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40 | TH E M R EP O RT SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: TITLE & ESCROW GUIDE Shawn Murphy SVP Jeffrey Kopach VP, Client Relations Jeffrey Petrocci VP, East Divisional Manager Shelley Duffy VP, West Divisional Manager STAFFING Number of personnel dedicated to providing title services: 742 CONTACT INFORMATION 113 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Phone: 1.800.646.VALU Email: ClientRelations@ ValuAmerica.com Web: www.ValuAmerica.com CORPORATE PROFILE Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ValuAmerica is a national title agency and ap- praisal management company. As a proud member of the Radian Group Inc. family of companies, ValuAmerica provides a comprehensive suite of ap- praisal, title, closing, and settlement services. END USER CATEGORIES • Lender/Servicer • Service Provider BUSINESS LINES, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS • Full ALTA Title Insurance Policies—lender's and owner's policies • Deed Report, aka Legal & Vesting (L&V) • Property Report, aka Ownership & Encumbrance (O&E) • Closing Services—traditional 'wet ink', hybrid eClosing, full eClosing, remote eClosing • Recording Services • Funding/Disbursement/Escrow Services COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Because of the company's deep knowledge and un- derstanding of the industry, it recognizes that all cli- ents' needs are different, and works closely with new and existing clients to determine how to maximize the relationship. The company's consultative approach and strong business partnerships help to offer a vari- ety of eClosings options, better price value, bundled services, faster turn times, and customized solutions to accommodate desired workflows. ADDED VALUE TO CLIENTS Backed by the financial strength and innova- tion of Radian, a leader in the mortgage industry, ValuAmerica offers diverse resources that allow clients a reduction in third-party oversight by leverag- ing ValuAmerica as a multi-solution vendor partner. ValuAmerica also believes in transparency. The company offers: • One settlement fee on the closing disclosure • No JUNK fee policy • A 30 percent up-front rebate on original and reissue rates of title insurance to Florida borrowers as part of their Florida Consumer Rebate Program KEYS TO YOUR SUCCESS • Compliance with ALTA's Title Insurance & Settlement Company Best Practices • A broad experience and understanding of the title business • LOS integrations that enhance productivity, including FHA's EAD portal that enables electronic transmission of appraisal data and reports— streamlining data entry processes, reducing errors rates, and flagging compliance issues early • Providing staff with training and support to foster a culture of knowledge and professionalism INDUSTRY AWARDS, ACCOLADES, AND MILESTONES • HousingWire 'Rising Star' award winner—Shawn Murphy • Chairman of the Signing Professionals Workgroup (SPW)—Shawn Murphy • Director for the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association—Shawn Murphy • National Mortgage Professional Magazine 'The 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40' award winner—Shawn Murphy TESTIMONIAL "The ValuAmerica team puts the client experience first and is always looking to improve and support SunTrust in any way possible, along with providing on-site support. In addition, executive management still makes quarterly site visits for face- time with all office personnel. In summary, I would highly recommend ValuAmerica to any and all mortgage companies in need of a top- quality title and settlement company." —A ValuAmerica Client ValuAmerica, a Radian company