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Move from paper documents at Florida practice boosts efficiency, patient interactions, says Barbara Arbide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on asset-backed securities (ABS) issued in the primary market in the weeks before the 2003 annual ABS East conference in Boca Raton, Florida. Value of home-equity supply; Student loan collateral; Student loan ABS from the Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae); Fixed-rate offering of Bear Stearns' Whole Loan Auto Loan Trust; Chase Manhattan Bank's sale of five-year floating-rate 2003-5 paper.

Information about several topics discussed at the 14th Annual Information Management Network ABS East conference in Hollywood, Florida in October 2008 is presented. Topics include the economic situation of various financial services institutions, the lack of liquidity and funding options, and the need to focus in bringing confidence back into the financial market. The conference featured speakers who were confident that the financial market will be able to restore its strong market status.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by the state attorney general in Florida against Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. for its role in funding the abusive loan practices of First Alliance Mortgage Co. Use of the internal communications of the company; Inhospitability of the business climate brought by the government in the state; Impact of the lawsuit on the mortgage market in the state.

The article reports on $9.8 million loss in funds from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 at Equity One Inc. in North Miami Beach, Florida. Specifically, net loss for the 2008 quarter was $21.4 million, compared to income of $10.7 million for the same period in 2007. Moreover, the losses in funds resulted from a non-cash impairment charge of $32.7 million recorded against the company's investment in DIM Vastgoed NV.

The article reports on the financial performance of Levitt Corp. for the second quarter of 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm presented a net loss of $58.1 million for the second quarter ending June 30, compared with a net loss of net loss $737,000 in the same period of 2006. It adds that the net loss included pre-tax charges of $63 million associated with homebuilding inventory impairment charges, compared with $4.7 million of impairment charges in the second quarter of 2006.

The article reports business developments at document preparation provider Guardian Mortgage Documents Inc. in Florida. The company has released its Client Performance Metrics report to prove the firm's claims, to give information on data centers, and to track all files it processed. Guardian is also making major improvement by migrating clients to its new Web-based system for faster loan originations. Moreover, Guardian plans to expand outside the state.

Information on issues concerning first time issuers of asset-backed securities (ABS) discussed at the ABS East conference of the Information Management Network company in November 2006 in Orlando, Florida is presented. Delegates were provided a thorough introduction to the workings of the market and challenges ahead as they tap ABS financing. Additionally, panelists differentiated asset-backed commercial papers from the term funding, issuer requirements and dealing with rating agencies.

The article reports on the decision of Information Management Network to change the venue for its asset-backed securitization conference to Orlando, Florida from Boca Raton. The event will be held at the JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes on November 5 to 8, 2006. Meanwhile, the one-day "Asset Backed Commercial Paper Forum" will be held on November 7 at the conference center in the adjacent Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Reports that the T-Rex Capital LLC office park in Boca Raton, Florida, where Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc.'s mortgage fulfillment center is located, has been sold to Blackstone Group Inc. for multimillion dollars. Percentage of interest retained by the company in the sale; List of the companies who are currently leasing the building; Comment of Thomas M. Mulroy, CEO of T-Rex, regarding the sale of the industrial site.

Highlights the 2002 Mortgage Technology Conference in Miami, Florida. Keynote address of Ed Albrigo; Use of information technology in the mortgage industry.

The IRS is pushing back filing and payment deadlines for those who have been affected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Securities and Exchange Commission imposed sanctions Thursday against a Florida-based CPA for performing deficient and fraudulent audits and quarterly reviews for eight publicly traded companies, and issuing false and misleading audit opinions on the companies' annual financial statements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on Lakeland, Florida-based automobile parts manufacturer Breed Technologies Inc.'s talks with bankers for possible delays in its coupon payments of $15.3 million due on April 15, 1999. Trading of Breed's bonds; Investors' concerns on the condition of the company.

Information about Private Placement Industry Forum in Miami, Florida in January 2013 is presented. Brian Roelke of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), mentioned that investors are looking for increase in yield for reason other than credit. Panelists noted that investors can look for opportunities in the credit tenant lease market.

The article reports on the training program conducted in Orlando, Florida, by Keystone Asset Management for real estate agents and brokers who work for them. The program educated its partners about business process efficiencies, Website technology, multiclient requirements and staff operations. It was designed to help brokers and agents streamline their businesses so they can sell more properties in a shorter timeframe.

