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John T. Moss (Spirit) Appointed to Bluestone America Advisory Board

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 26, 2010

Bluestone Americas President, William Soady, announced the appointment of John T. Moss (Spirit) as Advisory Board Member for Bluestone America. John T. Moss (Spirit) is currently the Chairman of The Board/Founder of the Native American Trade & Information Office, a Division of Caddo Assets Services Help (CASH) Community Development, (a 501(c) (3) organization). Mr Moss is a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma and highly respected in both, the Indian tribal governments and the US government agencies, which deal with tribal laws and issues.

Mr Moss previously served as consultant to a leading international investment and merchant bank based in the US, active in Asia and Middle East. John acted as a key member of the negotiation and deal team, advising on cross border merger and acquisitions involving a $ 4 billion commercial bank from emerging markets, interfacing with senior level management, providing counsel on due diligence, financial analysis, strategic planning and investment recommendations to the buyer.

Our Indian managed non-profit goals, with its two divisions, are to provide funding and Tribal ownership in economic project development, education in business & personal finances, economic strategies & instruction on implementation; we play an important role in bringing self reliance to our great Indian Nations said John Moss.

John has received commendations by the City of Los Angeles and other government bodies for his work in both, the business community and his non-profit organizations established to advance the American Indian Nations.

Mr. Moss, his organizations and contributions are featured in the June 22nd, 2010 edition of Indian Country Today (a national American Indian publication).

“John brings to Bluestone America an extensive background in both business and non-profit organizations established to advance the America Indian Nations. Johns involvement and dedication to the development of Indian owned and operated business will give Bluestone the insight to effectively serve the financial and funding needs of gaming, hospitality and resort developments. The American Indian Nations have a very complex and developed business hierarchy in which John has been active in for many years. We are looking forward to serving this market as well as counting on Johns guidance and participation said William Soady.

About Bluestone America:

Bluestone America is a conglomerate of domestic and global-based companies whose focus is asset management, asset based project securitization funding and acquisition of alternative assets. The members of the management and advisory boards of the Bluestone group of companies have broad based expertise in financial business development and banking in the Middle East, United States, South Korea, Brazil, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and other key international financial and business centers.

Bluestones management and advisory board members are multi-cultural representing Asia, South America, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Bluestone America has developed various methods of securitizing asset based long-term real estate development projects using Non-Correlated Longevity Assets. These methods and techniques are proprietary intellectual properties developed and owned by Bluestone America.

For more information on Bluestone America:

Info (at) BluestoneAmericaInc (dot) com

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Private Fund Principal Reduction Plans in Perspective: Alternative to Strategic Default or Hating-Your-House

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 30, 2010

It seems the only consensus regarding the housing crisis is that recovery will be slow in coming. Home values are stagnant (still falling in many areas), foreclosure numbers are increasing, and the federal governments HAMP response is widely seen as an abject failure. These factors suggest few, if any options, for responsible homeowners to recover their lost housing investments any time soon.

It would seem the only options for those still able to pay their mortgages are to continue throwing money away into an undervalued asset, or engage in what is called strategic default, likely ruining your credit and chance for homeownership in the near future. In fact, homeowners who strategically default will be ineligible for new Fannie Mae-backed mortgages (up to seven years) and will likely face court via deficiency judgments.”

There may, however, be a third option. While the Too-Big-To-Fail banks and the Federal Government continue their painfully slow response, the private sector may offer a solution to some of these forgotten families who feel stuck between two bad choices: strategic default or hating their house.

Various private equity and hedge funds have entered the fray with clear and concise plans that can result in a win/win/win scenario. Once a large portfolio of residential mortgages from a given lender is collected, the fund negotiates the purchase of that portfolio at a discount. That discount is then passed on to the homeowner via principal reduction. The lender gets a cash infusion and avoids strategic default risks. The homeowner is rescued from negative equity, and the fund is able to profit while rebuilding the securitization market at the same time.

Given that different funds target different homeowners and private funds like their privacy, programs such as this have received minimal attention. Trinity Bay Financial, Inc., an authorized affiliate of Addvent Funding, has taken the initiative to gather as much detail as possible on the topic, and offer it to the pubic at: http://bit.ly/tbfprpdata.com.

