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EPIC’s Kathleen Felderman Named ‘Elite Woman 2016’ by Insurance Business America

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Managing Principal, National Real Estate Practice Leader Kathleen Felderman has been named an "Elite Women 2016" by Insurance Business America.

"We are honored and proud that Kathleen has been included in the Elite Women list for her tremendous achievements at EPIC," said John Hahn, CEO of EPIC. "This prestigious award not only validates her hard work, but is also recognition of her expertise and, most importantly, the incredible support and value she consistently delivers to her clients. Kathleen truly is an elite performer, who is paving the way for the next generation of female leadership in the insurance industry. "

Insurance Business America's Elite Women 2016 recognizes 144 women whose impressive personal and professional achievements have earned them a place among the industry's best. From CEOs of major corporations to innovative startup founders, these award recipients collectively demonstrate that the insurance industry is no longer just a man's world.

Felderman has built EPIC's national real estate practice to more than $4.4 million in revenue over the past three years as well as spearheaded the organization of an industry real estate forum for clients and insurance underwriters. As managing director, Felderman is committed to providing strategic planning, competitive program design, new product design, client advocacy and more.

See the full list of Elite Women 2016 here: http://www.ibamag.com/rankings/elite-women-2016.

About Kathleen Felderman, Managing Principal, National Real Estate Practice Leader, EPIC:

Kathleen Felderman is responsible for overall direction, goals and thought leadership for EPIC's national real estate practice. Felderman is committed to providing strategic planning, market relationships, market trend analysis, competitive program design, benchmarking, best practice service and solutions, new product design and client advocacy. She has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of risk management services and technical insurance placements. She received national recognition as a Real Estate Industry "Power Broker" in 2008, 2010, and 2011.

Prior to joining EPIC, Felderman spent six years as Managing Director and National Real Estate Practice Leader at Aon Risk Services. She also spent six years at Lockton Companies of Colorado and had similar responsibilities as their Director of Real Estate. She began her insurance career with Liberty Mutual Insurance in New York City. She held several positions including Claims, Underwriting, National Account Service and Sales for Fortune 200 companies. Additionally, she was a Real Estate & Construction Practice Leader for the western United States.

Felderman graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Forensics. She has since gained designations as a Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS).

She's a regular speaker for National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), Multi Housing World (MHW), Urban Land Institute (ULl) and BOMA international. She is also a contributing editor and speaker for the Colorado Real Estate Journal.

Felderman splits her time between her offices in San Francisco and Denver. Her passions include her family, travel and most sports - in particular tennis. She also loves wine and craps, with the best results achieved when those two pursuits are combined.

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. More information: http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Business, Free News Articles, Internet and Websites, Real Estate

New York Real Estate Investor Relieves Home Sellers of Financial Burden

ALBANY, N.Y. -- A New York-based real estate investor group, SellMyHouseFastNY.com, specializes in buying pre-foreclosed homes with little or no equity. SellMyHouseFastNY is designed to help the seller quickly liquidate their home, often within 48 hours, so they can put some cash in their pocket and eliminate any credit damage. The deal can be closed within a week and SellMyHouseFastNY also pays all closing fees.

What sets this New York real estate investment group apart from others? Zack Ali, founder, has a J.D. from Taft University and his legal background allows him to help sellers expertly navigate the deal.

"Additionally, when sellers sell to me, they are going to deal with me, not some impersonal company," he says. "We work together each step of the way."

Ali explains that home sellers are also eligible for reimbursement from the HAFA(r) (Home Affordable Foreclosures Alternative) program which provides homeowners the opportunity to exit their homes and be relieved of their remaining mortgage debt through a short sale. It also provides homeowners with $10,000 in relocation assistance.

There are many reasons why a seller has to sell quickly and not all are related to financial hardship or loans that are upside down or underwater. Divorce and job relocation are also top reasons people need to sell quickly.

"We help these sellers to make a clean break and can quickly remove their financial burden and liability so they can move on with their lives," he says.

For more information, visit: http://SellMyHouseFastNY.com/.

About SellMyHouseFastNY:

Since its founding in 2008, Sell My House Fast NY has bought and sold more than 200 homes. They continue to look for and to buy properties in New York City, eastern New York and Connecticut. Their motto: "We buy houses fast."

