lincoln Hall (the first building that PSU had). Hosted appetizers and drinks wil be available in the presentation room after the tour.
No Host after-party at the Cheerful Tortoise for those who want to relive the college experience...
Registration is open!
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors!
October
October 12th: OMLA Residential Committee Power Breakfast - Extreme Financial Makeover
Presented By: Ken Perry - Broker Knowledge Group
Ken Perry is the President/CEO of Broker Knowledge Group, a training and consulting firm that specializes in all matters related to real estate and finance.
This has been another year of major changes in the mortgage industry. Ken Perry has worked tirelessly to week through all of the major changes and bring to you a review of the last year and a look forward to the future of mortgages.
Topics to include:
- The new Dodd-Frank financial reform bill and its projected impact on the mortgage & real estate industry
- Mortgage Loan Originator compensation changes for 2011
- A look ahead to the real estate market of the future
Add to this a review of the implementation of the TILA, RESPA and SAFE Act and you will come away with a good understanding of how this new industry is functioning.
Location: Crowne Plaza, Lake Oswego
Time: Registration 7:30 am / Presentation 8:00 am - 9:30 am
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors!
October 14th: MAC – Annual NAIOP/OMLA Lender Panel
November
November 9th: Crowne Plaza Breakfast – OMLA Residential Committee Power Breakfast
Location: Crowne Plaza, Lake Oswego
Topic: "High LTV Lending" yes it still exists
Come find out what viable options are available in today’s marketplace
Featuring
Kate Bateman, Single Family Housing-Loan Specialist for USDA Rural Housing to speak about the
Advantages & Benefits of Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) FinancingNo down payment: True 100% product
No monthly mortgage insurance: Clients can afford more
No asset limits: Clients may keep liquid cash savings and other investments
NOT just for first time buyers: Anyone may applyAlso Featuring
Gail Osgood, Housing Program Specialist for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Single Family Housting to speak aboutThe basics of the program
Recent changes to the mortgage insurance portion of the programIn Addition
Verlee Mason, PMI and Cecilia Farley, MGIC to discuss the latest information regarding Mortgage Insurance97% Conventional LTV is an available option
Underwriting guidelines have eased: More borrowers and properties qualify nowThank you to our Sponsors!
December
December 9th: OMLA Annual Reception, Dinner & Raffle
Location: RiverPlace Hotel
Time: Reception 6:00 pm / Program & Dinner 7:00 pm
Speakers:
Deb Still, Pulte Mortgage Chief Executive OfficerDebra W. Still is President and Chief Executive Officer of Pulte Mortgage LLC, a nationwide lender that offers PulteGroup’s customers a wide variety of loan products and superior customer service. Pulte Mortgage is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, and also operates a major processing center in Charlotte, N.C. The company employs 1,300 individuals throughout the United States and, since 1972, has helped more than 300,000 homebuyers finance their new home purchases.
Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson
Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) is beginning her third term in the Oregon Senate after being appointed to her first term to fill the District 16 position formerly held by Senator Joan Dukes. The appointment came as Betsy began her 3rd term in the Oregon House of Representatives. In the 2009 Legislative Session, Betsy has, once again, been appointed to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means where she has served since her first session. In addition to serving as Vice Co-Chair of the Full Ways & Means Committee, her 2009 legislative duties included chair of the Transportation & Economic Development Subcommittee of Ways & Means, member of the General Government Subcommittee of Ways & Means, the Economic & Community Development Commission, State Interoperability Executive Council, Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission, Oregon State Capitol Foundation and the Fujian Sister City Committee. The Governor also re-appointed her to the Search and Rescue Task Force. Her assignments make good use of her business, government and public sector experience.Association Update
Mark Fisher, Vice President & Managing Director, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC - 2010 President OMLA
Board Nominations
Peter Behr, Vice President, Q10/National Mortgage Co. - Immediate Past President OMLALegislative Update
Jim Markee, Markee & Associates - OMLA LobbyistYou won't want to miss this once in a year opportunity to network with most of the OMLA Member Companies and some of their staff on both the residential and commercial side.
And as a bonus, this years dinner coincides with the Annual Christmas Ship Parade.
Christmas Ship Parade Information (www.christmasships.org)
Thursday, Dec. 9th - OMSI to Fremont Bridge
At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin across the river in front of OMSI and travel downriver to area of the Fremont Bridge.The fleet will go under the bridge and then turns to return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours.The 2010 OMLA Annual Dinner will include the ever popular raffle so be sure to check out the Sponsorship & Raffle page on the event website to get a sneak peak at what will be available.
New for 2011
Your registration fee will include one drink ticket that can be utilized for a premium drink,
a glass of beer or house wine.
Tickets will be distributed upon check in at the dinner
(We're sorry but Specialty spirits such as Scotch are not available with the drink ticket)All specialty spirits or additional premium drinks, beer or wine ordered from the bar will be No Host and Cash Only. An ATM is available on site!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Gold Sponsor
