Borrowers whose application date was listed after December 1, 2011 are eligible to take part in 360 Mortgage Group’s participation with HARP 2.0. Additionally, all EA-I, II, III, and occupancy loans are HARP-eligible with unlimited LTV and CLTVs with AU Approval. 360 is also accepting existing MI transfers and no appraisals will be required on loans receiving a Property Fieldwork Waiver. There is no limit to the number of financed properties owned by a borrower that can be considered HARP-eligible and no minimum FICO is required.

Since first accepting HARP 2.0 applications, 360 Mortgage Group’s active loan pipeline has increased by almost 700 percent and 360 expects customer participation with HARP only to increase in the coming months. As a result of its increased loan activity, 360 is adding staff.

“We’re focused on making quality hires as rapidly as possible, adding expert staff to meet the daily increasing demand both for HARP and all other loan types,” said Mark Greco, President of 360 Mortgage Group.

“360 has truly embraced the spirit of HARP 2.0,” Greco said. “If homeowners have made their payments without fail throughout the past four years during an economic crisis, then they are going to continue to make those payments now. These homeowners see their home as just that – a home – and not just an investment. These are the people that Fannie and Freddie are seeking to help right now, and so is 360.”

If you are interested in contacting 360 Mortgage Group about HARP 2.0 then visit 360′s website at https://www.360mtg.com or contact the following individuals:

Regional Contacts:

West:
Greg Fullmer, Regional Production Manager of the Western Region, at (303) 809-8210 or gfullmer@360mtg.com.

Southeast and Mid-Atlantic:
Brad Smith, Regional Production Manager of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Region, at (813) 397-3979 or bsmith@360mtg.com.

National Accounts:
Scott Stavinoha, Inside Sales Manager (866) 418-2997 or sstavinoha@360mtg.com.

About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group LLC is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States.

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“We established LockCentral specifically for mortgage bankers that want to operate a centralized lock desk without having to incur the expenses of additional full time resources and to also improve on data integrity for our hedging clients,” said Curtis Richins, president of MCT.

“Running an efficient lock desk is paramount to a lender’s profitability. However, the successful implementation and effective management of an internal desk can be very involved and time consuming, and not all secondary marketing departments are ready to adopt, implement and efficiently utilize what are generally complicated, onerous locking tools that often fall short of profitability expectations.”

LockCentral is a proven model that is run by a dedicated team of seasoned secondary marketing analysts who reside in multiple MCT offices across the country in different time zones, which is designed to provide responsive customer service levels to clients. The LockCentral offering also allows lenders to private label their lock desks, enabling secondary staff to work with MCT analysts while eliminating the onus of managing locking tasks so they can focus on other duties.

LockCentral’s benefits include:
* Access to a full suite of services at a significant reduction in costs
* Gain lock management and pricing accuracy assurance
* Rapid scalability to handle changes in volume
* Redundant price/margin verifications are provided for all lock requests and updates
* Secondary and hedging training is provided to existing lock desk personnel
* Service is available for both best efforts and mandatory sellers
* Provides secondary loan re-pricing
* Enacts instant auto lock submissions and confirmations
* Detailed tracking and reporting delivers newfound visibility.

MCT will be holding discussions about its LockCentral service at the MBA’s National Secondary Marketing Conference and Exposition in its suite at the Intercontinental in New York, New York. MCT’s suite is located in is in the Central Park Room on the Ballroom level. To schedule a meeting, contact Kim Moore at (469) 202-7161 or via email at kim.moore@mctrade.net.

About MCT Trading:
MCT Trading, Inc. is a risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, CA in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; and San Francisco, CA. MCT is recognized as a leading provider of mortgage pipeline hedging service and currently supports more than 75 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program.

For more information, please visit http://www.mct-trading.com or call (619) 543-5111.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949.378.9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com.

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The panel, which is geared toward loan originators, will feature a lineup of industry experts that features David Battany, director at PennyMac; Sue Woodard, president of the Mortgage Market Guide; Phil Rasori, chief operating officer at Mortgage Capital Trading; and Rob Chrisman, capital markets consultant. The event will be moderated by Jeff Tarbell, vice president of Comstock Mortgage and host of the Talkin’ Money show on CBS radio.

Key topics to be discussed include:
* A cloud view of the industry from Rob Chrisman;
* The impact of HARP 2.0;
* Identifying a myriad of new changes with the FHA;
* Effective marketing and database management for 2012;
* How to best compete with the big box banks;
* The future of Fannie Mae;
* Defining loan hedging;
* Why only certain rates get offered (rate shelf).

Session details:
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pacific Time.
Location: Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa, Sacramento, Calif.