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Salvaging the Economy Commercial Loan Restructuring

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Clearwater, FL (Vocus) July 23, 2010

As the economy stumbles along, Guardian Solutions has become inundated by large numbers of business owners with income producing commercial properties that require loan restructuring to keep their doors open.

The U.S. unemployment rate is nearly 10% according to official government statistics, but what the government fails to clarify is that these numbers do not represent individuals who are not eligible for unemployment benefits and part-time workers who would prefer to be full-time. In reality, with those factors considered, true unemployment in the U.S. is closer to 17%.

With the unemployment rate as high as it is, the last thing this country needs right now is a slew of securitized commercial property foreclosures on businesses that are employing people, said Jeramie Concklin, CEO of Guardian Solutions, a commercial loan restructuring firm that has been helping its clients avoid reaching the foreclosure stage and helping them return back into income-producing assts.

Now add to this already dismal economic situation the fact that commercial real estate industry analysts expect delinquency rates leading to foreclosures to increase further through this year and to peak in late 2011, early 2012. Moreover, Deutsche Bank estimates that around $ 2 trillion in commercial mortgages are expected to come due within the next four years.

Short of a loan restructuring, commercial property-owners may suffer the consequences of losing their income-producing asset, which subsequently will produce even more unwanted repercussions on the economy. Lending institutions will feel the effects severely if they have nonproducing assets in a market flooded with foreclosed properties, adding to even further illiquidity in the credit markets.

The logical solution is for banks and commercial borrowers to agree on a mutually beneficial modification or restructure. There are various restructuring methods a bank can take. One way is for banks to decrease their rates permanently or temporarily, which can help borrowers avoid foreclosure. A fractional drop in interest rate may eliminate tens of thousands of dollars from a property-owners annual debt burden, and potentially, save hundreds of thousands if not millions for the lending institutions because now the property in question has avoided foreclosure.

The point is to give borrowers the time and the tools necessary to stabilize the property and turn it back into a positive-cash-flow business. Doing this allows the lending institution to book the property as a Performing Asset. Another scenario is how to effectively deal with the maturation of a loan. Banks might need to extend the maturity dates on loans to push back untenable balloon payments and keep the borrower in business. By doing this, the bank is ensuring the property continues to be a performing asset, not a liability that potentially needs to be sold at auction for an amount below the existing Note.

Because of the technical and legal aspects involved with restructuring a commercial loan, many property-owners may ignore their position and accept foreclosure rather than work proactively to save their investment. Commercial loan-restructuring companies exist, however, and at times can help stressed property-owners navigate the complex procedures, negotiations and nuances associated with a successful loan workout.

Concklin added, Guardian Solutions addresses each property we represent individually in accordance with all the issues at hand. Once we are prepared with every piece of relevant information and a realistic game plan, we enter negotiations with the Special Servicer, or in some cases the Master Servicer. Our intent is to always secure the best possible terms for the client while simultaneously addressing the concerns of the lending institutions

About Guardian Solutions:

Guardian Solutions is the one of nations largest commercial loan restructuring companies and is committed to helping commercial property owners save their properties. The companys seasoned team is experienced in a variety of disciplines and able to provide customized restructuring solutions. For more information, visit http://www.GuardianSolutions.org.

Contact:

Jamie Sene

Vice President, Marketing

Guardian Solutions

727-442-8833

jvs(at)guardiansolutions(dot)org

http://www.GuardianSolutions.org

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Commercial Real Estate Has the Hotel Sector Begun Turning Around?

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Clearwater, FL (Vocus) July 26, 2010

Data from Smith Travel Research released recently shows U.S. hotel occupancy rose more than two percentage points in the first five months of this year from the same period last year, to 54.7%. However, there is no doubt that many commercial properties such as hotels remain very deeply in debt.

Guardian Solutions, a commercial loan restructuring firm specializing in various segments within the commercial real estate market, has recently helped two such hotels turn matters around despite the struggling economy.

Eventually, the hotel industry will come back, but if a hotel owner is straddled with an untenable balloon payment, or is in default because of the current economic situation, it is imperative that the commercial property owner act aggressively now to keep his property, said Ira J. Friedman COO for Guardian Solutions.

But the overall looming industry debt continues to threaten to undo any recovery the hotel segment is starting to make.

