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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 2 September 2024 F R O M T H E E D I T O R DESTINATION DALLAS! I n this month's issue of MortgagePoint, we turn our attention to the 2024 Five Star Conference and Expo, set for Tuesday-Thursday, September 24-26 at the Omni Hotel Dallas. The event brings together top subject-matter experts, exhibitors, and thousands of professionals representing mortgage servicers, lenders, federal government agencies, financial services law firms, service providers, investors, and real estate organizations from across the nation working towards the common goal of a stronger and united mortgage industry. In addition to the Five Star Conference assembling the industry's top minds under one roof, we also take the time to recognize and honor the achievements of those who have shaped the industry over the past year. This month's cover feature profiles our 25 finalists for this year's Women in Housing Leadership Awards. At the Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon on September 26, attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of remarkable businesswomen whose contributions continue to impact the housing and mortgage servicing industries. And be sure to check back in our October issue for profiles of our five final award recipients! In addition to recognizing these outstanding achievements, whether it is education, networking, or establishing new business leads, the Five Star Conference equips attendees with the tools necessary to achieve success in today's marketplace. The event officially kicks off Tuesday morning, September 24 with the Keys for Life Opening Luncheon, where attendees will get an assessment on the state of the market, celebrate the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, honor military veterans during a special Keys for Life presentation, and a silent auction benefitting the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF). The Five Star Institute's Ed Delgado will sit down with Stanley C. Middleman, President and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, for a discussion on the "State of the Industry," and what to expect in the coming months. Throughout the Conference, additional featured events include the MTech Forum, discussing how technology is driving the industry forward through advances in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and tech innovations; the Single-Family Rental Roundtable, examining the current state of the SFR industry; the Mortgage Servicing Forum, bringing together the top servicing execs and government reps discussing the challenges facing the industry; and much more! You get all this and much more at the 2024 Five Star Conference and Expo. Mark your calendars for September 24-26 at the Omni Hotel Dallas, or visit FiveStarConference.com for complete details and registration information. David Wharton Editor-in-Chief Magazine EDITOR-IN-CHIEF David Wharton ART DIRECTOR Jason Stone MANAGING DIGITAL EDITOR Eric C. Peck REPORTERS Kyle G. Horst Demetria Lester MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS T. Robert Finlay Esq. David J. Miller Jr. Kathy Shakibi Esq. COPY EDITOR Brandy Scott ADVERTISING 214.525.6700 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics, Auction.com Benjamin Gottheim, Director, Mortgage Servicing Policy, Freddie Mac Kevin Bowen, Head of Home Lending Product & Innovation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Michael Keaton, SVP, Default Subservicing, Ocwen Jane Larkin, VP, Strategic Initiatives, VRM Mortgage Services Michael Merritt, SVP, Mortgage Default Servicing, BOK Financial Candace Russell, VP of Post-Sale Activities, Default Servicing, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Bryan Bolton, Chief Administrative Officer and SVP- Mortgage and Consumer Servicing, U.S. Bank Jacob Williamson, SVP Single-Family Collateral Risk Management, Fannie Mae Kim Yowell, EVP of Servicing, Fairway Independent Mortgage Servicing EXECUTIVE ADVISOR Michael S. Waldron CORPORATE OFFICERS PRESIDENT & CFO Jonathan Hughes ART DIRECTION Jordan Funderburk, Jason Stone No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. © 2024 Five Star Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved This publication is intended to provide accurate, authoritative, and detailed information in regard to the subject matter covered. All written materials are disseminated with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal advice or other professional services. Under no circumstance should the information contained herein be relied upon as legal advice as it is designed to be a source of information only. MortgagePoint strongly encourages the use of qualified attorneys or other qualified experts with regard to the subject matter covered. MortgagePoint does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and is not liable for any damages, losses, or other detriment that may result from the use of these materials.