Bank of America has been a Platinum Sponsor of the Southern California Chapter of CRS for a number of years, and we value their support tremendously. In addition to their financial support, BofA provides a number of loan programs for consumers, and SoCalCRS members have an opportunity to work with one of the largest banks around and some of the best loan programs.

Our Bank of America representatives are always available to share information and provide assistance with regard to mortgages, and they attend each of our membership meetings to help members better understand what is going on in the mortgage world. Their discussion at a recent meeting of the Countrywide takeover is just one example.

The banking world has gone through some dramatic changes in recent weeks which will have a major impact on us and our market. The next membership meeting of our Chapter THIS FRIDAY September 26 in Temecula is an opportunity to learn more.

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Mike Hegna (Pacific Southwest Region) and his team will discuss the Merrill Lynch acquisition & Countrywide transition and give us an update on how all of the changes on Wall Street will affect our market conditions.

This meeting is open to all - Chapter Members, non-members, and those who want to know more about becoming a CRS. Come hear DICK BETTS educate us on on "Technology Tools to Update Your Marketing Style."

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I am pleased to announce that Bank of America will again be providing sponsorship of the Southern California Chapter of the CRS for 2008 at the PLATINUM LEVEL, which is $5000 (our highest level of sponsorship).

Chris Morris, Sr. Vice President, and James Gear, Mortgage Loan Officer, were present at the recent membership meeting and made the big announcement to our membership.

We are so thankful for Bank of America's continuing support and look forward to another year.

I know they would appreciate having YOUR business and will do their best to support you and your clients.

Please feel free to contact James at (310) 543-4761 or via email at James.L.Gear@bankofamerica.com for help with your next loan.