Monthly mortgage summary, Mar. 2009

NDFI

MONTHLY MORTGAGE SUMMARY

March 2009
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NEWS

STATE NEWS ITEMS

STATE/NATIONAL

Transitions/ Renewals

1

Georgia's S.A.F.E Bill

1

Customer Service Stars

2

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

Administrative 3Actions 4

Fines 4

Licenses Revoked, 5Expired...Denied 6

Licenses Approved & Reinstated

7

Contact Information

8

Useful Links MORTGAGE FORMS: DBF.GEORGIA.GOV/
DBFMTGFORMS
UPDATING LICENSE INFORMATION
DBF.GEORGIA.GOV/
DBFMTGFORMS
MORTGAGE SUMMARY DBF.GEORGIA.GOV/
DBFMTGSUMMARY

LICENSE TRANSITIONS

are made through NMLS. Log in to NMLS and file an amendment to your record.

RENEWALS
The FY2010 license renewal deadline has passed. A late renewal fine of $300 will be assessed, and for broker/processor licensees who failed to obtain Continuing Education credits prior to April 1, the $1,000 late CE fine will also be assessed. Should any additional information be required for renewal application, the licensee will be contacted by e-mail or fax ONLY. Renewals requiring additional information cannot be approved until such information is received and issues resolved. With few exceptions, all outstanding fines and fees must be paid. As most licensees wait until the deadline to make their renewal application, the bulk of the renewal reviews have only begun.
However, licensees and registrants may continue to renew and transition through June 30, 2009, but payment of the fines noted above will be required in order to obtain approval of your renewal application. Failure to apply for renewal by June 30 will result in the expiration of the current license and require a reinstatement application (reapplication) through NMLS. Along with the supplemental materials required for application, those seeking reinstatement should include a cover letter requesting that their expired license number be reinstated. With few exceptions, all outstanding fines and fees must be paid.
Because the NMLS system has revealed many licensing requirements that were not previously reported, the bulk of the renewal applications are requiring extended review time. We request that you do not contact the Department regarding the status of your renewal unless additional information has been requested by the Department. License certificates will be sent out by e-mail ONLY! So please make certain changes in contact information

BROKERS/PROCESSORS ONLY - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT As noted fines are assessed for failure to obtain continuing education credits by March 31. In order to have your renewal approved, the late continuing education credits hours must be obtained prior to June 30, 2009, fines paid, and the on-line transition/renewal completed.


GEORGIA S.A.F.E BILL PASSES

The Georgia legislature passed amendments to the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act which were made to incorporate provisions of the federal S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, a part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, providing for the licensing of mortgage loan originators through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. This legislation recognizes the requirement for all residential mortgage loan originators to be licensed by the state and their information maintained in a central registry.

This bill requires a separate license distinct from the

mortgage broker and lender licenses and

registrations currently required. To view the bill see

marked up version at:

http://

www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2009_10/sum/

hb312.htm. The bill is awaiting the Governor's

signature.

For more information and analysis of the SAFE Act, a component of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008, please see SAFE information provided by CSBS and AARMR at:

http://www.csbs.org/AM/Template.cfm? Section=SAFE_Act

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March 2009

March 2009

State & National News Items

DBF's Customer Service Stars

It is the Department's goal to provide excellent customer service, meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers. Along those lines, we would like to recognize the following individuals or groups for going above and beyond in serving our customers:

Secretary III Brenda Harrell (NDFI-Mortgage): The Department received a letter from a customer stating: "Ms. Brenda Harrell was prompt and professional. She quickly wrapped her arms around the tasks and resolved them. But more than that, she did it in a most friendly way. I never felt like I was working with a bureaucrat, but with a real partner."
And...
Secretary/Receptionist Gloria Smith (NDFI-Mortgage): The Department received an e-mail from a customer stating: "I wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how helpful and courteous your staff was today. I spoke with Gloria Smith twice during the transition process to NMLS. She was very professional but cordial as well. The transition process was a little harrowing which increased my stress level I'm sure. But it was comforting to call your office and be treated with kindness and respect, as well as to get the information I needed. Some brokers seen to dread contacting the Department but my experience has always been positive. Not all State Offices are as pleasant to work with as is your office."
CONGRATULATIONS AND GREAT JOB TO THIS MONTH'S CUSTOMER SERVICE STAR!!