The article reports on the growing popularity of exotic mortgages that is believe to cut market share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Jeff Levine, managing director of Merchant Milestone Partners in Miami, Florida, believes that Fannie and Freddie will no longer rule the market like they used to.

Reports on the decision of ABN Amro Capital Markets to offer master servicing in Boca Raton, Florida. Addition of the service to Standard & Poor's Select Servicer list; Support given to laon package placed into securities; Benefits of the move for the company's credit rating.

Reports the lowering of the long-term credit rating of HomeSide Lending Inc. by Moody's Investors Service in Jacksonville, Florida.

Features United Capital Markets (UCM), a brokerage/dealer in Miami, Florida. Origin of UCM; Specialization of UCM; Estimated amount of trading in UCM; Plans of UCM owner/trader John Devaney to add another trader for the company.

The article reports on the use of web-based technology opted by Florida Capital Bank Mortgage to make it more efficient and cost-effective as well as expand its wholesale business in Jacksonville, Florida. Mark Johnson, Florida Capital Bank Mortgage president and chief executive officer (CEO), states that they used a web-based system to allow them to get documents remotely and to enable clients to conduct business with the company online.

Present the scheduled events for the 2005 Annual Convention of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. List of seminars; Convention registration; Duration of the event.

The article profiles the Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group in Fort Myers, Florida, which was started by Paul Weinstein and Nadine Wilkes. Weinstein and Wilkes were former advisors in UBS, but decided to form their own firm when the troubles in UBS made headlines and when the auction rate securities of their clients failed. They picked Raymond James, also from UBS, to be the broker-dealer for their $400 million book of business. It adds that they were able to retain 98% of their clients at UBS.

The article reports on the first quarter negative growth of the real estate markets in the United States. Research firm First American Real Estate Solutions reported that annualized month-over-month home price appreciation in Bakersfield, California fell to negative 1.98%, while Scottsdale, Arizona fell to 15.3% and Miami, Miami Beach and Kendall, Florida fell to 12.43%. Related developments are also reported.

Presents information on a panel discussion on the consultant industry at the 3rd Annual Stars and Stripes Summit hosted by Financial Research Associates in Orlando, Florida from July 18 through 20, 2004. Arguments on the impact of consultant practice on pension funds; Disclosure of how consultants make money on brokerage service; Remarks from several panelists.

The Florida Public Service Commission has a beef with Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings, which all characterize bonds backed by utility fees as a kind of structured finance, rather than as corporate bonds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information on Mortgage Bankers Association of America's National Mortgage Servicing Conference held in Orlando, Florida wherein members of the industry expressed concern about the uncertain future of the mortgage industry is presented. It discusses the condition of the housing market which is expected to remain a challenge for the mortgage sector and the country as a whole. It presents a transcript of a discussion by industry experts including Laura Hadley on the challenges facing the industry.

The article reports that Rural Housing Service (RHS) lenders sit on sidelines after the single-family loan program ran out of loan commitment authority but the Chase Rural Housing of Deerfield still originate the product in Florida.

The article focuses on the speech given by Abigail Johnson, vice chairman of FMR LLC, during the annual conference of the National Investment Co. Service Association at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida. She states that reduced complexity on information services will improve the quality, innovation and customer loyalty of investment companies. She adds that companies and policymakers must focus on the electronic-delivery of information.

The article reports on the launch by two of Pensacola's pension systems, the City of Pensacola General Pension and Retirement Fund and the City of Pensacola Firefighters' Relief and Pension Fund, of searches for a new investment consultant to replace Merrill Lynch Consulting Services. They are looking for firms to assist with services like asset allocation and policy revisions and reviews, manager searches and performance reviews and analysis.

The article reports on the tougher efforts of law-enforcement authorities to stop those who commit mortgage fraud in Florida. According to Edward Geiger, a supervisory special agent, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has participated in several undercover operations to stop mortgage fraud. He added that the agency is also putting more effort into investigating allegations of mortgage fraud.

The article reports on the staging of the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference and Expo in Tampa, Florida in March 2007. It includes information on various technology issues that improve efficiency in the mortgage industry, as well as keynote speakers for the event.