According to research firm Trepp there is about $ 5.6 billion in securitized mortgages tied to hotels coming due this year and next, and about 28% cover properties now estimated to be worth less than their mortgage balances. That makes refinancing those “troubled” loans nearly impossible without the commercial property owners contributing more capital.

Returning to the hotel industry’s boom-time highs may take several years or longer. PKF Consulting Inc., a hotel-industry analysis company, predicts U.S. average rates and REVPAR (revenue per available room) will return to their recent peaks by 2013, but occupancy won’t do so until after 2014. As for property values, HVS, the hotel and leisure research company, forecasts U.S. hotels should regain their 2006 values by 2013.

Some hotel owners may just focus on the first bit of good news they have experienced in two years (slightly improved occupancy rates) but the ones that will survive are the ones that take advantage of this uptick and use it to help restructure their commercial mortgage, and deal with the looming problem sooner rather than later added Friedman.

One group of hotel owners who were not waiting to see if things got better on their own was AllStar Investments, LLC. AllStar was able to renegotiate terms for mortgages for two of their hotel properties with the help of Guardian Solutions.

Guardian Solutions and Mr. Friedman took what appeared to be a hopeless situation for two of our hotels and turned them both around. He negotiated a discounted buy-out of the notes at approximately .60 cents on the dollar, said an AllStar Representative

But the situation is even worse for commercial property owners with hotel loans that are coming due in 2012, many of which were originated when hotel values (commercial real estate values) were much higher than today. Of the $ 5.1 billion in securitized mortgages coming due in 2012, 64.5% currently are underwater, according to Foresight Analytics. Those not generating enough cash to cover their interest payments represent 42.2% of that balance due in 2012.

Friedman added, Guardian Solutions addresses each property we represent individually in accordance with all the issues at hand. Once we are prepared with every piece of relevant information and a realistic game plan, we enter negotiations with the Special Servicer, or in some cases the Master Servicer; our intent is to always secure the best possible terms for the client and address the concerns of the lending institutions.

About Guardian Solutions

Guardian Solutions is the one of nations largest commercial loan restructuring companies and is committed to helping commercial property owners save their properties. The companys knowledgeable mediators are experienced in a variety of disciplines to provide customized restructuring solutions. For more information, visit http://www.GuardianSolutions.org

Contact:

Jamie Sene

Vice President, Marketing

Guardian Solutions

727-442-8833

http://www.GuardianSolutions.org

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Loan Restructuring A Sign Of Hope In A Dismal Commercial Real Estate Industry Forecast

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Clearwater, FL (Vocus) August 9, 2010

Although the U.S. economy appears to be showing preliminary signs of recovery with the stabilization of some large financial institutions, the commercial real estate market continues to be negatively affected by the ongoing decline of home prices, the high rate of commercial loan defaults and an unmoving high unemployment rate. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner recently darkened this scenario by warning that unemployment could continue to rise before subsiding.

Jeramie P. Concklin, CEO of Guardian Solutions, a commercial loan restructuring firm based in Florida had this to say, The rate of growth of delinquencies in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) real estate loans did show some slight signs of moderating in July, but despite that, we are still seeing very high numbers of new distressed commercial mortgages in need of restructuring every week as evidenced by CMBS delinquencies surpassing 60 billion dollars, an increase of 3.11 billion from just the month prior.

A bright spot in this gloomy scenario is surfacing due to the efforts of independent commercial loan restructuring firms such as Guardian Solutions. According to Trepp, a leading provider of CMBS and commercial mortgage data and analytics, a recent trend has emerged that is having a positive effect on CMBS loans due to the increase in loan modifications by lenders. Loan modifications through July of this year already have surpassed those for all of 2008 and 2009 combined. Loan modifications (have) accelerated dramatically in 2010, the Trepp report said. This puts downward pressure on the delinquency number, as troubled loans get resolved and move from the delinquency category.

Based on the successful commercial loan workout results weve been getting for our clients, I can see that the biggest mistake that property owners tend to make is to do delay addressing the issue at the first sign of trouble, or even worse, to try to deal with lenders or special servicers on their own. But that being said, commercial property owners should know that they can take steps to improve their situation by seeking professional help and guidance while the situation is still salvageable; the longer they wait to act, the more difficult their situation becomes, added Concklin.