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Banking and Finance, Real Estate

CoesterVMS Coming Soon to ReverseVision’s Integrated Technology

Author: ReverseVision, Inc.
Dateline: San Diego, California (SAN DIEGO, Calif.)  | Wed, 19 Mar 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS's appraisal services to RV Exchange - ReverseVision's Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform. Reverse mortgage lenders use RV Exchange for the full lifecycle of the loan-from initial proposal through application, underwriting, closing and post-closing.”



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ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS's appraisal services to RV Exchange - ReverseVision's Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform. Reverse mortgage lenders use RV Exchange for the full lifecycle of the loan-from initial proposal through application, underwriting, closing and post-closing.

"The automated process we are introducing with ReverseVision is one of the smartest workflow improvements a reverse lender can employ," said Brian Coester, CEO of CoesterVMS.

When a lender needs to order an appraisal from Coester, they will be able to trigger the request with the click of a button. Not only will Coester receive the request electronically, but as each step of the appraisal process is completed, the loan record in RV Exchange will also be automatically updated.

"Coester's reputation for providing an exceptional service is one of the best in the industry," said John Button, President and CEO of ReverseVision. "We are excited to empower our clients to easily order and track their appraisals from Coester directly in our platform."

The integrated service is expected to be available in April 2014.

About CoesterVMS:

CoesterVMS is a nationwide provider of valuation management technology and services. In 2012, the company launched Cloud Control, the industry's most customizable web-based valuation management technology and the first solution of its kind built on the award-winning platform of SalesForce.com. The company also offers valuation management services nationwide and specializes in providing high quality appraisal reports that comply with all industry guidelines and regulations.

Headquartered in Rockville, Md., CoesterVMS was founded in 1970 as a local appraisal company and has since grown to a formidable nationwide force in the appraisal management segment. For more information visit CoesterVMS at http://www.CoesterVMS.com/ .

About ReverseVision:

ReverseVision, Inc. ( http://reversevision.com/ ) is a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry offering products and services focused exclusively on reverse mortgages. More reverse mortgages are originated monthly using ReverseVision's RV Exchange platform than all other systems combined. ReverseVision has partnered with some of the finest and fastest growing lending organizations in the U.S. to provide the leading reverse mortgage technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

ReverseVision is recognized as a driving innovator in the reverse mortgage industry. ReverseVision continues to improve their software with frequent new innovations building on pioneering capabilities in reverse mortgage interactive graphs, scenario analysis, multi-environment performance analysis and workflow in the origination process.

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Business, Real Estate

Midland Resort and Convention Center to be Sold

Author: HVS Capital Corp
Dateline: Midland, Michigan (MIDLAND, Mich.)  | Mon, 03 Mar 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “HVS Capital Corp today announced that it has been exclusively appointed to sell the 235-room Midland Resort and Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. This full-service hotel possesses nearly double the meeting space of any other property in the market, along with a sizable indoor recreation area that includes a lap pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a children's play area and a game room.”



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HVS Capital Corp today announced that it has been exclusively appointed to sell the 235-room Midland Resort and Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. This full-service hotel possesses nearly double the meeting space of any other property in the market, along with a sizable indoor recreation area that includes a lap pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a children's play area and a game room.

"An opportunistic buyer can acquire the Midland Resort and Convention Center and benefit from a post-renovation investment basis that is a fraction of replacement cost," noted Bill Sipple, Executive Managing Director at HVS Capital.

He added, "We have observed that branded hotels enjoy considerable success in Midland, achieving 63.8 percent occupancy and an average daily rate of $119 in 2013. This asset is unencumbered by management and franchise, providing the new owner an option to affiliate with one of several global brands who have expressed interest in flagging this property."

Guests can dine at the three-meal Garden Restaurant or enjoy a cocktail and live music at Winston's Pub. The 10-acre hotel is within a short drive of the Midland business district and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities.

Located 130 miles north of Detroit and 20 miles west of Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay, Midland is a thriving small city that is home to two Fortune 500 companies and many cultural attractions. Midland's business-friendly climate and high quality of life have earned it recognition as a Top Five Small City to Raise a Family by Forbes and a Top Ten Metropolitan Area for Economic Growth (Population less than 200,000) by Business Facilities. Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation, Northwood University and MidMichigan Medical Center are among several contributors to the economic vitality of Midland.

Midland's history is intertwined with that of The Dow Chemical Company, which was founded in 1897 by Herbert Henry Dow, a Canadian-born chemist who invented a new method for extracting underground bromine. Dow Chemical, one of the world's largest chemical companies and the city's largest employer, is a constant in the region, and the company and its founders have been generous community benefactors, lending support to facilities such as Dow Diamond, which is home to the Great Lakes Loons, the Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Whether it be from an economic, cultural or recreational perspective, Midland truly punches above its weight, offering a long list of attractions that includes the Midland Community Tennis Center, a 54-acre soccer complex, a new Civic Arena with three skating rinks, The Midland Center for the Arts, Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum, Dow Gardens, Chippewa Nature Center, the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center and the unique, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture of Alden B. Dow.