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS--NDFI
Deputy Commissioner Rod Carnes will be speaking to the AMBA chapter of the
Mortgage Bankers of Georgia on April 14th at Noon at Villa Christina Perime- ter. For additional information and directions, please see the meeting information at http://www.mbag.org/ambalunch.aspx
Deputy Commissioner Rod Carnes will be speaking to the Monroe Rotary Club on
April 20th at 12:30. Contact the Monroe Rotary Club 770-267-9803 for details.

The offices of the Department of Banking and Finance will be closed for observance of
Confederate Memorial Day
April 27, 2009

March 2009
Administrative Actions
CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS WHICH BECAME FINAL

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ADT Interactive, LLC, San Francisco, CA (license no. 20616) Cease and Desist Order issued February 24, 2009 became final on March 26, 2009.
Armbrust, Margie, Duluth, GA Cease and Desist Order issued March 9, 2009 became final on March 31, 2009.
D & B Investments, Inc., Macon, GA (license no. 16139) Cease and Desist Order issued February 26, 2009 became final on March 28, 2009.
Eileen Mortgage Funding, Inc., Southfield, MI (license no. 22854) Cease and Desist Order issued February 5, 2009 became final on March 8, 2009.
Envision Lending Group, Inc., South Jordan, UT (license no. 20882) Cease and Desist Order
issued February 19, 2009 became final on March 24, 2009.
Georgia Home Mortgage Network, Inc., Kennesaw, GA (license no. 14083) Cease and Desist Order issued February 26, 2009 became final on March 30, 2009.
Home Loan Consultants, Inc. (CA) (license no. 21363) Cease and Desist Order issued January 30, 2009 became final on March 3, 2009.
Melton, Taryn Lynne, Dacula, GA (license no. 20181) Cease and Desist Order issued February 3, 2009 became final on March 6, 2009.
Roberts, Da Vida M., Lithonia, GA Cease and Desist Order issued February 12, 2009 became final on March 5, 2009.
Terry, Edward, Smyrna, GA-- Cease and Desist Order issued February 9, 2009 became final on March 3, 2009.
The Money Tree Financial Corp. dba tmtfc.com, North Huntingdon, PA (license no. 22673) Cease and Desist Order issued February 3, 2009 became final on March 5, 2009.
Waterford Loan Consulting, LC, Dunwoody, GA (license no. 23240) Cease and Desist Order issued February 23, 2009 became final on March 25, 2009.

CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS--LIFTED, RESCINED, WITHDRAWN

AAA Worldwide Financial, Co., Addison, TX (license no. 21066) Cease and Desist Order issued July 10, 2008 was rescinded on March 13, 2009.
Lender's Gate, LLC, Stone Mountain, GA (license no. 18853) Cease and Desist Order issued May 28, 2008 was rescinded on March 6, 2009.

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Administrative Actions

March 2009

FINAL CONSENT ORDERS
AmStar Financial Mortgage, Inc., Smyrna, GA (license no. 20524) Consent Order issued on March 10, 2009 became final on March 10, 2009.
Evans, Lorraine, Smyrna, GA-- Consent Order issued on March 10, 2009 became final on March 10, 2009.
Sharpe Mortgage Lending Services of Georgia, Inc., Atlanta, GA (license no. 11430) Consent Order issued on March 23, 2009 became final on March 23, 2009.
Watson, Jeffrey A., Atlanta, GA-- Consent Order issued on March 23, 2009 became final on March 23, 2009.

SUPERIOR COURT INJUCTIONS--ISSUED
None
FINE INFORMATION
Information regarding fines assessed against a specific licensee, against whom there are no pending administrative actions, is available on an individual licensee basis by submitting a written request to the following e-mail address: dbfmort@dbf.state.ga.us

FINE REASON

4 Licensees fined for Advertising Violations 4 Licensees fined for Background Checks Violation 3 Licensees fined for Books & Records 2 Licensees fined for Unapproved Branch 2 Licensees fined for Unapproved Branch Manager 110 Licensees fined for $6.50 Fees not paid 2 Licensees fined for Employment of a Felon 2 Licensees fined for Failure to submit to an Exam