Commercial property owners who are trying to keep their properties viable are seeking help from firms like Guardian Solutions that specialize exclusively in commercial loan modification. Currently, there are only a handful of specialized firms that hire highly qualified employees, such as accountants, MBAs and real estate professionals to deal specifically with the complexities involved in a restructuring a securitized commercial property.

Guardian Solutions helps commercial real estate owners in distress every day, said Concklin. We are saving all types of commercial properties facing default. But the sooner we get into negotiations, the more options we have available to help. A restructuring plan thats put in place early on usually contains the most favorable terms and achieves the best results. With the dismal forecasts we have for the economy and for the commercial real estate market, its the wise property owners who are taking a look at their assets and preparing now for the eventual market declines.

The technical and legal aspects involved with securing a commercial loan restructure prompts many property owners to ignore their position and grudgingly accept foreclosure rather than save their investment. This can result in more than just losing the property, it can severely damage the borrowers credit and even lead to personal bankruptcy.

About Guardian Solutions

Guardian Solutions is the one of nations largest commercial loan restructuring companies and is committed to helping commercial property owners save their properties. The companys knowledgeable mitigators are experienced in a variety of disciplines to provide customized restructuring solutions. For more information, visit http://www.GuardianSolutions.org

Contact:

Jamie Sene

Vice President, Marketing

Guardian Solutions

727-442-8833

http://www.GuardianSolutions.org

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MBA Commercial Offers Short Sale Solutions for Distressed Commercial Properties to Avoid Foreclosure

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2010

MBA Commercial, one of San Diegos premiere commercial real estate brokers, has cash buyers available to relieve commercial real estate owners of unserviceable debt. Owners can save their credit by participating in a short sale versus a foreclosure. Lenders net approximately 15-20% more through a short sale than a foreclosure, providing them with incentive to satisfy a larger portion of debt.

According to MBA Commercial CEO Brian Yui, MBA Commercials access to ready buyers and ability to quickly and efficiently complete short sales on behalf of distressed property owners can significantly reduce damage to credit.

As MBA Commercial, Inc. predicted in late 2009, the wave of commercial foreclosures in San Diego is increasing. Researcher Real Capital Analytics Inc. reported that at the end of March 2010, San Diego County had 120 commercial loans in delinquent or default status, with a total value of $ 1.8 billion. According to Bloomberg L.P., in the first quarter of the year, 24.9% of San Diegos commercial mortgage backed securities loans were on watch lists as lenders anticipated near-term delinquencies. In response to this growing need, MBA Commercial has established a short sale unit comprising experienced negotiators and closers dedicated to assisting commercial property holders dispose of their non-performing assets.

The model is similar to residential short sales: For commercial owners carrying debt higher than the current value of their properties, MBA Commercial can provide a cash buyer for fair market value. MBA then negotiates with the lender to release the owners note for the value of the sale, even though the owner owes more than the property is worth. The owner of the building avoids foreclosure and the bank avoids the legal fees and carrying cost associated with a foreclosure. The lender ultimately nets more money and avoids the risk of taking title to the property.

In addition to short sales, MBA Commercial specializes in short payoffs. The company has bridge financing lenders who are able to loan the majority of loan payoff amounts. Bridge financing costs are generally two to five points with interest rates ranging from 12-15% depending upon securitization and assumption of risk. Much like choosing a short sale over foreclosure, short payoffs can save a commercial property owners credit as well reducing or eliminating personal guarantees.

MBA Commercial has long anticipated the downturn in San Diegos commercial property market and is now poised to assist owners in debt while generating profits for investors. Says Yui, These individuals become free of the debt they can no longer service and the properties are restored to profitability, benefiting the local economy. Its a win-win, something we dont often see in the current market.

MBA Commercial, Inc. is a leader in San Diego commercial real estate. MBA Commercial offers a turn-key solution for property management, leasing, sales and financing. Its new Short Sale Division provides bridge loans as well as short sale opportunities for commercial property owners. For further information, please call 888-248-6222.

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Top Business School to Offer Symposium on Financial Regulation and Risk Management

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

Ph.D. students in business and economics from leading U.S. universities will gather at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (http://www.ChicagoBooth.edu) September 9-12, 2010, for a conference intended to encourage more academic research on the causes and prevention of financial crises.