About HVS Capital Corp:

Founded in 2001, HVS Capital Corp ("HVSCC") is the investment banking arm of HVS for the Americas. HVSCC's core areas of service are hotel financings / mortgages, investment sales / brokerage, capital advisory and workouts for hotels, resorts, casinos, mixed-used developments and golf properties. For more information, visit http://hvscapital.com/ .

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Banking and Finance, Real Estate

IDS Mortgage Document Preparation System Now Fully Supports E-Signatures for FHA Documents

Author: International Document Services, Inc.
Dateline: Salt Lake City, Utah (SALT LAKE CITY, Utah)  | Wed, 26 Feb 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. today announced that its flagship doc prep system idsDoc is fully capable of supporting electronic signatures for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) documents. The FHA announced on Jan. 30 that it would accept e-signatures on documents associated with FHA-insured loans.”



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Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. today announced that its flagship doc prep system idsDoc is fully capable of supporting electronic signatures for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) documents. The FHA announced on Jan. 30 that it would accept e-signatures on documents associated with FHA-insured loans.

"FHA acceptance of e-signatures has been a long time coming, and this is really the next step in the long march towards the fully realized eMortgage," said IDS Executive Vice President Mark Mackey. "Now, lenders no longer have to 'pull paper' as part of their process for FHA mortgages because virtually all loan documents can now be reviewed and signed electronically up until closing."

According to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mortgagee Letter 2014-03, FHA will accept electronic signatures on the following documents for FHA Single Family Title I and II Forward Mortgages and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages:
* Mortgage Insurance Endorsement Documents;
* Servicing and Loss Mitigation Documentation;
* FHA Insurance Claim Documentation; and
* HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Documents.

Furthermore, FHA directs lenders to comply with the definition of electronic signatures as outlined in the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, as well as the requirements set forth within, "with the exception that FHA will not accept an electronic signature that is solely voice or audio."

IDS clients can begin e-signing FHA loan documents through the idsDoc E-sign portal. If your company is not set up for E-sign, contact your IDS account representative to activate this specific functionality.

About IDS, Inc.:

IDS, founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include closing documents, initial disclosures and fulfillment. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs. The system is backed with compliance and document guarantees. IDS succeeds with unsurpassed customer service, cutting-edge technology, and a diligent compliance team.

More information: http://www.idsdoc.com/ or call 800-554-1872.

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Banking and Finance, Business, Real Estate

Home Owners Now Can Build the Loan They Want with Shore Mortgage ‘Flex Term’

Author: United Shore Financial Services
Dateline: Troy, Michigan (TROY, Mich.)  | Tue, 25 Feb 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Loan officers at Shore Mortgage - one of a select group of home lenders operating in all 50 states - are counseling clients right now on a new mortgage option that allows home owners to customize both the length of the loan and the payment like never before imagined.”



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Loan officers at Shore Mortgage - one of a select group of home lenders operating in all 50 states - are counseling clients right now on a new mortgage option that allows home owners to customize both the length of the loan and the payment like never before imagined.

"At Shore Mortgage, we don't force people into a 'one size fits all' mortgage," David Hall, President of Shore Mortgage, said. "Because the home owner is in control of the loan, the Flex Term can be a valuable and responsible means to help manage your budget."

With the Shore Mortgage Flex Term home loan, those buying a home or refinancing can now pick how long they prefer the loan to be and, consequently, what the monthly payment will be. Terms are available from eight to 30 years giving home buyers and home owners never before seen flexibility.

With Flex Term, rates are fixed over the life of the loan; they will not adjust. Loan amounts range up to $417,000.

Hall cited examples of how a Flex Term could help a client refinance without resetting the term. "Let's say, for instance, you took out a mortgage six years ago," he said. "You want to take advantage of a more favorable rate, but you don't want to restart the clock back at 30 years. The Shore Mortgage Flex Term can give you a 24-year term with today's better interest rate."

Other examples of where Flex Term could be beneficial include:
* In a refinance situation, some may be able to keep the payment constant while shortening the loan's length.
* Clients could set a pay-off time to a certain personal milestone like a retirement or a child going to college.
* For investment properties, a Shore Mortgage Flex Term could help manage cash flow.
* Others could even eliminate costly private mortgage insurance by using the Flex Term to remortgage the property again without resetting the clock.