4 Licensees fined for Loans Files not properly maintained 1 Licensee fined Failure to Fund 1 Licensee fined for Failure to report violations/discharges 2 Licensees fined for Prohibited Acts 2 Licensees fined for doing business w/Unlicensed Entity 1 Licensee fined for Miscellaneous/Other 1 Licensee fined for Unapproved Change in Management

March 2009
Administrative Actions

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LICENSEES/REGISTRANTS REVOKED, EXPIRED, SURRENDERED, WITHDRAWN OR DENIED

IN MARCH 2009

ID# COMPANY NAME

CODE REVOKED

EXPIRED

SURRENDER WITHDRAWN DENIED

5612 1ST FINL MTG SVCS INC

BD

03-16-2009

5792 ROYAL AMER MTG INC

BD

03-25-2009

5818 CASH CREDIT CORP (GA)

LD

03-31-2009

6018 REALTY MTG CORP

LD

03-03-2009

6333 SUNSHINE MTG CORP

LD

03-31-2009

7406 WELLS FARGO FINL FL INC

RD

03-20-2009

7407 WELLS FARGO FINL TN INC

RD

03-20-2009

11445 FIELDSTONE MTG CO

LD

03-24-2009

11594 WELLS FARGO FINL AL INC

RD

03-20-2009

11914 SOUTHERN MTG

BD

03-10-2009

12849 MICHAEL R THOMAS INC

BD

03-31-2009

13099 JIM WALTER HMS

LD

03-05-2009

13125 1ST SEC MTG CORP

BD

03-03-2009

13351 TRIBECA LENDING CORP

LD

03-24-2009

14083 GA HM MTG NETWORK INC

BD

03-30-2009

15262 MORGAN TOMS MTG CONSULTAN

BD

15320 NATIONS FIRST MTG INC

BD

03-06-2009 03-27-2009

15510 PUTNAM MTG & FIN LLC

LD

03-03-2009

16139 D&B INV INC

BD

03-28-2009

16306 GARBUTT, JANE P

BD

03-24-2009

16399 GRAND MTG INC

BD

03-24-2009

16954 TRICOUNTY MTG SVCS INC

BD

03-16-2009

17892 HOME SOURCE MTG CORP

LD

03-26-2009

18164 VANGUARD HM MTG INC

BD

03-23-2009

18292 CANNON, STEVEN R

BD

03-18-2009

19155 1ST COMMITMENT MTG SVCS

BD

19355 KEEL MTG CO LLC

BD

03-31-2009 03-27-2009

19413 MTG BOX INC

BD

03-24-2009

19543 JAI SHREE KRISHNA INC

BD

03-03-2009

20181 MELTON, TARYN LYNNE

BD

03-06-2009

20442 POWER MTG CORP

BD

03-03-2009

20616 ADT INTERACTIVE LLC

BD

03-26-2009

20700 GOAPPLY LLC

BD

03-16-2009

20941 CHESAPEAKE CAP MTG CORP

BD

21202 SHALOM MTG INC

BD

03-31-2009 03-31-2009

21319 KEY FINANCIAL CORP

LD

03-04-2009

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Administrative Actions

March 2009

LICENSEES/REGISTRANTS REVOKED, EXPIRED, SURRENDERED, WITHDRAWN OR DENIED IN MARCH 2009

ID# COMPANY NAME

CODE

21363 HOME LOAN CONSULTANTS INC

LD

21466 BICOASTAL LENDING GRP

BD

21601 GLOBAL CHOICE FINL LLC

BD

21645 TIVOLI FINL SVCS LTD

LD

21660 CASTLE MTG GRP LLC

BD

21759 ADVANCED MTG LLC (CT)

BD

21825 CITRUS HM MTG INC

BD

21829 SUMMIT CAP LENDING INC

BD

21857 RAM CAP CORP

BD

21953 UNITED HM MTG (INC)

BD

22434 USA HM LOANS INC (MD)

LD

22532 ENTERPRISE LENDING GRP IN

BD

22673 MONEY TREE FINL CORP

LD

22711 WHOLESALE MORTGAGING INC

BD

22819 L A ROCK PROPERTIES LLC

BD

22833 ACKLIN, RHEA ELAINE

BD

22854 EILEEN MTG FUNDING INC

BD

22961 ENTRAFUND HM MTG LLC

LD

23023 JAG MTG LLC

BD

23155 STRATEGIC RECOVERY GRP

LD

23231 BIC INVESTMENTS LLC

LD

23240 WATERFORD LOAN CONSULTING

BD

23361 ADVANCED MTG SYSTEMS INC

BD

23467 EQ FINL INC (FL)

LD

23553 CHAMBERS FINL

BD

TOTAL: 61

REVOKED EXPIRED SUSPENDED 03-03-2009
03-05-2009 03-08-2009 03-25-2009

WITHDRAWN
03-31-2009 03-24-2009 03-16-2009 03-04-2009 03-19-2009 03-24-2009 03-31-2009 03-31-2009 03-10-2009 03-18-2009 03-31-2009