The Doctoral Symposium on Financial Regulation and Risk Management is sponsored by Deutsche Bank and features presentations and classroom discussions led by Chicago Booth finance faculty. Participants include Ph.D. students from Booth, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, Columbia and other leading business schools and university economics departments.

“There are many unanswered questions surrounding the recent financial crisis,” said Stacey Kole, deputy dean of Chicago Booth and organizer of the conference. “Our faculty is motivated to find the answers and to spark research from emerging researchers in finance,” said Kole, who also is a clinical professor of economics.

Hugo Banziger, chief risk officer and a member of the management board of Deutsche Bank, will speak at the conference in addition to seven Booth professors who specialize in banking and finance. Professor Raghuram Rajan will lead a session on illiquidity and interest rates, while Professor Douglas Diamond will discuss short-term debt and financial regulation.

Other Booth speakers at the event are Professor John Cochrane, who will present a skeptical appraisal of frictions in the financial crisis, Professor Anil Kashyap, who will discuss macroprudential regulation and Professor Christian Leuz, who will lead a session on economic consequences of securities regulation and enforcement. Professor Tobias Moskowitz will moderate a discussion of open research topics and Assistant Professor Amit Seru will present on securitization and the subprime crisis.

“The symposium is part of a multi-year academic partnership between Deutsche Bank and Chicago Booth,” said Malcolm D. Knight, Vice Chairman at Deutsche Bank. “The partnership is designed to support and expand education related to risk management and financial regulation.”

Conference sessions will take place at Chicago Booth’s Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago and at Harper Center on the school’s main campus. Deutsche Bank also sponsors a speaker series at Booth on risk and regulation in financial markets.

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 81,929 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

http://www.db.com

About the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is one of the leading business schools in the world. Chicago Booth’s faculty includes many renowned scholars and its graduates include many business leaders across the U.S. and worldwide. Booth offers a full-time M.B.A. program, an evening M.B.A. program, a weekend M.B.A. program and an executive M.B.A. program in Chicago, London and Singapore. The school also offers a Ph.D. program, open enrollment executive education, and custom corporate education.

http://www.ChicagoBooth.edu

Contact:Allan Friedman (773) 702-9232

allan.friedman(at)ChicagoBooth(dot)edu

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The Mortgage Industry Secret that Prevents You from Getting a Loan

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Reno, NV (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

If your credit is good and youve tried to get a home loan, you may have found yourself in the perplexing position of being told you arent qualifiedeven if you are. Whats going on here? The answer is a secret problem in the mortgage-lending business called Repurchase Demands (loan buy-backs)and they are slowly strangling the industry. Thus, fewer loan products are available for the qualified borrower, says Scot Baker, a mortgage repurchase defense expert.

The problem started with the popping housing bubble in 2007. As the financial system collapsed, so did mortgage loans that had been securitized. This caused a systematic failure at Freddie Mac, Fannie and Ginnie Mae (the sources for FHA and VA loans). Congress demanded that these institutions become solvent after two major bailouts.

Today, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Mortgage Insurance Companies are pushing back on loans up to 5 years old to the aggregators (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Chase, Bank of America, etc.), who in turn are forcing buy-backs on the originators (Main Street mortgage companies). In the first quarter of 2010, these agencies forced lenders to repurchase $ 3.1 billion in mortgages, up 64% from one year earlier. Additionally, Ginnie Mae pushed back $ 15.5 billion in loans in the first quarter 2010 versus $ 4.9 billion in the year ago quarter. To further complicate things, the FDIC is pushing back on loans they inherited from seized banks, most notably Indy Mac.

The effect of loan buybacks is far-reaching and one of the major obstacles to a housing recovery. Repurchase demands have led to fewer lenders, an increase in loan loss reserves, increased overhead to handle the buyback demands, fewer choices for the consumer, and a lack of loan product availability for everyone, especially the self-employed. The overall effect on lenders is to tighten guidelines, a move to more time-consuming underwriting of each file, and a reluctance to take reasonable risks.

The result: You cant get a loan, even if youre qualified.

