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Join Flagstar Bank and Freddie Mac on August 17th and 18th for this free 2-day virtual summit as we discuss the market challenges that currently face home affordability created by COVID-19. Our stellar line up of speaker and panel participants include senior executives from both organizations including; Flagstar’s COO, Lee Smith; Freddie Mac Single-Family’s Senior Vice President, Client and Community Engagement, Danny Gardner; as well as Josh Pitts from Shred Media and Ken Perry, President of Knowledge Coop. These industry experts will share perspectives on factors shaping the market, explore mortgage relief options, and the “must-have” tools you need to grow your pipeline.
This informative event is open to all mortgage lending and real estate professionals. Register today.
**All times are EST**
Monday, August 17th:
1:00 – 1:05 pm Welcome and Framing of the Day
- Josh Pitts - Founder, SHRED Media
- John Gibson - Senior Vice President, TPO Lending, Flagstar Bank
1:05 – 1:45 pm The “New Now” in Affordability: Factors and Trends Shaping the Market
- Len Kiefer – Deputy Chief Economist, Freddie Mac
- Cindy Waldron – Vice President, Housing Insights and Solutions, Single-Family Client and Community Engagement, Freddie Mac Single-Family
A discussion on national macroeconomic drivers and how they affect the affordability concerns of specific borrower populations.
1:45 – 2:25 pm What’s Next in Forbearance: Facts, Figures, and FAQs
- Kevin Palmer – Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management, Freddie Mac Single-Family
- Terri Merlino – Chief Credit Officer, Freddie Mac Single-Family
- Moderated by: Courtney Thompson – Senior Vice President, Default Servicing Operations, Flagstar Bank
An overview of mortgage relief options and COVID-related policy changes.
2:25 – 2:30 pm Closing Remarks
- Josh Pitts - Founder, SHRED Media
- John Gibson - Senior Vice President, TPO Lending, Flagstar Bank
Tuesday, August 18th:
1:00 – 1:02 pm Welcome Back
- Josh Pitts - Founder, SHRED Media
- John Gibson - Senior Vice President, TPO Lending, Flagstar Bank
1:02 – 1:35 pm Tools to Master the Current Market
- Christy Soukhamneut –Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Director of Mortgage Initiatives, Flagstar Bank
- Nadja Vital – Affordable Lending Manager, Freddie Mac Single-Family
- Moderated by: Beverly Meek - First Vice President, CRA Director, Flagstar Bank
Signs continue to point to a solid recovery in home sales activity. Learn how to grow your pipeline with solutions and resources to meet unique homebuyer needs post-COVID.
1:35 – 2:30 pm Helping Borrowers of the Future Tackle Challenges of the Past
- Lee Smith – Chief Operating Officer, Flagstar Bank
- Danny Gardner – Senior Vice President, Client and Community Engagement, Freddie Mac Single-Family
- Ken Perry – President / Founder of The Knowledge Coop and Owner of Broker Knowledge Group
As we look toward what is next for the industry and opportunities for borrowers of the future, we must tackle longstanding issues that plague us. Industry executives will discuss efforts fostering impactful outreach and engagement with communities, and solutions to accessibility and affordability.
2:30 pm Closing Remarks
- Josh Pitts - Founder, SHRED Media
- John Gibson - Senior Vice President, TPO Lending, Flagstar Bank