The Mortgage Insight Conference is sponsored by Comstock Mortgage. For more information, visit www.insightconference.net or call 800-955-6180.

About MCT Trading:
MCT Trading, Inc. is a risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, Calif. in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, Pa.; Dallas, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; and San Francisco, Calif. MCT is recognized as a leading provider of mortgage pipeline hedging service and currently supports more than 70 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program. For more information, please visit www.mct-trading.com or call (619) 543-5111.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949.378.9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com.

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Prior to joining 360 Mortgage Group, Berchock was regional sales manager for Clearpoint Funding, senior mortgage originator for Home Town Mortgage, regional sales manager for both Countrywide Home Loans and SunTrust Bank, Southeast regional sales manager for the wholesale and correspondent division of Sovereign Bank, regional sales manager for the retail division of Cendant Mortgage, and vice president and branch manager of the retail division of Philadelphia Mortgage Corporation.

Berchock received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Delaware.

“As a former mortgage originator I was looking for a company that provided outstanding customer service, quick response times, user-friendly technology and a product line that could help me to better serve my clients,” says Berchock. “360 Mortgage Group offers all of these.”

“Gino has always handled himself with integrity and professionalism,” said former SunTrust colleague Jo Kingsman. “He is highly motivated, focused on relationships and service and delivers on what he promises. He can always be counted on giving 100 percent of himself. He’s overall a great guy and a pleasure to work with.”

About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC (http://www.360mtg.com) is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States. Contact 360 Mortgage Group via email at 360marketing@360mtg.com or by calling (866) 418-2997.

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Prior to joining 360 Mortgage Group, Bonds served as an account executive for various firms, and as a retail branch manager for Savings 1st Mortgage. Bonds earned his Bachelor of Science degree in technology and management from University College at the University of Maryland. Formerly, Bonds served in the U.S. Air Force as an E5 with top secret/crypto clearance.

“I believe 360 Mortgage Group has the most attractive business model for brokers to grow their businesses in 2012 and beyond,” Bonds said. “360 is an agile, focused company driven by experienced entrepreneurs with a clear vision that is shared with employees and clients.”

“Products and pricing may come and go, but service is what defines a wholesale lender,” Bonds said. “360′s technology drives service at a consistently high level. Working for 360 makes me an ‘impact player’ in my market.”

“Glenn Bonds is very professional and in my opinion an outstanding account executive,” said Steve Summers, owner of The Mortgage Link. “He is always very helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to any of his loans. He is always very involved and goes the extra mile to ensure that all transactions go smoothly and most importantly that all loans are closed on time and without any unexpected issues. It is always a pleasure doing business with Glenn.”

About 360 Mortgage Group, LLC:
Established in 2007, 360 Mortgage Group, LLC (http://www.360mtg.com) is a privately owned mortgage bank that has successfully utilized its high-technology platform to provide better communication and customer service to business partners. An approved Fannie Mae seller/servicer, 360 Mortgage Group is headquartered in Austin, Texas and services more than 25 states across the United States. Contact 360 Mortgage Group via email at 360marketing@360mtg.com or by calling (866) 418-2997

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The EPA is a holistic, in-depth analysis and discovery of a lender’s unique business workflow that dissects every step of the loan life cycle from the moment an originator engages with a borrower to when the loan is sold on the secondary market. Once the assessment is complete, a detailed report is produced that contains metrics on how to reduce the cost to originate loans by optimizing workflows and operational performance. The EPA report gives lenders keen insight into their business in a way that allows them to understand the degree in which a technology and process improvement plan can impact their performance. Ultimately, the report serves as a invaluable roadmap for lenders to evaluate technology more effectively and develop business strategies by establishing measurable goals.

“If after conducting the EPA, a lender should happen to engage with us, then we’re armed with the necessary information to configure and implement our platform to seamlessly connect their entire workflow,” said Binh Dang, president of LendingQB. “The sole purpose of our technology is to optimize operations, reduce cost per loan and increase employee productivity. But if it is determined that LendingQB isn’t a good fit for the lender, they can still utilize our EPA report internally for areas of improvement or even to evaluate another vendor. We’re completely okay with that. Put simply, the EPA is about the lender, not us and our technology platform.”

The Enterprise Process Assessment is important because it defines who LendingQB is as a company. “To us, we’re not a technology company,” added Dang. “Technology is only a means to an end. Our focus is on solving problems for lenders using technology and business intelligence methods. The EPA provides both us and the lender with a better understanding on how to solve their problems, and at the same time, how to improve our software in ways we didn’t think of before. It’s a mutual learning process that yields immense value for our team and the lender.”

LendingQB will be holding discussions about its EPA offering and seamless lending platform in its suite at the MBA’s Technology Conference and Exposition at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.

About LendingQB:
LendingQB is a Costa Mesa, California-based company that specializes in loan origination technology solutions and services for the mortgage industry. The LendingQB LOS is a 100 percent Web-based, true end-to-end enterprise-class loan origination platform. The solution is designed to meet the needs of all types of mortgage lenders-large or small, wholesale or retail, correspondent or Internet-based-with specialized tools that are targeted, customizable and flexible.

LendingQB uses a consultative technology assessment approach before engaging with new clients, and places a strong emphasis on the utilization of data analytics to assist lenders in leveraging business intelligence, resulting in optimized organizational performance and lowered cost per loan. For more information about LendingQB, please call 888-285-3912 or visit http://www.lendingqb.com .

LendingQB, 3080 Bristol Street, Suite 550, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

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of Profundity Communications, Inc.
for LendingQB
+1-949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com.

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“We’re very excited about the potential behind this new technology,” said Progressive Finance Vice President Kurtis Hilton. “Our system before was already fast and efficient, but now the store no longer has to worry about faxing or scanning any documents at all. All the customer needs to do is click a few buttons and they’re done. This is a level of automation that is unrivaled in our industry. ”

The electronic signature system is the latest in a series of technologies Progressive has launched in order to more fully automate their application process.

“When you couple the e-signature with our automatic bank verification system, it creates an incredibly streamlined experience for the customer,” Hilton said.

“Basically, you can have a customer apply for financing, get automatically approved in a matter of minutes, digitally sign their contracts, and leave the store with their new merchandise. Our system has been tailored around creating a fast and comfortable process for both our stores and our customers, and we feel like this latest addition really adds to that.”

Hilton went on to explain that the e-signature program is currently being successfully used by select pilot stores, and will be completely rolled out within the next month.

More information: http://progfinance.com .

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Estimates based on recent census data show that there are more than ten million baby boomers in California, and more than a thousand turn 65 every single day. This group, currently aged from 48 to 66, faces a number of unique financial challenges as they attempt to plan for their retirement years.

These challenges include:
* Vanishing pensions as most companies have shifted away from defined-benefit plans;
* Stock market volatility causing people to delay or change their retirement plans;
* Underfunded Social Security program leaving future of high-income earners in doubt;
* Lack of sufficient retirement savings with many boomers planning to work into old age;
* Escalating college tuitions and “boomerang kids” straining family budgets.

The net result has been what the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has termed the “Baby Boomer Retirement Crisis” in its “IRI Quick Facts” report published in February of 2012.

“The GCA California Real Estate Fund provides an alternative investment option designed to help baby boomers avoid the crisis and plan for a more secure retirement,” said Tom Braegelmann, CEO of GCA Equity Partners. “It features excellent targeted returns, the security of real-estate backed investing, and a straightforward and transparent investment model.”

This investment fund features a preferred return rate of 8 percent annually, with the potential for higher returns. Investors can place cash or money from self-directed IRAs into the fund and can choose to receive monthly income or reinvest returns for compounded growth.

Select investors may receive a copy of the detailed offering circular by completing the qualification
form at: http://www.gcaequitypartners.com/qualify-me/ .

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GCA Equity Partners, LLC is an investment management company focused on asset-based real estate investment opportunities. The company has its main office in Campbell, Calif. – but invests in projects globally. For more information, visit http://www.gcaequitypartners.com .

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“We were previously using three different systems that were technically integrated together, but they still had a number of issues,” said Michael Wilson, director of operations at iServe. “The system-to-system communication was poor, integrations often required employees to re-key data, and we had to call three different vendors when we needed technical support. This was hampering our operational performance. We came to the conclusion that we needed to look for a single provider that could efficiently do the job of these three vendors.”

During the diligence process, iServe was provided with the opportunity to test drive the LOS unencumbered from that of a traditional sales-guided demo, allowing the lender to run a loan through the entire LendingQB system from start to finish. Dubbed the “Guest Suite Invitation,” lenders are able to work with the solution in an isolated environment to ensure it meets their specific needs.

“Working successfully in LendingQB’s Guest Suite Invitation empowered us with the insight to ensure the platform would work for us,” said Wilson. “Immediately after implementing LendingQB, we were able to completely eliminate any re-keying of data, realize greater employee productivity via tighter workflows, and work towards being paperless in the same system. This reduces our cost per loan by an estimated 30 percent and optimizes every single area of our lending practice, from origination through secondary marketing and interim servicing. The improved communications and data integrity of being on one platform has substantially improved our operations.”