Most of the trouble with bad loans in the past centered around stated income loans above 80% loan-to-value, loose underwriting guidelines and pricing models that enticed lenders to place borrowers in loans not in the borrowers best interest, Mr. Baker says. However, my company, Pyramid Quality Assurance, sees a large percentage of buy-back demands on loans the originating lender underwrote to the program rules and guidelines in place at the time. Facts arising after the loan originationsuch as job loss, new debt, misreading of the credit reports or closing documentsare being asserted as reasons for pushback. We help Main Street mortgage companies defend against repurchase demands.

An optimistic view is that the mortgage industry will deal with this issue for at least 2 more years. Realistically, it is likely that the high level of pushback will continue for 3 to 5 years, Baker said.

About Scot Baker

Scot D. Baker is Sr. V.P. of Business Development at Pyramid Quality Assurance, a full-service loan analytics firm specializing in Repurchase Defense and Quality Assurance. Mr. Baker has over 20 years of mortgage banking experience. He can be reached at 877.706.5791 X 214 or sbaker.pyramidqa.com.

About Pyramid Quality Assurance.

Pyramid Quality Assurance, LLC http://www.pyramidqa.com/index.html is a full service analytics firm with extensive experience in mortgage industry Quality Assurance programs and Loan Repurchase Defense. Our senior staff have successfully defended Repurchase Defense cases, saving our clients millions of dollars. The company utilizes a comprehensive analytical approach providing easily understood solutions tailored to our clients needs. PQAs process allows our clients to increase efficiencies, leading to increased profits, improved cash flow and lowered loan loss reserves. Pyramid Quality Assurance works with small to large banking and mortgage banking institutions, home builders and investors across the U.S.A.

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The Mortgage Industry Secret that Prevents You from Getting a Loan

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Reno, NV (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

If your credit is good and youve tried to get a home loan, you may have found yourself in the perplexing position of being told you arent qualifiedeven if you are. Whats going on here? The answer is a secret problem in the mortgage-lending business called Repurchase Demands (loan buy-backs)and they are slowly strangling the industry. Thus, fewer loan products are available for the qualified borrower, says Scot Baker, a mortgage repurchase defense expert.

The problem started with the popping housing bubble in 2007. As the financial system collapsed, so did mortgage loans that had been securitized. This caused a systematic failure at Freddie Mac, Fannie and Ginnie Mae (the sources for FHA and VA loans). Congress demanded that these institutions become solvent after two major bailouts.

Today, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Mortgage Insurance Companies are pushing back on loans up to 5 years old to the aggregators (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Chase, Bank of America, etc.), who in turn are forcing buy-backs on the originators (Main Street mortgage companies). In the first quarter of 2010, these agencies forced lenders to repurchase $ 3.1 billion in mortgages, up 64% from one year earlier. Additionally, Ginnie Mae pushed back $ 15.5 billion in loans in the first quarter 2010 versus $ 4.9 billion in the year ago quarter. To further complicate things, the FDIC is pushing back on loans they inherited from seized banks, most notably Indy Mac.

The effect of loan buybacks is far-reaching and one of the major obstacles to a housing recovery. Repurchase demands have led to fewer lenders, an increase in loan loss reserves, increased overhead to handle the buyback demands, fewer choices for the consumer, and a lack of loan product availability for everyone, especially the self-employed. The overall effect on lenders is to tighten guidelines, a move to more time-consuming underwriting of each file, and a reluctance to take reasonable risks.

The result: You cant get a loan, even if youre qualified.

Most of the trouble with bad loans in the past centered around stated income loans above 80% loan-to-value, loose underwriting guidelines and pricing models that enticed lenders to place borrowers in loans not in the borrowers best interest, Mr. Baker says. However, my company, Pyramid Quality Assurance, sees a large percentage of buy-back demands on loans the originating lender underwrote to the program rules and guidelines in place at the time. Facts arising after the loan originationsuch as job loss, new debt, misreading of the credit reports or closing documentsare being asserted as reasons for pushback. We help Main Street mortgage companies defend against repurchase demands.

An optimistic view is that the mortgage industry will deal with this issue for at least 2 more years. Realistically, it is likely that the high level of pushback will continue for 3 to 5 years, Baker said.

About Scot Baker

Scot D. Baker is Sr. V.P. of Business Development at Pyramid Quality Assurance, a full-service loan analytics firm specializing in Repurchase Defense and Quality Assurance. Mr. Baker has over 20 years of mortgage banking experience. He can be reached at 877.706.5791 X 214 or sbaker.pyramidqa.com.

