The firm’s employees and their families gathered together for a time of fun and relaxation at the annual retreat held this year at the Evergreen Marriott Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Activities included golf, swimming, spa treatments, a spectacular laser…
Yearly Archives: 2014
Summer 2014 Federal Highlights
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an interim final rule defining the types of VA loans that are “qualified mortgages” for purposes of the ability to repay requirements of TILA and Regulation Z. The interim final rule is effective…
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Summer 2014 States In Brief
Arizona HB 2018 The Governor of Arizona signed into law HB 2018 relating to Arizona’s anti-deficiency statutes. This legislation is effective July 24, 2014. Arizona HB 2098 The Governor of Arizona signed into law HB 2098 relating to loan originators. …
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Summer 2014 “Talking The Talk”
Terry Franzén will participate in a round table discussion on Litigation Trends at the Mountain States Justice Annual Conference in Lewisburg, WV in July. In October, Terry will speak on Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement at ABA’s National Institute in Baltimore. …
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Spring 2014 Announcements
The firm gathered together to throw a baby shower for Sharmin Arefin, who is expecting her second child, a baby girl, in July. Congratulations to Sharmin, Marcel and big brother, Zain! We are proud to announce that Jenny Dozier is…
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Spring 2014 Federal Highlights
The CFPB issued a report regarding “pain points” for consumers in mortgage loan closings. Among other things, the CFPB noted that consumers feel (1) there is not enough time to review documents in advance of or during closing; (2) the…
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Spring 2014 States In Brief
Arkansas Amendments to Fair Lending Act The Arkansas Securities Department revised its rules regarding Qualifications for Licensure; Licensee Duties; Recordkeeping; Prohibited Activities and Practice and Procedure. The amendments were effective February 9, 2014. Georgia HB 750 The Governor of Georgia…
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Spring 2014 “Talking The Talk”
Terry Franzén spoke on “The Latest Targets in the Auto Financing Industry” at ACI’s 18th Consumer Finance Class Actions and Litigation conference in Los Angeles in April. Terry will also address the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance…
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Invitation to Attend ACI’s Mortgage Servicing Compliance Conference at a Discount
I will be speaking at ACI’s 2nd Bank and Non-Bank Forum on Mortgage Servicing Compliance on June 25-26, 2014 at The Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The government crackdown on mortgage servicing operations is increasing the pressure with regard to processes, paperwork,…
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Invitation to Attend ACI’s 14th National Forum at a Discount
I will be speaking at ACI’s 14th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement on April 25 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. This conference has been revamped to provide attendees with up-to-the-minute insights and strategies…
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