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2007 MAMP Conference & Exposition
"March Mortgage Madness"

Get ready for an exiting, dynamic, fun-filled, continuing education, and business-oriented bonanza as over 1,500 mortgage professionals are expected to gather at the Maryland Association of Mortgage Brokers' 2007 Conference & Exposition- "MARCH MORTGAGE MADNESS" to be held Thursday, March 1- Friday March 2 in the Baltimore Convention Center.

Highlighted by an exhibition of nearly 125 vendors of products and services to the mortgage community, the event includes seven two-hour continuing education classes needed by brokers and their loan
originators in order to maintain their license
to do business in Maryland.

Schedule Exhibit Space Information List of Exhibitors by Booth Number Registration Information & Fees Register Now Hotel Accommodations Directions/Parking Information Advance/On Site Reservations Cancellation Policy Personnel Recruitment Thanks to Our Sponsors

5:00 p.m.- Members Annual Meeting (Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel)

6:30 p.m.- MAMP Installation Dinner & Salute to Partners

Enjoy a wonderful view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor while dining in the city's exclusive Center Club.
(Separate $95 Registration Fee Required)

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.- 3rd Annual MAMP Pool Tournament!
Special Networking Event - Edgar's Billiard Club
(One East Pratt St., Plaza Level - Suite 14, Baltimore, MD 21202/410-752-8080)

Get a head start on the Convention activities with this special networking event. Join your fellow mortgage professionals as they enjoy a cash bar, light buffet, and upscale billiards, including MAMP’s 3rd Annual Pool Tournament! Whether you are setting up your booth or gearing up to attend the convention, plan to come in early as you won't to miss this opportunity!

(You MUST be fully registered for the Conference to attend this event!)

 

Friday, March 2

7:45 a.m.- General Registration Opens
Hall G Foyer - Off Sharp Street

8:15 a.m.- “Federal Law Update"

What's new and what's developing with Federal laws and how will they affect your business? MAMP will review the latest federal issues, including how Montgomery County was affected by federal laws.
(Approved for 2 hrs. of "Federal Law Update" Required Continuing Education)

Presented by: J. Steven Lovejoy, Shumaker Williams, PC
Mr. Lovejoy's practice encompasses compliance, regulatory and transactional work for depository and non-depository companies providing financial services. From 1986 to 1996, Mr. Lovejoy was counsel to, among others, the Maryland State Bank Commissioner and the Commissioner of Consumer Credits.

8:15 a.m.-"Reverse Mortgages "

Come learn more about a reverse mortgages and how it is a federally insured loan that allows a homeowner age 62 or better to borrow against the equity in their home without creating a monthly payment. (Approved for 2 hours of Elective Continuing Education)

Presented by: Mark McVearry, Academy Mortgage
As President of Academy Mortgage, LLC, is a nationwide mortgage company specializing in the Reverse Mortgage for seniors. Mr. McVearry, who holds a degree in Finance from Towson University, has been working with the Reverse Mortgage program since 1990. In addition to meeting clients in the comfort of their homes. He has been on the Board of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) and has appeared on several radio and television shows to discuss the nuances of the Reverse Mortgage program.

9:55 a.m. Break

10:10 a.m. - "Maryland Law Update"

In the midst of the 2007 Session of the Maryland General Assembly, MAMP will review all of the issues addressed during the session, along with the Brokers Forms designed by Ms. Corwin. (Approved for 2 hrs. Of"MD Law Update" Required Continuing Education)

Presented by: Marjorie A. Corwin, Esquire Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC
Ms. Corwin is widely respected for her expertise in federal and state mortgage banking and mortgage brokering issues. Since 1982, Ms. Corwin has concentrated her practice in the financial institution regulatory area and in the area of consumer finance. She is a frequent lecturer on these topics.

10:10 a.m. - “FHA, VA and Washington Regulatory Update"

A discussion of forthcoming changes to the Federal Housing Administration loan programs, the current and proposed state of the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee programs, and a review of proposed and recently enacted Federal laws and regulations affecting the mortgage banking industry. (Approved for 2 hours of "Elective" Continuing Education)

Presented by: Brian J. Chappelle, Potomac Partners
Brian J. Chappelle is a founding partner of Potomac Partners- a Washington-based consulting firm specializing in mortgage finance industry presentation. Prior to forming Potomac Partners, Mr. Chappelle was Senior Staff Vice President for the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA), and earlier, was Director, Single Family Development Division, of the Federal Housing Administration.

10:10 a.m.- "Reach More Borrowers with Fannie Mae's Mortgage Products & Technology Tools"

In this course, learn how Fannie Mae's mortgage products and technology tools can assist borrowers who want to purchase a new home or refinance out of a higher-payment existing loan. Learn from an industry leader!

Presented by: Dawn Piazza, Fannie Mae Consultant
Dawn Piazza, Consultant with Fannie Mae's Community and Multicultural Lending Team, joined the sales team in April of 2001. Dawn is responsible for consulting and training mortgage brokers/bankers, and lenders on the use of Desktop Originator and the opportunities available through Fannie Mae's products. Dawn manages the Illinois and Washington/ Baltimore markets. Dawn has been instrumental in increasing awareness of the opportunities in minority origination with Fannie Mae's lending partners, through speaking sessions at national mortgage broker and realtor trade shows, and through continuous support of customers in her markets.

