Thursday, March 13

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration

7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open

7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Opening Session - Industry Update and Outlook on the Fight Against Fraud
Grand Ballroom
Mortgage fraud against lenders continues to garner national attention, and the fight against mortgage fraud needs to be a national and industry-wide assault on the predators that perpetrate the crimes against the consumer and the industry. Efforts to combat mortgage fraud against lenders have proliferated into a number of initiatives, including state and Federal legislation criminalizing mortgage fraud and increased synergy between law enforcement and lenders. This session will give an overview of the current status of the industry, law enforcement and the government's efforts in combating mortgage fraud.

Speakers:
David G. Kittle, CMB
Chairman-Elect, MBA
President, Principle Wholesale Lending, Inc.

John Arterberry
Executive Deputy Chief, Fraud Section
United States Department of Justice

Merle D. Sharick, CMB
Vice Presidentm Sales
Mortgage Asset Research Institute, Inc.

10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
State Ballroom

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Identity Theft: How Lenders and Servicers Handle Identity Theft Claims
Grand Ballroom
Increasing the use of technology expands opportunities for both consumers and businesses. It also has increased opportunity for fraudsters to abuse the good name and credit of unsuspecting individuals. This session will give lenders and servicers the most up to date techniques to investigate and handle identity theft claims.

Speakers:
Lisa Binkley
Executive Vice President, Risk Strategy & Policy Development
Rapid Reporting Verification Company

Larry G. Ruder
Vice President of Fraud
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Quantifying Fraud Losses and Investments in Fraud Prevention
Empire Ballroom
As mortgage fraud increases, quality assurance departments face the challenge of not only quantifying fraud losses, but quantifying returns on investments in fraud mitigation and prevention techniques. This session will provide lenders with the latest techniques to demonstrate to management how much fraud   is cutting into the bottom line and how fraud mitigation and recovery techniques can help.

Moderator:
Michael H. Delbick
Director of Quality and Fraud Risk Management
Indymac Bank

Speakers:
Shannon R. Mazepink
Vice President, Head of Anti-Fraud Group
IndyMac Bank

Eric Weinstein
Partner
Feldman, Weinstein & Smith LLP

11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Red Lacquer Room

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1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Identifying and Addressing Fraud Post Closing
Empire Ballroom
Once a loan is funded, lenders need focused quality control processes to identify and deal with mortgage fraud. Whether a loan was originated in-house or through correspondent and broker channels, lenders must leverage quality control feedback to prevent further fraud exposure. Lenders must be aware of regulatory requirements, such as suspicious activity report requirements and repurchase agreements. This session will provide lenders with an overview of all the steps lenders need to be aware of when fraud is discovered post funding.

Moderator:
Gail Andrich
Vice President - MGIC Investor Services Corporation
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation

Speakers:
Steven M. Dailey
Partner
Kutak Rock, LLP

Jesse Hernandez
Partner
Anderson, McPharlin & Conners, LLP

Paul Levin
Vice President and Senior Litigation Counsel
Indymac Bank. FSB

Vanessa Widener
Partner
Anderson, McPharlin & Conners, LLP

New Twists on Old Schemes: Trends and Tips on Mortgage Fraud Schemes
Grand Ballroom
It is commonly said that there are no new frauds, just new twists. Join us as our panelists examine what sorts of fraud are on the rise, what shape mortgage fraud today is taking and how lenders can be on the lookout.

Moderator:
Kimberly Ellison
Claims Manager
The Prieston Group

Speakers:
William H. Brewster
Director, Anti Fraud Initiatives
Fannie Mae

Jenny Nunn Brawley
Mortgage Fraud Investigations Manager
Freddie Mac

John Gray
Senior Vice President, Fraud Prevention
Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.

Linda W. Roddenberry
Group Vice President, Loan Risk and Recovery
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.

2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Appraisal Fraud
Empire Ballroom
Appraisal fraud exposes lenders to the largest financial losses. This session will explore the latest fraud schemes and what steps lenders can take to prevent being victimized by fraudulent appraisals.

Moderator:
James Ronan
Vice President, Industry Relations
Interthinx

Speakers:
Patrick L. Callison
Chief Appraiser, Director of AVM Quality Control
TransUnion Settlement Solutions

Rachel M. Dollar, CMB
Vice President
Smith Dollar PC

Carl Ernst
Chief Executive Officer
Ernst Publishing Co. LLC

Rosemarie A. Wolfe
Director Quality Control
EquiFirst

A New Regulatory Framework to Fight Fraud: State Mortgage Fraud Laws and Regulation
Grand Ballroom
Mortgage fraud affects local communities and localized legislation and supervision is quickly evolving to protect consumers and safeguard home financing.  A cornerstone of this new regulatory framework is the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).  In this session, participants will see a live demonstration of NMLS, hear about trends in mortgage fraud that state regulators are addressing through investigations and taskforces, and obtain an overview of state mortgage fraud laws and how they will affect mortgage lenders.

Moderator:
Timothy J. Doyle
Vice President
Conference of State Bank Supervisors

Speakers:
Daniel J. Laudicina
Partner
Hudson Cook, LLP

Reynold Benjamin
Assistant Director, Division of Banking
IL Department of Financial & Professional Regulation

5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
State Ballroom

Friday, March 14

7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Exhibits Open

7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m.–Noon
Registration

9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
The Secondary Market Response to Mortgage Fraud
Grand Ballroom
Fraud discovered after a loan is sold on the secondary market presents a unique set of challenges. This session will explore the quality control processes secondary market players are using to address fraud and how lenders can limit their repurchase liability.

Moderator:
Corey Carlisle
Senior Director
Mortgage Bankers Association

Speakers:
Robert N. Hagberg
Fraud Investigations Manager
Freddie Mac

Nancy Jardini
Vice President of Anti-fraud and Chief Privacy Officer
Fannie Mae

10:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall

10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Measuring Fraud Prevention Tools and Techniques
Empire Ballroom
As the techniques employed by mortgage fraudsters evolve, so must lenders' efforts to prevent being the victim of fraud. This session will explore what processes and tools lenders can use, and how to measure the effectiveness of those tools.

Moderator:
Mark A. Nelson
Senior Vice President, Risk Management
JPMorgan Chase

Speakers:
Bridget Berg
Director Fraud Risk Management
GMAC ResCap

Christopher Johnson
Risk Mitigation
Washington Mutual

Mortgage Fraud Investigation and Prosecution: Working With Law Enforcement
Grand Ballroom
While the FBI traditionally has been the first to investigate mortgage fraud, other agencies are increasingly involved in the fight against it. This session will explore alternatives on both the state and Federal levels that lenders can use. Learn how to develop relationships and increase cooperation with such agencies as the Secret Service, U.S. Postal Service, I.R.S. and state and local law enforcement.

Moderator:
Mark Kasak
Vice President, Fraud Prevention
Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.

Speakers:
Scott Broshears
Special Agent, Financial Crimes Section
Federal Bureau of Investigations

Anthony P. DAngelo
Supervisory Special Agent, White Collar Crime
Federal Bureau of Investigations

John Lucki
Sergeant, Investigative Coordinator
Chicago Police Department

James Maloney
Commanding Officer, CPD Financial Crimes Section
Chicago Police Department

Jean Quinn
Assistant States Attorney
Cook County Special Prosecutions: Financial Crimes

Brian Netols
Deputy Chief, Major Case and Special Prosecutions Section
Mortgage Fraud Prosecutions Coordinator
Unites States Attorneys Office, Northern District of Illinois

Noon
Conference Concludes