Hear directly from asset managers about what makes a great REO agent, the kind that they want to work with for years to come. And you will learn which “don’ts” can ruin your reputation. This will be a conversation that you don’t want to miss.

Join us for an insightful seminar focused on navigating the complex landscape of litigated foreclosures across the country. Servicers and our legal experts provide valuable insight into the understanding of legal challenges that are arising in foreclosure proceedings. Whether you are a legal professional, lender, or servicer, this webinar will keep you up to date with litigation issues surrounding the default servicing industry. From analyzing recent case law to exploring borrower defensive tactics, this seminar is essential for staying ahead in the ever-evolving realm of foreclosure litigation.

Join the Legal League to review the current status of the Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) program. The Special Interest Working Group Committee recently released a white paper on the status of HAF Funds. This webinar will cover the essentials of that paper, including: an overview of the HAF program and the process, status and differentiators in key states, how the HAF funds are and will continue to affect foreclosure and bankruptcy, and what is the impact HAF funds will have on servicers moving forward.

Elevate your real estate expertise and amplify your client offerings with our “Essential Information for Your Loan Toolbox” webinar. We will explore some key elements of mortgages designed specifically for real estate agents. In this course, you’ll gain a surface level understanding of mortgage fundamentals, empowering you to guide your clients through the homebuying process with unparalleled confidence. Join us as Caslyn Huck and Michael Friedman impart their years or knowledge and experience.  Whether you need a refresher or this is all new don’t miss this webinar.

Join us for a dynamic seminar where servicers, law firms, and investors converge to explore the web of collaboration in the industry. Discover key strategies and insights on fostering a relationship that drives success in the mortgage landscape. From legal considerations to investor perspectives, we’ll delve into the nuances that define each role and uncover the collaborative techniques that lead to optimal outcomes. This session aims to dive into this interrelationship, to see what lies ahead for the industry.

A solid REO resume will help you gain a foot in the door with vendor managers. We will give you an outline for a great resume and show you how to fill it with the right information.

Jennifer Kuhn of JLK Sales Group presents Intro to REO. Learn the ropes from an experienced and busy REO professional. Come learn from one of the most requested REO agents in New Jersey.

Come learn about the offerings for realtors on our new Five Star Academy, with three certifications, four classes, and twelve seminars. This platform provides you with hours of education created and taught by top agents in REO, Short Sales, and BPOs. It will open up new markets and skills for you. Join Executive Director of Memberships at Five Star Institute, Gina Gallutia as she demonstrates all offerings of The Five Star Academy. Not just a learning platform for educational classes and materials, The Five Star Academy will serve as a repository of FORCE resources. Members will be able to access previous webinars, newsletters, and forums discussing new topics and ongoing issues.

Join the authors of the most recent Legal League Whitepaper, “National Disaster Assistance.” They will walk you through the rise in need for disaster related assistance, the resources available to homeowners and lenders, and how to access the support homeowners may need. Find out what help FEMA, HUD, Fannie Mae, FHA, and the VA can offer. Learn what state-level aid there is available. Understand the insurance market response via a Florida case study. This seminar will provide you with information you can refer to again and again.

This seminar is focused on how to bridge the communication gap between attorneys and servicers, between legal and business language. When unique knowledge sets and nomenclatures are involved there will always be communication challenges. This panel will dig into those challenges and how to surmount them. Panelists include GSEs, servicers, and attorneys.

Jim Hastings will be giving us a live update of the REO Market. Join us for an inside look at what the future looks like for the REO Market.

Join us for an OnDemand comprehensive seminar where key representatives from government-sponsored enterprises and agencies in the mortgage servicing sector delve into critical topics. Learn the latest trends in foreclosure volume, discover opportunities for borrower loss mitigation, and gain valuable insights into navigating potential litigation challenges in mortgage servicing.

REO Agents encounter challenges at every asset, just getting in the door shouldn’t be one of them. Jeff Shumaker, an experienced locksmith and FORCE member, will teach you how to enter a home without keys.  Jeff will demonstrate three methods of opening a door and the tools you’ll need for each. Start saving on locksmiths and never be stuck at the front door again.

Watch this Master Mind style webinar, to learn about products that will elevate your listings, ease your workload, and help protect your business. And if you have any products that have helped you enhance your work, please feel free to share on the webinar forum.

Welcome to our Halloween edition of FORCE webinars. Bring your popcorn and flashlights for this one! REO work can be pretty scary. Dark basements, strange smells, and bizarre items left behind are just the beginning. Join us and hear all the scary stories from fellow FORCE members and what those spooky stories taught them.

Not having the right tools to track tasks and expenses can take an REO listing from a win to a loss. Thankfully, there are tools out there than can help you protect your REO income. Hear from our expert panel about some software and tricks that will ensure effective, efficient systems for your REO sales. This topic is especially timely as you prepare for the increase of business that is inevitable. Find out how to get processes in place to start making your business seamless and more fruitful as possible.

There are many questions surrounding the amendments to the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (Regulation F). This webinar will answer the most important questions, as well as cover any special rules, and clarifications needed, and what impact it will have on your work.

Squatters can cause a range of issues that can increase costs and reduce property values. Be aware of the risks associated with squatters and take appropriate measures to address the problem. Join us and learn the legal considerations, proper safety precautions and prevention strategies to protect the property and the interests of your client.

Reverse Mortgages are a growing portion of the default servicing industry. Gaining knowledge in the differences and requirements of Reverse Mortgages will help you expand your influence and reach. Learn what you need to know from a broker experienced in Reverse Mortgage REO.

Join us for a wide-ranging seminar on eSignatures and eNotes. Learn from one of the authors of the Federal eSignature Statute along with MERS General Counsel to explore the origination, storing, and transferring of eNotes. Our speakers have an in-depth knowledge of the subject to share in an interesting and easy-to-learn format. If you are still wanting to “put the pieces together” to understand the electronic processes; this webinar is for you.

DEI initiatives and compliance are always progressing. However, these terms and ideas and criteria have begun to become critical to business relationships and contracts. ESG has become a regular headline in the news and topic at conferences because of a significant increase in its impact on doing business. During this webinar we are uniting the forces of Legal League and American Mortgage Diversity Council to bring you thought leaders who can help answer questions like: What is ESG? How is it measured. ESG and DEI: what are the similarities and differences of ESG and DEI? And perhaps most important to you and your team: How will ESG and DEI affect the way we are doing business now and in the future?