"Flex Term is customizable by family and can save thousands of dollars during the life of a loan," Hall said. "We can help clients trim interest off their loan or put more money in their pocket."

This example shows how Flex Term could save a client more than $150,000 in interest over the life of a loan.

2007
Original 30 Year Fixed Mortgage
Loan Amount: $250,000
Interest Rate: 6.00%
Monthly P&I Payment: $1,498.88
Total Interest Paid over life of the loan: $289,595.48

2014 Option I
30 Year Fixed Mortgage
Loan Amount: $225,000*
Interest Rate: 4.50%
Monthly P&I Payment: $1,140.04
Total Interest Paid over life of the loan: $185,415.10

2014 Option II
23 Year "Flex Term" Mortgage
Loan Amount: $225,000*
Interest Rate: 4.50%
Monthly P&I Payment: $1,310
Total Interest Paid over life of the loan: $136,559.24

(* = assumes $25,000 of principle was paid from original loan).

More details on Flex Term and all Shore Mortgage products can be found at https://www.shoremortgage.com/mortgage-loan-program-options .

Shore Mortgage is a nationally known, direct-to-consumer mortgage lender operating in all 50 states. As part of United Shore Financial Services, Shore Mortgage offers its clients a broad range of innovative mortgage lending programs, competitive rates and terms, and the convenience and security of a direct Internet-based application and approval process.

Founded in 1986, USFS is one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the United States. The company employs more than 1,200 team members.

More information: https://www.shoremortgage.com/ .

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Banking and Finance, Real Estate

Forsythe Appraisals Successfully Utilizing Global DMS’ eTrac Platform for Appraisals

Author: Global DMS
Dateline: Lansdale, Pennsylvania (LANSDALE, Pa.)  | Tue, 25 Feb 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Global DMS, a leading provider of compliant valuation management software, announced that Forsythe Appraisals, LLC, the largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals in the United States, is leveraging the eTrac Enterprise platform to manage appraisal ordering, tracking and review for all of its branch offices covering 40 major metropolitan areas across the country.”



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Global DMS, a leading provider of compliant valuation management software, announced that Forsythe Appraisals, LLC, the largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals in the United States, is leveraging the eTrac Enterprise platform to manage appraisal ordering, tracking and review for all of its branch offices covering 40 major metropolitan areas across the country.

"The flexibility and configurability of our eTrac system has helped Forsythe Appraisals optimize its workflow and has had a very positive impact on its performance and bottom line. The considerable changes required to upgrade their proprietary platform would have been expensive and extensive," stated Vladimir Bien-Aime, president and CEO of Global DMS. "Our solution currently processes thousands of appraisal transactions monthly for Forsythe Appraisals and has already helped improve performance, increase margins and position the company for scalable growth."

The solution centralizes and streamlines operations and effectively replaced Forsythe Appraisals' proprietary valuation management system.

"Since implementing Global DMS' platform, we have realized very measurable gains in efficiency, productivity and tracking while reducing our IT spend using their comprehensive Web-based appraisal management technology," commented John Forsythe, president and CEO of Forsythe Appraisals. "While our proprietary platform worked very well, we saw greater efficiencies in Global DMS' platform and how it meshed with our specific workflows and internal processes. Our users love the system and find it has made a big difference in how they do their jobs."

Forsythe Appraisals has a unique business model whereby its appraisers are exclusive W2 employees that operate out of the company's wholly owned and operated branch locations. The branch model is proven to ensure continuity, consistent quality, and provide control over its processes. Forsythe Appraisals' distinctive and dynamic business necessitates a flexible technology platform that can continuously adapt to its environment.

Global DMS' configurable eTrac Enterprise platform greatly reduces the extensive costs Forsythe Appraisals incurs to maintain, update new functionality and develop interfaces as it grows its operations. In addition, keeping in-house software up-to-date with constantly changing federal, state, GSE and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) compliance regulations can be time consuming and costly for any organization. Global DMS has the technology and talent to efficiently handle the entire appraisal process for Forsythe Appraisals.

Global DMS' all-in-one eTrac Enterprise solution automates Forsythe Appraisals' workflow, facilitates client and branch-level communications, monitors order status, handles review and fulfillment while providing all the essential reporting and accounting functions for its appraisal transactions.

