Mortgage Lending Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Financial, Securities & Investments - Mortgage lending, Securities ratings, Cybersecurity, Securitization, Mortgage banking, Structured finance, Commercial RE leasing, Life and annuity insurance, Financial Risk Mgmt, Mortgage & asset-backed securities, Mortgage underwriting, Reinsurance, Financial guaranty, Damages, Mortgage origination, Litigation, Data Privacy, Breach

David Steel Managing Director, Risk Management & