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54 SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION EQUATOR ® AN ALTISOURCE® BUSINESS UNIT 310.469.9018 Equator.com COMPANY DESCRIPTION Equator provides secure, scalable, and forward-thinking workflow management software for default mortgage servicers and asset holders of all sizes. Through intuitive technology, Equator bridges the gap between asset managers, real estate agents, borrowers, and vendors (e.g., title providers, attorneys, repair contractors, property preservation firms, and valuation providers). KEY PERSONNEL » » James»Vinci,»VP, GM » » George»Roletter,»VP, Digital Products and Marketing » » Jarad»Bernotavicz,»Director, Product Management » » Bill»Mueller, Director, National Sales STAFFING 175 company employees GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE AND COVERAGE AREA United States COMPANY HISTORY Since its inception in 2005, Equator has specialized in providing a full life cycle platform that assists financial institutions, their vendors, and their customers in managing the complexities associated with the disposition of non-performing assets. Equator enables financial institutions to efficiently manage or outsource default assets with full transparency and control over their process. In 2013, Equator was purchased by, and became a business unit of, Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS). BUSINESS LINES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS Equator provides mortgage servicers the ability to automate their default processes and to connect with their borrowers, investors, vendors, and agents electronically. Equator's platform helps servicers drive efficiency by allowing them to select and execute optimal strategies based on configurable investor rules and government guidelines. The platform includes modules for Loan Management, Loan Modification, Short Sale/Deed-In-Lieu, Foreclosure/Bankruptcy, Real Estate Owned, and Invoice Management. KEY FEATURES/BENEFITS The Equator platform provides customers with a diverse array of benefits: » Simple and fast new customer adoption process for out-of-the-box baseline processes » Proven focus on compliance, transparency, and security » Dedication to exceptional customer service » Self-service controls for process, quality, timeline management, and communications » Ability to innovate and create customized solutions » Financial strength with continuous investment in products, people, and technology » Strong suite of origination and servicing capabilities across Altisource COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Equator has a long track record of providing scalable, efficient, and secure workflow automation solutions to the default mortgage servicing industry. Equator's platform is the synthesis of 15 years of experience in creating real-world solutions that address the challenges of the highly regulated and dynamic industry. ADDED VALUE TO CLIENTS Customers can sleep well at night with Equator's proven and secure technology. Equator provides active white glove service to ensure their technology is always exceeding expectations and truly solving business problems. KEYS TO SUCCESS Equator is focused forward in its drive to ideate, create, and deliver services and technology that go above and beyond real estate industry expectations while recognizing that tomorrow starts by successfully delivering today. AWARDS, ACCOLADES, AND MILESTONES 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 HousingWire Tech 100