I want to start out by saying a “Big Thank You” to Jim Hanson for running the Real Estate Finance Forum for the past two years. Jim has created great momentum for the forum and I am thankful.
For those who don’t know me, I am Scott Short with First Priority Financial. I have been a mortgage broker for 20 years now. I am married (wife Sandra) and have a son (Cesar – nine years old) and my daughter (Jazmin – four years old). I started in the mortgage industry in early 1990, fresh out of graduate school. (Masters degree in Finance)
My goal for the Real Estate Finance Forum is to continue the momentum that Jim Hanson has created over the past two years. (And the prior Chairpersons’ efforts, too.)
As we all know, our industry is under constant challenge/scrutiny from politicians, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, the media and consumers in general. One thing we can all agree on is to learn from our past to prepare for our future. The Real Estate Finance Forum is one place that helps you be prepared for any changes that could affect your business.
One reason the Real Estate Finance Forum is so successful is: Synergy. This is a word and a business practice we all embrace. Together we can weather the storm; individually we could be picked off. This is another reason for the forum and your attendance.

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