Local mortgage exec to lead FHA-focused task force

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on October 27, 2009 at 1:30 pm

Dan Crockett, CEO of Franklin American Mortgage Co., has been named chairman of a Mortgage Bankers Association panel that will advocate for the health of the Federal Housing Administration.

“During the recent run up in business, the folks at FHA have done an incredible job given the limited resources at their disposal,” said Council Chairman Dan Crockett. “Our members want to help ensure that FHA can effectively manage the risks that come with the increased business the agency is seeing. As a strong advocate of FHA and its mission, MBA wants to take proactive steps to ensure the safety and soundness of the agency today and in the future.”

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Lender looking to slap name on Music City Bowl

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on March 27, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Franklin American Mortgage Co., which for three years earlier this decade sponsored the local LPGA event, is in talks with the Sports Council about taking over the sponsorship of the Music City Bowl starting in 2010.

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Tags: advertising and marketing, Franklin American Mortgage Co., Gaylord Entertainment Co., Music City Bowl, Nashville Sports Council, sponsorships, sporting events, sports business