About Pyramid Quality Assurance.

Pyramid Quality Assurance, LLC http://www.pyramidqa.com/index.html is a full service analytics firm with extensive experience in mortgage industry Quality Assurance programs and Loan Repurchase Defense. Our senior staff have successfully defended Repurchase Defense cases, saving our clients millions of dollars. The company utilizes a comprehensive analytical approach providing easily understood solutions tailored to our clients needs. PQAs process allows our clients to increase efficiencies, leading to increased profits, improved cash flow and lowered loan loss reserves. Pyramid Quality Assurance works with small to large banking and mortgage banking institutions, home builders and investors across the U.S.A.

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The Mortgage Industry Secret that Prevents You from Getting a Loan

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Reno, NV (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

If your credit is good and youve tried to get a home loan, you may have found yourself in the perplexing position of being told you arent qualifiedeven if you are. Whats going on here? The answer is a secret problem in the mortgage-lending business called Repurchase Demands (loan buy-backs)and they are slowly strangling the industry. Thus, fewer loan products are available for the qualified borrower, says Scot Baker, a mortgage repurchase defense expert.

The problem started with the popping housing bubble in 2007. As the financial system collapsed, so did mortgage loans that had been securitized. This caused a systematic failure at Freddie Mac, Fannie and Ginnie Mae (the sources for FHA and VA loans). Congress demanded that these institutions become solvent after two major bailouts.

Today, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Mortgage Insurance Companies are pushing back on loans up to 5 years old to the aggregators (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Chase, Bank of America, etc.), who in turn are forcing buy-backs on the originators (Main Street mortgage companies). In the first quarter of 2010, these agencies forced lenders to repurchase $ 3.1 billion in mortgages, up 64% from one year earlier. Additionally, Ginnie Mae pushed back $ 15.5 billion in loans in the first quarter 2010 versus $ 4.9 billion in the year ago quarter. To further complicate things, the FDIC is pushing back on loans they inherited from seized banks, most notably Indy Mac.

The effect of loan buybacks is far-reaching and one of the major obstacles to a housing recovery. Repurchase demands have led to fewer lenders, an increase in loan loss reserves, increased overhead to handle the buyback demands, fewer choices for the consumer, and a lack of loan product availability for everyone, especially the self-employed. The overall effect on lenders is to tighten guidelines, a move to more time-consuming underwriting of each file, and a reluctance to take reasonable risks.

The result: You cant get a loan, even if youre qualified.

Most of the trouble with bad loans in the past centered around stated income loans above 80% loan-to-value, loose underwriting guidelines and pricing models that enticed lenders to place borrowers in loans not in the borrowers best interest, Mr. Baker says. However, my company, Pyramid Quality Assurance, sees a large percentage of buy-back demands on loans the originating lender underwrote to the program rules and guidelines in place at the time. Facts arising after the loan originationsuch as job loss, new debt, misreading of the credit reports or closing documentsare being asserted as reasons for pushback. We help Main Street mortgage companies defend against repurchase demands.

An optimistic view is that the mortgage industry will deal with this issue for at least 2 more years. Realistically, it is likely that the high level of pushback will continue for 3 to 5 years, Baker said.

About Scot Baker

Scot D. Baker is Sr. V.P. of Business Development at Pyramid Quality Assurance, a full-service loan analytics firm specializing in Repurchase Defense and Quality Assurance. Mr. Baker has over 20 years of mortgage banking experience. He can be reached at 877.706.5791 X 214 or sbaker.pyramidqa.com.

About Pyramid Quality Assurance.

Pyramid Quality Assurance, LLC http://www.pyramidqa.com/index.html is a full service analytics firm with extensive experience in mortgage industry Quality Assurance programs and Loan Repurchase Defense. Our senior staff have successfully defended Repurchase Defense cases, saving our clients millions of dollars. The company utilizes a comprehensive analytical approach providing easily understood solutions tailored to our clients needs. PQAs process allows our clients to increase efficiencies, leading to increased profits, improved cash flow and lowered loan loss reserves. Pyramid Quality Assurance works with small to large banking and mortgage banking institutions, home builders and investors across the U.S.A.

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