MORTGAGE BANKING LAWYERS

Gregory S. Graham

Co-Managing Partner

ggraham@bmandg.com

972-353-4174

Black, Mann & Graham CoManaging Partner Gregory S. Graham has practiced in the areas of real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy law since 1989, and is currently licensed in Texas and admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Mr. Graham is also currently licensed to practice law in Georgia and has been since 2017. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1989 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from UT Dallas.

Mr. Graham’s affiliations include the Dallas MBA, where he previously served as a Director & Chairperson of the Legislative Committee; DFW Mortgage Brokers Association, where he previously served as Legal Counsel; MBA; NAMB; Texas AMB prior to its closure; and Texas MBA.

James W. Brody, Esq. Mortgage Banking Practice Group Chair

jbrody@johnstonthomas.com

415-246-3995 marty.green@ mortgagelaw.com 214-691-4488 ext 203

James Brody actively manages all the complex mortgage banking litigation, mitigation, and compliance matters for Johnston Thomas. Mr. Brody’s experience centers on those legal issues that arise during loan originations, loan purchase sales, loan securitizations, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and repurchase & indemnification claims. He received his B.A. in International Relations from Drake University and received his J.D., with a certified concentration in Advocacy, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence BancroftWhitney Award. He is licensed to practice law in California and has been admitted to practice in front of the United States District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California. In addition, Mr. Brody has served as lead litigation counsel for numerous mortgage banking and commercial related disputes venued in both state and federal courts, in a direct capacity or on a pro hac vice basis, in AZ, CA, FL, MD, MI, MN, MO, OR, NJ, NY, PA, TN, and TX.

Marty Green leads the Dallas office of Polunsky Beitel Green, one of the country's top residential mortgage law firms. Mr. Green is an accomplished attorney with more than 20 years of experience in the legal, banking and financial services industries. He is the former Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Dallas’ CTX Mortgage Co. and previously worked with the Baker Botts law firm in Dallas as Special Counsel. In his role as leader of the firm’s Dallas office, Mr. Green advises clients on the latest rules and regulations covering residential lending, in addition to building on Polunsky Beitel Green’s long tradition of delivering loan closing documents with speed and accuracy. Mr. Green is admitted to practice before all Texas state and federal district courts in addition to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. An honors graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, he earned his undergraduate degree at Southern Utah University. Texas Monthly has selected him as a Super Lawyer multiple years.

NON-QM LENDER RESOURCE GUIDE

Arc Home LLC Mount Laurel, NJ

Multi-channel mortgage leader with exceptional service and comprehensive mortgage solutions. When it comes to choosing your lending partner, there are many things to consider. Our products set the standard in the industry for innovation. Since that innovation is in our DNA, we will always be on the cutting edge of what matters most to you and your borrowers. At Arc Home, our priority is to provide the best customer experience from registration to closing, and we continue to invest in that philosophy every day.

business.archomellc.com

(844) 851-3600 sales@archomeloans.com

LICENSED IN: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Carrington Wholesale Dallas, TX

The Carrington Advantage Series is a full suite of Non-QM Loan solutions that “Delivers More” for you and your borrowers. Ideal for borrowers, like the self-employed, that don’t fit Agency or Government Qualified Mortgage standards based on credit quality, property type, documentation type, income documentation, or other borrower situations.

• FICOs 550+

• Primary wage earners FICO

• DTIs up to 50%

• Bank Statements (personal or business) accepted

• We don’t require disputed tradelines to be removed

With the Carrington Investor Advantage (DCR)

• DCR down to .75

• First-time investors are ok

• Only 48 months seasoning for major credit events

• 1x30x12 mortgage history ok

(866) 453-2400 carringtonwholesale.com

LICENSED IN: 47 States (excluding NH, MA & ND.)

Warehouse Lending Resource Guide

FirstFunding, Inc. Dallas, TX

Offers warehouse lines to correspondent lenders, community banks, credit unions, and secondary-market investors.

*Ease of use (Support staff, technology an other tools to support mortgage bankers) FirstFunding’s FlexClose Funding program allows our clients to fund outside the Fed wire restrictions. Same day and afterhours funding. Browser-based proprietary platform, customized reporting tools, and a dedicated customer service team.

Conventional Conforming, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, Non-QM

(214) 8217800 firstfundingusa.com

LICENSED IN: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA

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Private Lender Resource Guide

Clear Capital Reno, NV

Clear Capital is a national real estate valuation technology company with a simple purpose: build confidence in real estate decisions to strengthen communities and improve lives. Our commitment to excellence is embodied by nearly 800 team members and has remained steadfast since our first order in 2001.

clearcapital.com

LICENSED IN: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Alpha Tech Lending West Hempstead, NY

DSCR Rental NO DOC Loans alphatechlending.com

Alpha Tech Lending is a trusted direct lender, with over a combined 30 years of experience in the private lending sector. We offer a variety of loan programs for non-owneroccupied residences that are customizable to suit your real estate investment needs. From fix and flips, long term rental, new construction, commercial bridge, and more. We lend to both new and experienced real estate professionals throughout the country. We value long term relationships built on trust. Our brokers are protected.

(888) 276-6565 info@alphatechlending.com

LICENSED IN: CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA

Stratton Equities Pine Brook, NJ

Stratton Equities is the leading Nationwide Direct Hard Money & NON-QM Lender that specializes in fast and flexible lending processes. Our Hard Money and Direct Private Money loan programs support the following investment projects:

• Fix and Flip

• Soft Money Loans

• Cash Out — Refinance

• Fixed Commercial Loans

• Commercial Bridge Loans

• Bridge Loans

• Stated Income/ No-Income Verification Loans

• Rental Loans

• Foreclosure Bailout Loan

• NO-DOC

• Blanket Loans

• Fixed Rental Programs

• Multi-Family Loan strattonequities.com

No Upfront fees! No Junk Fees! No Tax Returns!

(800) 962-6613 info@strattonequities.com

LICENSED IN: All States except for: AK, ND, NV, SD, UT

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Clear Capital National real estate valuation technology company clearcapital.com

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FirstFunding Inc. Offers warehouse lines to correspondent lenders, community banks, credit unions, and secondary-market investors.

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