Mortgage Legislation – 3 Credits (Program D&I)

Legislation targeted toward diversity and inclusion in the government and financial industry is discussed in detail. The advent of Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 as well as President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13583 for the federal workforce are covered with deep discussions on their requirements, benefits, and inefficiencies.

About the Author:

Jason Richardson is an associate attorney practicing in Severson & Werson’s Financial Services Litigation Group. He is a results-driven litigator, combining legal acumen with common sense problem-solving techniques to achieve the best outcome for each client in each case.


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Evolution of Diversity and Inclusion in America – 2 Credits (Program – D&I)

Chronicles the historical struggle for equality in America across many platforms.  Journey through major movements and achievements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964–the official outlawing of discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act– birthed from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act–providing protection against discrimination to people based on a disability.

About the Author:

Wesley Williams is the Business Development Coordinator at RomeWest Properties. Utilizing experience from mortgage banking, field service, and real estate, Williams has obtained a unique perspective of the mortgage service and banking communities while expanding opportunities for community redevelopment through reinvestment.


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Working with GSEs – 2 Credits

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac represent high volume and seek the finest agents to list their properties. Becoming a Fannie Mae HomePath or Freddie Mac HomeSteps listing agent can be a rewarding experience for an agent or broker specializing in REO. The bar has been set high, however, to list properties for the GSEs successfully, you’ll need to learn their practices and procedures.

About the Authors:

This course information was provided by former Directors of REO at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.


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