Mortgage Banking

The mortgage banking industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Today’s business climate requires legal counsel who are not only up-to-date on current legal issues, but also very knowledgeable about all aspects of the mortgage banking industry. 
 
The Mortgage Banking Group represents its national and regional clients in the State of Alabama with confidence and precision. We capably represent lenders and servicers in all areas of mortgage banking, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO closings, evictions, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation. 
 
Sirote maintains a unique advantage over most other law firms in serving our mortgage banking clients: We have the industry expertise of a smaller boutique mortgage banking firm with the support and resources of a full-service, 110-attorney law firm. This, combined with our long-standing involvement in the mortgage banking industry, truly gives us a competitive advantage in serving our clients’ legal needs.
 
Attorneys and Support Staff.  Sirote attorneys are frequent speakers and panelists at mortgage industry conferences, national bar meetings, judicial conferences, and attorney summits. Our legal support staff is equally focused and continually cross-trained so that clients have immediate access to knowledgeable personnel.
 
Technology.  Sirote recognizes the important role technology plays in the mortgage banking industry and in serving our clients. Industry-specific computer software is the primary medium for maintaining quality control, timely communication, and accurate data. A variety of third-party and Sirote proprietary software allows us to manage files, prepare legal documents, and handle all aspects of account receivables and payables. Our unique work-flow tracking and processing system allows Sirote to track and process thousands of files at any point in time. 
 
In particular, Sirote is a major participant in Direct Source programs and uses LenStar, VendorScape, FIS Desktop-Process Management, FIS Desktop-Document Management, FIS Desktop-Invoice Management, IClear, LINCS, and other Web-based systems. Additionally, through several national clients, Sirote works on a daily basis in MortgageServe and the MSP-Fidelity servicing platforms.
  
Trade Affiliations.  Sirote attorneys are active participants in the mortgage banking industry, attesting to both our industry concentration and knowledge. Our attorneys frequently serve on committees and as speakers for the USFN, MBA, and other trade groups. This expertise is further demonstrated by the fact that every year since 2000, Sirote has received the USFN Diamond Award of Excellence.
  • USFN — America’s Mortgage Banking Attorneys
    • Board of Directors; Legal Issues (Chair 2006-08), Commercial/Multi-Family, REO, and Bankruptcy committees
  • American Legal & Financial Network
  • American Financial Services Association
    • Amicus Curiae Brief Committee (Chair) and Litigation & Compliance Services Committee
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • American Bar Association
  • Commercial Law League of America
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Manufactured Housing Institute
    • Finance Lawyer Committee
  • Mortgage Bankers Association of America
    • Legal Issues Committee
  • Alabama State Bar
  • Alabama Bar Institute 
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
  • Alabama Lenders Association
    • General Counsel
  • Mortgage Bankers Association of Alabama
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
We offer value-added service to our clients and friends in the mortgage banking industry.  

News

Sirote Opens Office in Fort Lauderdale - 5/22/2013

Sirote Welcomes Two New Attorneys to the Fort Lauderdale Office - 4/29/2013

Sirote & Permutt Attorney Don Wright Elected to Mid-South Commercial Law Institute Board of Directors - 3/26/2013

Sirote Welcomes Three New Attorneys to the Birmingham Office - 2/21/2013

Sirote Receives 2011 "USFN Award of Excellence" - 10/28/2011

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