03-06-2009 03-31-2009 03-04-2009
03-03-2009 03-24-2009 03-03-2009 03-31-2009
03-26-2009 03-18-2009 03-25-2009

DENIED

Administrative Actions

March 2009

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ID#
18853
23857 23866 23871 23872 23874 21066 23862 23885
23886 23888 13642
23821
23844 23892

LICENSEES/REGISTRANTS APPROVED OR REINSTATED IN MARCH 2009

COMPANY NAME

CITY

ST MB CD

ORIGINAL

RENEWAL

REINSTATED

APPROVAL

Lender's Gate, LLC Iltis Lending Group, Inc.

Stone

GA

B

Mountain

Sarasota

FL

B

11-21-2003 03-06-2009

03-06-2009 03-06-2009

03-06-2009

Pinnacle Funding Group, Inc.

Atlanta

GA

B

03-06-2009

03-06-2009

Platinum Financial Funding, LLC Nashville

TN

L

03-06-2009

03-06-2009

EOS Lending Services, LLC

Tampa

FL

B

03-06-2009

03-06-2009

Maloney, Brian, Michael

Buford

GA

B

03-06-2009

03-06-2009

AAA Worldwide Financial, Co.

Addison

TX

L

01-06-2006

03-13-2009

03-13-2009

Michigan Mutual, Inc.

Port Huron

MI

L

03-13-2009

03-13-2009

Newmarket Financial Mortgage Louisville

KY

B

Corporation

Wolfe Financial, Inc.

Asheboro

NC

L

03-13-2009 03-13-2009

03-13-2009 03-13-2009

EMK II, LLC

Alpharetta

GA

B

03-13-2009

03-13-2009

Absolute Mortgage, Inc. * The Mortgage Link, Inc. 1st Security Investments LLC

Chatta-

TN

L

nooga

Gaithers-

MD

B

burg

Dunnellon

FL

B

06-04-1998 03-27-2009 03-27-2009

03-27-2009 03-27-2009 03-27-2009

Liberty Home Mortgages LLC

Atlanta

GA

B

03-27-2009

03-27-2009

TOTAL: 15

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March 2009

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LICENSE STATUS CHANJGuEdINgDmICeAnTtO/CRSla&imMONRoTtGifAiGcEatLiIoCnENSE CODES--(In Tables)

As a reminder to licensees during the renewal period, O.C.G.A. 7-1-1007 requires reporting to the

Department on certain actions brought against licensees, and states the following:

"(a) A licLeincseeenssheaSlltgaivteusnoInticdeictoattohresdepartment by r(eMgBistCerDed) -orMcoerrttifgieadgemaLiilcoernstsaetuCtoordyeosver-

night delivery of any action which may be brought against it by any creditor or borrower where such

action is brought under this article, involves a claim against the bond filed with the department for the

purp*oses of cUopmgprliaadneceBwroitkheCrotdoe LSeecntdioenr 7-1-1003 or 7-B1-1004, or involves a clBarimokfoerrdamages in
excess of $25,000.00 for a broker and $250,000.00 for a lender and of any judgment which may be

entered against it by any creditor or any borrower or prospective borrower, with details sufficient to

identify the action or judgment, within 30 days after the commencement of any such action or the

entry+of any sDucohwjundggrmadeentL. "ender to Broker

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Lender

The Department often obtains information regarding judgments and claims from public sources or other regulators, not from the licensee. It is important to remember that such notification to the
Depa#rtment bUyptghreadliceeLnseenediesrretoquRireegdisbtyralanwt, and any lPicensee subject to suPchrocclaeimssoorrjudgment
must report details to the Department according to the law as noted above.



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