The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Upcoming Event

Sustaining Homeownership – Loss Mitigation & Making Home Affordable Workshop

In this interactive training workshop, attendees will learn key terminology being used in the current mortgage environment. They will learn about the mortgage delinquency cycle, understand how it works and what options are available to homeowners in distress, with special emphasis on the government’s Making Home Affordable initiative.  They will also learn what pitfalls to avoid when working with mortgage servicers; how to recognize and avoid scam artists; and where to go for help.

Topics for the day include:

  • Key terminology in the mortgage industry
  • Understanding the mortgage delinquency cycle and how it works
  • What documentation is needed to apply for assistance
  • Home retention options
  • President Obama’s Making Home Affordable Program
  • Liquidation options:  What to do when everything else fails
  • Resources available

*This session is a non-certificate training that provides an introduction to foreclosure issues and loss mitigation resources.

MercedAugust 19, 2009                                    
MCOE ACCESS Resource & Referral Office       
1520 W Main Street                                              
Merced, CA  95340 

Fresno: August 20, 2009
HUD Regional Office
855 M Street, Suite 970

BakersfieldAugust 21, 2009
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
825 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA  93304

There is no charge, but advanced registration is required. Seating is limited to 50 participants.

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Questions? Darryl Rutherford, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco,  415.974.2056
Ronald I. Branch, Chase Community Advocacy, 713.216.6033
Event Description
Agenda (PDF - 31KB)
8:30 - 9:00am Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15am Welcome & Opening Remarks
Darryl Rutherford-Federal Reserve Bank
9:15 - 9:45am Foreclosure Data
Darryl Rutherford- Federal Reserve Bank
9:45 - 10:00am Break
10:00 - 12:00pm Loss Mitigation Training Part 1
Ronald Branch- Chase Bank
12:00 - 12:45pm Lunch
12:45 - 2:00pm Loss Mitigation Training Part 2
Ronald Branch- Chase Bank
2:00 - 2:15pm Identifying & Avoiding Scams
2:15 - 3:00pm Q & A
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