About Global DMS:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Global DMS is the mortgage industry's preeminent provider of commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions catering to lenders, servicers, AMCs, appraisers and other real estate entities. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process. The company's solutions include its eTrac valuation management platform, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex, AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS) and AMCmatch.com. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

About Forsythe Appraisals:

Since 1940, Forsythe Appraisals, LLC has built a reputation based on a legacy of delivering legendary customer service and the highest quality appraisals. The firm's long-standing commitment to an appraiser-staff model ensures quality and consistency throughout the organization and continues to attract and retain the highest caliber appraisers in the industry. With branch offices strategically located from coast to coast, serving most major metropolitan areas, Forsythe Appraisals offers more on-staff appraisers than any other independent appraisal company in the country. For more information, visit http://www.forsytheappraisals.com/ .

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Awards and Honors, Insurance, Real Estate

EPIC’s Jim Gillette Honored as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker

Author: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
Dateline: San Mateo, California (SAN MATEO, Calif.)  | Mon, 24 Feb 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of EPIC's national real estate practice, was also recognized as a 2014 Real Estate Industry Power Broker Finalist.”



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Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of EPIC's national real estate practice, was also recognized as a 2014 Real Estate Industry Power Broker Finalist.

"Jim and Kathleen exemplify our company values of teamwork, innovation and outstanding client care. These principles, and the team members who embrace and deliver on them, are the driving force behind EPIC's rapid national growth," shared EPIC's Co-Founder and CEO, John Hahn. "As a company, we are honored to have both Jim and Kathleen recognized by Risk and Insurance and excited to celebrate with them in this success."

Nominees must be considered a top performer in a particular industry practice sector to qualify for Power Broker consideration. The criteria for evaluating candidates are creative risk-related problem solving, demonstrated industry expertise and a high level of client service.

Gillette was specifically recognized for developing creative risk management, pricing and coverage programs for retailers, wholesalers and product distributors. While negotiating big price decreases isn't always possible, Gillette has been able to help his clients receive better coverage at the same price and lower their total cost of risk.

Gillette was also recently named as one of only eight "40-Under-40 Regional Broker Leaders in the Western Region" by Business Insurance.

One Gillette client, Ron Calvert, Partner at GHC Group shares, "We are a growing business, at about 10 times the size we were five years ago. Market dynamics have changed, so we no longer have a simple insurance program. I've been doing this for 25 years and there is no one I have dealt with who can compare to Jim. He's been a real asset."

EPIC's Kathleen Felderman was also honored as a finalist in the Real Estate Industry Power Broker category. Highly respected in the industry, Felderman has already received the Power Broker Award three times; first in 2008, and then again in 2010, and 2011.

Gillette and Felderman are both EPIC shareholders and principals. Gillette is based in the company's Los Angeles office where he is managing principal and specializes in risk management, commercial insurance coverage, and merger and acquisition risk.

Felderman leads EPIC's National Real Estate Practice, focusing on the needs of company's commercial and multi-family real estate clients.

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty, employee benefits insurance brokerage, and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

The 8th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 450 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Inland Empire, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York.

With more than $100 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 30 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital, the company's strategic plan calls for a dramatic increase in revenue ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com/ .

Jim Gillette, 213-629-8909 Direct.
Kathleen Felderman, 415-356-4830 Direct.

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Banking and Finance, Real Estate

United Wholesale Mortgage Launches UWM Track, an Innovative Communication Tool for Brokers and REALTORS

Author: United Wholesale Mortgage
Dateline: Troy, Michigan (TROY, Mich.)  | Wed, 05 Feb 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation's largest wholesale lender, today announced that it rolled out UWM Track, which assists brokers in providing current status on loans to REALTORS(R). The efficiency and visibility the solution offers eliminates communication issues and facilitates the broker's ability to forge stronger relationships with REALTORS(R), thus increasing business.”



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United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation's largest wholesale lender, today announced that it rolled out UWM Track, which assists brokers in providing current status on loans to REALTORS(R). The efficiency and visibility the solution offers eliminates communication issues and facilitates the broker's ability to forge stronger relationships with REALTORS, thus increasing business.

"UWM is constantly looking for ways to make our brokers more successful. In 2013, we saw the early beginnings of an uptick in the purchase market and started developing UWM Track," said Mat Ishbia, president at UWM.

