Largest Gathering of Default Servicers in the History of Residential Mortgages Takes Center Stage September 9-12 in Dallas, Texas

DS News Hosts First-Ever Town Hall Meeting to Debunk Public Misconception Lenders and Servicers Are Looking to Foreclose on Homeowners

 With foreclosures increasing nationwide and questions swirling around the housing market`s future, the 2007 Five Star Default Servicing Conference and Expo will attract a record breaking 2200 professionals this year seeking industry insight. Hosted by DS News, the fourth annual conference will be held in Dallas, Texas September 9-12 at the Hilton Anatole. Lenders, servicers, attorneys, title companies, service providers and real estate agents and brokers will participate in a series of educational sessions, town halls and networking events covering every aspect of the industry -- from economic trends and fraud to titles and valuation.

Freddie Mac Deputy Chief Economist Amy Crews Cutts will discuss the past, present and future of the REO industry, addressing the housing market, what`s driving the surge in foreclosures and other related topics. New to this year`s conference is DS News Town Hall sessions designed to spur discussion on hot issues.

"This year`s conference addresses efficiencies and best practices through brainstorming and networking sessions designed to assist in mitigating the depreciation of the housing market. We offer educational sessions, certification courses and events designed to provide professionals with invaluable information to better operate their businesses. All of this is in an effort to keep the housing market liquid," said Mark Hulme, Five Star Conference creator and publisher of DS News.

Andi Zimmerman, associate publisher of DS News, says they are excited about offering attendees several new events, such as our Town Hall series. "In fact, many attendees have already expressed huge interest in our DS News Goes on Record Town Hall," she said. "We hope this innovative exchange of ideas will provide attendees and consumer media with solutions to quiet the swarm of negative, misleading headlines and help paint a more accurate picture of the industry," added Zimmerman.

The highly anticipated Town Hall will be held on September 10, 2007 from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Wedgwood Room of the Hilton Anatole. There will be a press conference immediately following the event. DS News Goes on Record will explore pervasive, unfavorable press on the default industry that has created the misconception that lenders are out to foreclose on homeowners. Members of the DS News Editorial Advisory Board will debunk these myths and offer ways to better communicate to the media and lawmakers the industry`s desire to promote consumer programs that help prevent foreclosures.

Also new to this year`s conference is the Lender/Servicer Open House, a daylong event, where industry professionals will have the opportunity to meet with more than 25 of the nation`s leading lenders and servicers and gain tips on securing their business. The Five Star Institute will also make a special appearance at this year`s conference, offering professionals six certification courses.

Bringing today`s economic and housing market trends to center stage, the 2007 Five Star Conference promises to attract professionals from all aspects of the default industry at this must-attend event of the year. For more information on the Five Star and a complete schedule, please visit http://www.fivestarconference.com/.

About DS News -- http://www.dsnews.com/

Uniquely focused on the rich landscape of default servicing, DS News (formerly REO Magazine) celebrates four years as the leading source of news, trends and business know-how for industry executives nationwide. Dedicated to advancing default servicing, DS News works in partnership with the industry to innovate, build business networks and offer practical solutions in a monthly direct-to-your-office publication. As the industry`s only high-end publication dedicated to default servicing, DS News is distributed nationwide to executives in loan servicing, title, eviction, foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation departments and more. Each and every issue is brimming with compelling content covering key areas of the default servicing industry, from delinquency to REO, and everything in between.

DSNews.com was conceived as the online counterpart to DS News (formerly REO Magazine), the default mortgage servicing industry`s monthly media voice in print. Designed to be the industry`s first news bureau and premier online destination, DSNews.com delivers up-to-the-minute news, daily broadcasts and a complete range of industry resources.

  Contact:  Andi Zimmerman    Crystal Wright
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CONTACT: Andi Zimmerman of DS News, +1-817-560-6124; Crystal Wright of
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