The article describes the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, which is the site of the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference and Expo in March 2007. It includes information on the key features and specifications of the facility, as well as its various amenities for convention participants.

Conference quotes discussed at the Institute for International Research's 20th Annual Private Placement Industry Forum at Boca Raton, Florida is presented. According to David Barras of Northwestern Investment Management, When you find out the CEO of a company was indicted for murder, don't do the deal. Bob Nash, conference co-chair of Chapman and Cutler quoted saying that, It's a $35 billion-per-year market and if that's okay with you, then you're part of the problem.

Previews Information Management Network's 10th annual ABS East Conference, which will be held in Boca Raton, Florida, in the week of October 11, 2004. Theme of the opening general panel discussion; Panelists; Topics covered in the pre-conference workshops; Social events; Golf and tennis tournaments.

Presents a chart regarding mutual funds in the U.S. as of January 5, 2004. Curtiss-Wright Corp.; Miami Firefighters' and Police Officers' Retirement System in Miami, Florida; New Mexico State Investment.

Reports on issues arising from rising mortgage rates in the U.S. discussed at the ABS East Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. Lenders' use of credit to maintain origination volume; Impact on the subprime lending sector; Development of the Alt-B credit tier.

Reports the selling of the conventional product of Taylor, Beann & Whitaker to Freddie Mac over Fannie Mae in Ocala, Florida. Production of government-backed mortgages; Disconnection of the relationship with Fannie Mae; Uncomfortability with the leverage position.

The author reflects on the condo market in South Florida. According to the consulting and publishing firm Condo Vultures LLC, approximately 18,500 units are planned for the tri-county region of South Florida as of mid-June which consists of coastal Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. According to Don Cartwright, executive at the real estate services firm Jones Land LaSalle Inc., the bank Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA has taken more office to accommodate the increased banking demand.

The article reports that Fifth Third Bank in Miami Beach, Florida combines mobile technology and browser-based loan officer portal to create its mortgage business, according to senior vice president Steve Yaninek during the Mortgage Technology Conference in December 2012. It says that the bank provides real estate brokers with technology that has information on properties for sale. It mentions that the portal includes customer relationship management tools that automate marketing processes.

The article informs that the companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might increase the fees they charge to guarantee mortgages in the state of New York. These charges are usually implemented in states where it's costlier for them to deal with bad debt and New York is among states that extend added protections for borrowers in danger of losing their homes. The increase in loan rates could also be implemented in Florida, New Jersey and Vermont.

Information about several topics discussed at a conference held in July 2012 sponsored by the organization Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals is presented. Topics include the ethical conducts of a mortgage loan originator, trade line and payment on time. The conferences featured several notable persons including Fred McDowell, a consultant from Lake Worth, Florida and Andrew Grosmaire, chief of the Bureau of Enforcement in the Office of Financial Regulation.

A table that lists the top lenders in Sebastian Vero Beach Metro Area in Florida including Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank Corp., and PHH Mortgage Co. is presented.

The article focuses on the purchase activities of specialty mortgage servicer Ocwen Financial Corp., based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It highlights the company's acquisition of Saxon Mortgage Services Inc. for 59.3 million U.S. dollars in addition to 1.4 billion servicing advances. It is inferred that the acquisitions are part of the servicer's expansion efforts through merger and acquisition. The company specializes in distressed and subprime loans.

The article reports on the issue concerning the force-placed insurance citing the law suit filed by Florida attorney Jeffrey Golant against QBE Specialty Insurance Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. It notes that state lawyers criticize forced-placed insurance for it provides sizeable profit for mortgae services, wherein banks gather lucrative commisions from insurers. It implies that since that insurers charge high premium to counterbalance the inconstant availability of reinsurance.

The article reports on the ruling of the Florida court regarding the case filed by Melanie Beacham against MarkOne Financial LLC concerning no social media in collecting payments for a car loan.

The article reports that executive vice president Todd Whittemore at Digital Risk LLC has attended the National Mortgage Servicing Conference in Florida to gather updates on market issues and trends in servicing demand.

The article reports on the reduction in the number of mortgage industry professionals who submitted their application for Florida's loan officer licenses.

The article reports that any individual or company that offers loan modification services in the state of Florida is required to have an active license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.