Pivoting for the future: Preparing for the California housing and mortgage markets in 2022
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time
Join MGIC’s California Account Manager Team and a panel of industry experts who will highlight your opportunities to qualify more potential California homeowners with affordable financing programs, including Down Payment Assistance.
We’ll cover market trends, as well as industry updates and opportunities to grow your business while promoting homeownership in your market, including:
- 2022 economic and demographic forecasts
- First-time homebuyer trends
- Homeownership support and resources
- Down Payment Assistance program updates for CalHFA and GSFA
- MI tools to differentiate yourself so you can close more loans
FEATURED PANELISTS:
DAVID MENDEZ
Single Family Affordable Lending Manager
Single Family Affordable Lending Manager
David Mendez is an affordable lending manger in Freddie Mac’s Single-Family Affordable Lending and Access to Credit (ALAC) division. He is responsible for building relationships with lenders, housing finance agencies, housing intermediaries and other stakeholders to provide responsible lending opportunities to first-time homebuyers, low-to-moderate income borrowers, and families in underserved markets.
JEFF ZITELMAN
Affordable Lending & Housing Equity, Senior Associate
Affordable Lending & Housing Equity, Senior Associate
Jeff Zitelman has been with Fannie Mae since 2010. He has experience in green bonds, loss mitigation, loan modifications, and mortgages which finance energy efficiency, renovations and accessory dwelling units. He is part of Fannie Mae’s Duty to Serve team, enabling affordable mortgage solutions to low- and moderate-income borrowers.
CAROLYN SUNSERI
Director of Marketing
Carolyn Sunseri is the Director of Marketing for Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), managing the communications and marketing initiatives for GSFA’s affordable housing programs throughout the State of California. She is responsible for content and design of publications, web sites, advertising, media and public relations, and is directly involved in training and education of lenders, Realtors® and other business partners providing affordable housing solutions to California residents. Carolyn is an avid outdoor enthusiast who spends her free time hiking, backpacking and kayaking with friends and family and her coonhound. She is a graduate of Chico State University with a BA in Public Relations and resides in Sacramento, CA.
SEAN MOSS
EVP, Product & Operations
EVP, Product & Operations
Sean is responsible for guiding product strategy, driving product development, and ensuring operational efficiency for Down Payment Resource, while also collaborating with customers and partners to implement new solutions for affordable lending challenges.
MOLLY ELLIS
Training & Outreach Manager
Along with her friendly, customer-centric energy, Molly Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how from her 23 years at CalHFA and 8 years in mortgage finance. As a Training and Outreach Manager in Single Family programs she uses her passion for affordable financing and helping people to continue to focus efforts on helping more Californians have a place to call home.