Noon - 4:30 p.m.- 2007 Exhibition

Learn about the latest products and services available to the mortgage brokers of Maryland as you make your way through this year’s exhibition. Meet and reestablish relationships with Lenders, Wholesalers, Appraisers, Insurance Companies, Credit Reporting Agencies, and Software Manufacturers to name a few. Lunch will be served from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Each exhibitor will have a supply of “MAMP Bucks” to give to the brokers and loan officers who visit their booth. These bucks can be used to buy lunch or drinks in the Exhibit Hall. Then, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., those brokers attending the trade show only will be admitted.

3:30 p.m.- "Surviving the State Audit- Implementing Effective Quality Control "

This course provides an in-depth examination of how to survive audits in the mortgage industry. The course begins with the different types of audits and compliance issues the consumers & industry professionals should be aware of. It will then work through some actions you can take to prevent from having a bad audit.(Approved for 2 hours of Elective Continuing Education)

Presented by: John Ricche
John has been responsible for the organization, implementation and management of two successful secondary marketing operations. One of the organizations was a bank with subsidies and operations nationwide. He has also spent his time developing and maintaining a compliance program for 32 states to assure compliance to federal and state regulations. This included HUD required compliance. A comprehensive reporting system was developed and maintained.

3:30 p.m. - "Originating Loans the Right Way to Increase Your Referral Business"

The past few years have seen a significant increase in state laws addressing issues such as predatory lending and, more recently, stated income loans. In this session, loan originators will learn what is ethically correct using real life examples of loan applications and procedures. Originators who have followed these principles have seen a growth in their repeat and referral customers.
(Approved for 2 hours of “Ethics” Required Continuing Education)

Presented by: Manuel Celaya, The Washington Savings Bank
Manual started in the industry in 1989, running a small brokerage operation in Bethesda. Several years later he worked with Irwin Mortgage (1999) and then in 2001 went to Embassy Mortgage (broker) to structure operations (Embassy is a large broker targeting "emerging markets"). He answered Sue Grant's call to join her at nBank, NA in 2004, following her to TWSB as a member of her team.

4:45 p.m. - TGIF MAMP!

Here's a great way to wrap up this year's MAMP Convention and kick start your weekend. Let the Friday rush hour traffic subside and join other MAMP professionals for this fantastic social and networking opportunity. Don't forget to collect your MAMP Bucks - the drinks will be free!

 

List of Exhibitors by Booth Number

Registration Information & Fees

Registrations include continental breakfast, Maryland-required continuing education and sales elective classes, the dynamic trade show exhibition, and the refreshing early evening reception. This year, MAMP will offer a special "Exhibit Only" registration to those brokers who are not members of the Association. This registration option does not include any continuing education, but does offer the opportunity of collecting MAMP Bucks for lunch and cocktails.

*$100 may be applied toward membership

Register Now

Advanced registration is now closed. PLEASE REGISTER ON SITE!

MAMP has a rate of $169 single/double for its guests to stay overnight in the convenient Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel. Reservations must be made by February 8, 2007. To make your reservations, please call the Marriott at 410-962-0202. Be sure to tell them that you are part of the Maryland Association of Mortgage Brokers Convention in order to receive your discounted rate.

Directions/Parking Information

TO THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER
Take 95 to Baltimore Exit 53 (395N Downtown/Inner Harbor). 395 becomes Howard Street. Continue two (2) blocks and then turn right on Pratt Street. Continue on Pratt Street two (2) blocks and the Convention Center will be on the right hand side. MAMP's exhibition is in
Exhibition Hall G (Sharp Street).

PARKING
Various parking options are available in the area including hotel lots in the Marriott, Hyatt, Sheraton (one block), Harbor Court (one block) and a private lot on Conway at Light St. (one block). Don't miss a minute of this year's exciting conference and exposition — come early to secure the best spot.


Advance/On Site Reservations

Advance registration will close on February 23, 2007 and must be received with payment in the MAMP office by that date in order to be guaranteed. On site registration will be open in the Otterbein Lobby of the Baltimore Convention Center on March 2, 2007 at 7:45 a.m.


Cancellation Policy
All registrants must include appropriate payment to be accepted and guaranteed. Registrations are nontransferable. A full refund will be granted if a cancellation is received in writing by February 16, 2007. If a cancellation is received between February 17 and February 23, 2007 there will be a $25 cancellation fee; cancellations received after February 24 will not receive a refund.


Personnel Recruitment

The solicitation of mortgage brokers or loan officers for purposes of employment is strictly prohibited. The Maryland Association of Mortgage Professionals reserves the right to remove any individual or organization engaging in this practice.

Thanks to Our Partners!
Gold
American Brokers Conduit
Financial Strategies
1st National Bank of Arizona
Flagstar Bank

Silver
Chevy Chase Bank
Eastern Savings Bank
First Horizon Wholesale
First NLC Financial Services
MGIC

Bronze
District Appraisals & Settlements
Equi First
Express Financial Services
National City Home Equity
Oxley & Goldburn Insurance, Inc.
Popular Financial
Sandy Spring Bank
Saxon Mortgage
SunTrust Equity Wholesale
Washington Mutual & Long Beach Mortgage

MAMP would like to thank it's Gold Partner in Education for their continued support:

720 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
TEL: (410) 752-6262 | FAX: (410) 752-8295
EMAIL: MAMP@assnhqtrs.com