He added, "One of the ways brokers can grow their business in a purchase market is to establish sound relationships with REALTORS. The idea behind UWM Track is to keep REALTORS apprised as to what stage the loan is in so they know the deal is progressing and can keep their buyer informed. This visibility that UWM Track establishes is another arsenal of tools we offer our brokers. UWM Track makes it more attractive for real estate agents to work with brokers who do business with us."

UWM Track works by brokers logging into UWM's broker portal - EASE (Easiest Application System Ever) - accessing the loan in their pipeline, and clicking on the UWM Track button, which sends an email to the agent containing a secure link to the UWM Track log-in page. Once in UWM Track, the REALTOR(R) is able to view real-time status on their buyer's loan.

The solution provides REALTORS(R) with detailed information on the loan such as when it was submitted to underwriting, conditions reviewed and cleared, loan approval, the closing schedule, when prep and closing documents were sent to the title company, and finally the completion of funding.

UWM Track avoids a potential cat and mouse communication game and the latency of receiving and providing status updates, which ultimately translates to delivering better service.

About United Wholesale Mortgage:

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) underwrites and provides closing documentation for residential mortgage loans originated by mortgage brokers, banks, credit unions and correspondents. UWM provides unparalleled service with its deep understanding of the mortgage process using its talented team of account executives, underwriters, closers and funders, who have years of experience with intricate knowledge in wholesale. UWM's positive teamwork and dedication to exceptional client service has resulted in continued success and growth that has spawned expansion.

For more information, visit http://www.uwm.com/ or call 800-981-8898.

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Awards and Honors, Banking and Finance, Real Estate

Vanguard Funding LLC Vice President, Robert Jayne, Earns Prestigious National Mortgage Industry Certification

Author: Vanguard Funding LLC
Dateline: Garden City, New York (GARDEN CITY, N.Y.)  | Mon, 13 Jan 2014

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The Vice President of Vanguard Funding LLC, Robert Jayne, has joined the elite group of mortgage professionals to attain standing as a nationally recognized Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP). The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has granted Jayne this distinguished certification as he has demonstrated he is confident in his skills and involved in the advancement of the reverse mortgage industry.”



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The Vice President of Vanguard Funding LLC, Robert Jayne, has joined the elite group of mortgage professionals to attain standing as a nationally recognized Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP). The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has granted Jayne this distinguished certification as he has demonstrated he is confident in his skills and involved in the advancement of the reverse mortgage industry. Jayne received notification of his official CRMP certification on December 20, 2013.

"Combined with the CRMP code of ethics and best business practices, this certification is another layer of assurance that a borrower is conducting business with a recognized expert in the reverse mortgage origination field," said Vanguard Funding LLC President, Brian Ofsie. "We are extremely proud of his certification. We practice mandatory product, compliance and service training at Vanguard. All of our mortgage originators continually expand their knowledge base and exercise an exceptional level of service to the borrower, just as Rob does."

NRMLA serves as the governing body over the certification process of a CRMP with policies and procedures and further, acts as an educational resource as well as a policy advocate for reverse mortgage lenders and related professionals. Earning the CRMP places Jayne in a privileged class that only a handful of mortgage professionals in the United States have; in fact, less than 100 individuals have this certification bestowed upon them to date.

It is the most prestigious credential that NRMLA offers. The certification is gained only once the candidate has met certain requirements of experience and knowledge of reverse mortgages nonetheless passing a grueling examination. Through its rigorous credentialing, the CRMP classification gives the mortgage professional the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to a superior level of service to the borrower and their promise to uphold a Code of Ethics and standards.

Vanguard Funding LLC continues to be a leader in the mortgage banking industry and in 2004 became involved with reverse mortgages, which have since become a major part of their business and has had a profoundly positive impact on their borrowers by helping seniors retain a financially healthy lifestyle and stay in their homes.

Jayne stated, "I'm a strong believer in the reverse mortgage product, I don't believe in selling a reverse mortgage I believe in educating people. I not only educate potential clients but I continually educate my staff and want to give them [clients] every assurance that they are dealing with an educated, well prepared professional that they can trust."

About Vanguard Funding LLC:

Vanguard Funding LLC is a multi-state licensed mortgage banker with headquarters in Garden City, New York. Currently serving ten states with a multitude of home purchase and refinance products, we have earned an "A" customer service rating by the Better Business Bureau and our ability to provide the consumer with the best and widest variety of loan products available surpasses that of most other lenders and large banking institutions. By combining professional expertise with direct access to an expansive product suite, we provide the most efficient way to obtain home financing tailored to our consumers' specific financial needs and goals.

Learn more at: http://www.vanguardfunding.net/ .

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