ROUNDTABLE: Working with the GSEs (Closed to Media)
Attend this interactive session to improve your partnership with the GSEs and provide feedback to senior staff. Topics include managing pricing changes and pipeline risk; working with the GSEs on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) and other initiatives in the Equitable Housing Finance Plans; maximizing affordable lending products; balancing lenders’ product mix; and managing the impact of rising insurance costs. Come prepared to engage with GSE staff and colleagues.
Speakers
Moderator
Karen Kreutziger is the Chief Executive Officer of Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc. She joined the company in 2011, starting as an underwriter, but very quickly demonstrated a drive that allowed her to successfully master every piece of the mortgage business. From selling direct to agencies like Freddie and Fannie to creating programs for new products such as the HUD 184 and portfolio loans, Kreutziger has taken the lead to improving Flat Branch Home Loans’ competitive edge while maintaining the best client experience. Under her management, the company has grown and she has led initiatives to improve process efficiencies and leadership training. She is the Co-Chair of MBA’s IMB Executive Council.
Speakers
Kevin Kauffman is the Senior Vice President of Seller Engagement in the Freddie Mac Single-Family Acquisitions Division. He leads the sales and marketing teams, in addition to driving Seller and partner adoption of our products and services. Focusing on end-to-end Seller experience, he seamlessly connects Seller business needs with our innovative technology solutions. With a career spanning more than 20 years in both mortgage operations and technology, Mr. Kauffman gained a deep understanding of the loan manufacturing process in the primary mortgage market and combined his experience with building and marketing cutting-edge, end-to-end mortgage technology. His previous work experience includes various leadership roles with Citi, Chase, FIS and Fannie Mae.
Tim P. McCallum is Senior Vice President and Head of SF Business Account Management at Fannie Mae, reporting to the Executive Vice President and Head of Single Family. He leads the end-end strategy and relationship management for Fannie Mae’s Single-Family’s sellers and servicers, and digital product service providers. Customer management services are available in multiple forms ranging from customized team support to contact center phone / email support, to self-serve options. This includes origination, pricing, credit, strategy, operations, marketing, technology, and servicing. Specifically, Mr. McCallum is responsible for working with Fannie Mae’s partners to drive strategic alignment with the customers and industry digital management providers C-Suite to ensure that business, mission, and financial goals are met or exceeded. Previously, Mr. McCallum served as Vice President of Customer Management Solutions, Vice President of Real Estate Dispositions (REO, Short Sales, Third Party Sales and Deed in Lieu), Director of Short Sales, and Senior Manager of REO Alternative Disposition during his time at Fannie Mae since 2010. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Mr. McCallum held senior roles at Fiberlink Communications, Wilmington Finance, Mortgage Lenders Network, and Wells Fargo Financial. Mr. McCallum has a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Economics from The Pennsylvania State University.