You can ensure your attendance at the seminars by registering free of charge and quoting the priority code MYE3.
MBE Seminar Programme as follows:
The AMI Seminars are yet again free to attend for all MBE registered visitors.
Day One, Wednesday 16 November 2011
- 10.20 - Economic impact of the Economy
Speakers:
Mark Baker, Wriglesworth
Nigel Stockton, Countrywide
Mark and Nigel will review the current economic situation, its impact on the housing and mortgage market, the likely effects of this on mortgage products and pricing and the results for borrowers and the intermediary community.
- 11.30 - What to look for in a Network, are they still relevant, or is direct a viable option?
Speakers:
David Copland, Pink
Gemma Harle, TenetLime
Paul Shearman, Openwork
Businesses can work successfully with either model. The panel will discuss Networks and their relevance including compliance, marketing tools and the benefits of mortgage panels.
This is your opportunity to pose questions to some of the biggest Networks.
Send in advance to charlotte@a-m-i.org.uk. Additional questions will be taken from the audience at the debate.
- 12.30 Current issues for the lender broker market
Speakers:
David Findlay, Barclays
Ian Andrew, Nationwide for Intermediaries
John Truswell, Northern Rock
Lee Gladwell, Platform
Mark Snape, GE Money Home Lending
Communication between lenders and intermediaries is now more important than ever. Changes to products, LTV criteria and brands have opened up a new series of challenges.
This is your opportunity to pose questions to some of the biggest lenders. Send questions in advance to charlotte@a-m-i.org.uk. Additional questions will be taken from the audience at the debate.
- 14.00 - Consumer protection the way forward
Speakers:
Jason Berry, Safe & Protect
Kevin Carr, Kevin Carr Consulting
Kevin Paterson, Assurant
Mark Graves, Linear PINK
Peter Brodnicki, Mortgage Advice Bureau
Day Two, Thursday 17 November 2011
Come and hear the experts outline the need for change in the mortgage world and the industry response, represented by five consumers, as to why brokers are best placed to deliver the best outcomes for consumers.
- 10.30 - Marketing and lead generation
Jeff Knight, Tonic Marketing
Mark Lofthouse, Mortgage Brain
Jeff Knight will set out the effective use of technology to generate profitable enquiries and convert them to long term potential business.
Mark Lofthouse will outline the on-going development of sourcing technology to deliver optimal outcomes for consumers and brokers.
- 11.30 - Alternative business streams:
Buy to let – James Chidgey, Nationwide for Intermediaries
Equity release – Dean Mirfin, KRS
Peter Welch, Bridge water equity release
This is your opportunity to hear from three experts on areas that you can use to diversify and grow your business.
In business it’s not always what you know but who you know. How can you form effective and lucrative relationships and alliances with specialists who cover the product areas you don’t?
Come and hear these specialists present and debate how brokers should be employing a variety of solutions to embrace the broadest possible customer base.
- 12.30 - Current issues on the Lender broker market
Speakers:
Alan Cleary, Precise Mortgages
Andrew Lees, Paragon
Julian Hartley, ING
Peter Curran, Lloyds Banking Group plc
Communication between lenders and intermediaries is now more important than ever. Changes to products, LTV criteria and brands have opened up a new series of challenges.
This is your opportunity to pose questions to some of the biggest lenders. Send in advance to charlotte@a-m-i.org.uk . Additional questions will be taken from the audience at the debate.
- 15.00 - Fraud - have we learnt from the mistake of the past?
John Malone, PMS
Robert Sinclair, AMI
Key issues surrounding attempts at fraud within the mortgage market. What brokers need to be aware of, key steps to minimise risk and the problems if we do nothing and improve your knowledge of fraud and how to avoid it.