“We don’t consider ourselves to be just another loan origination system (LOS) vendor that loosely uses the ‘end-to-end’ buzzword,” said Binh Dang, president of LendingQB. “We like to move away from this overused term and instead refer to our platform for what it really is – a seamlessly connected profit optimization system that is focused on the lender’s business first and foremost. The bottom line should be the bottom line. We advise our clients on how to develop their workflows to reduce cost per loan and increase productivity. That’s how we help clients ‘win the lending game’ in ways they never knew were possible. Sure, our platform is end-to-end, but it’s also much more.”

Key to the LendingQB platform:
* 100 percent Web-based platform delivered as SaaS and residing in the cloud environment reduces hard technology costs by 70 percent;
* All-in-one platform eliminates many feeble best-of-breed integrations, lowering cost per loan by 25 – 30 percent;
* Built-in AUS increases pull-through rate by 40 percent or more;
* Seamlessly connected workflows and transparency for all lending functions;
* Single database eliminates the errors associated with the re-keying of data and the system-to-system communication issues often encountered when using multiple platforms;
* Proven to reduce cost per loan, increase productivity and optimize operations;
* Sophisticated analytics that utilizes a lender’s data to drive business intelligence (BI);
* Responsive customer service and development;
* Highly scalable, flexible and configurable.

Notable is that LendingQB was introduced to the marketplace in December of 2011, but select lenders have been successfully using the platform while LendingQB continued to add ancillary functionality in preparation for its formal launch. Clients were instrumental in working closely with LendingQB to perfect the platform as an all-in-one solution that automates the entire lending process. The result was a tested, tried and true 100 percent Web-based platform that seamlessly connects all lending workflows with complete transparency.

About LendingQB:
LendingQB is a Costa Mesa, California-based company that specializes in loan origination technology solutions and services for the mortgage industry. The LendingQB LOS is a 100 percent Web-based, true end-to-end enterprise-class loan origination platform. The solution is designed to meet the needs of all types of mortgage lenders-large or small, wholesale or retail, correspondent or Internet-based-with specialized tools that are targeted, customizable and flexible. LendingQB uses a consultative technology assessment approach before engaging with new clients, and places a strong emphasis on the utilization of data analytics to assist lenders in leveraging business intelligence, resulting in optimized organizational performance and lowered cost per loan. For more information about LendingQB, please call 888-285-3912 or visit http://www.lendingqb.com .

About iServe Residential Lending, LLC:
iServe Residential Lending, LLC is a multi-state residential mortgage banker. iServe Residential Lending, LLC is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender with direct endorsement (DE) authority. iServe originates FNMA/FHLMC conforming, FHA, VA, USDA and Jumbo loans through their retail branch offices. For more information see: http://www.iservelending.com .

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Profundity Communications, Inc.
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Mortgage servicers, lenders, escrow firms, outsourcers and preservation companies have an ongoing need to hire vendors to help complete transactions such as valuations, short sales, inspections and others. Quandis’ Vendor Module allows mortgage companies to gain access to vendors like real estate agents, real estate brokers, appraisers, property inspectors and notaries.

The solution eliminates the laborious process whereby vendors are forced to visit multiple mortgage companies’ Web sites to do business with them. Suitable vendors can be quickly located and once engaged with, vendors can return to the site to monitor the status of orders placed. Vendors are able to list their specific services, expertise, track record, reputation, markets, zip codes served and more.

“In order to efficiently complete real estate transactions associated with servicing processes such as valuations and short sales, mortgage companies must be able to quickly find the best vendors offering services they are looking for in a specific area,” said Scott Stoddard, CEO of Quandis. “Our vendor module works by allowing individual vendors to list their services and specialties in our national database, and provides a medium for organizations to easily search for and engage with them. Often, this is a manual process for both parties, as vendors must add and re-key their information into dozens of different Web sites while organizations in turn must use several different methods by which to locate vendors. Our vendor module eliminates these cumbersome functions for both parties.”

Quandis’ Vendor Module provides a win-win for both the mortgage companies and individual vendors using it. As vendors are able to showcase key information on the site, they are also able to use the service as a gateway to reach more companies to do business. At the same time, mortgage companies are able to make quick, informed decisions on vendors.

Quandis says it continues to add to its network of mortgage service companies and vendors; and, the vendor module will soon be expanding the type of transactions that can be tracked and completed.

About Quandis:
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, Quandis is a default management software provider specializing in Web-based solutions for the lending industry. Quandis’ solutions include foreclosure process automation, short sale portals, skip tracing systems, a valuations hub, military search services, bankruptcy status searches, collection solutions, as well custom application development. The company’s clients range from lenders to banks, servicers, foreclosure attorneys, outsourced service providers, and agents and brokers. For more information, please visit http://www.quandis.com or call (949) 525-9000.

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Profundity Communications, Inc.
949.378.9685
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