Here in Southern California for the California MBA’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, the topics include RESPA, marketing services agreements and Section 8(a), and compliant low income and affordable housing lending. Speaking of which, Here’s a lousy headline to wake up to: “KeyBank Promised to Increase Low-Income Lending, Then Did the Opposite.” In other news lenders are watching, I don’t care if you don’t believe in climate change. And you don’t care whether or not I do. The point is, insurance companies, pension funds, private MI companies, and investors in mortgage-backed securities do, and the pricing and availability of mortgages, and insurance, in those areas is changing as well. Yet people are flocking to areas plagued by fire, hurricanes, and bed lice. (I threw that last one in to see if you were reading.) (Today’s podcast has an interview with Evergreen’s Robert Lipston on why now is the time for businesses in this industry to put their foot on the gas rather than retreat, particularly in terms of hiring. This week’s is sponsored by Appraisal Logistics, a full-service AMC licensed in all 50 states. AIM-Port’s robust integrations, custom automations, and granular reporting tools are delivering gains in efficiency and cost savings to lenders across the country.) Lender and Broker Software, Products and Services Do you know your 1004 from your 1073, 1025, or even your 2075 or 2090? Even seasoned mortgage lenders may need a reminder course on Appraisal Forms from time to time. There are major forms, add-on forms, and multi-purpose forms. Here’s a quick reference guide: Know Your Forms. Brought to you by Triserv, a 50-state AMC that has client-specific, dedicated teams on both coasts offering high-touch, personalized service. To find out more, contact Triserv Appraisal Management Solutions.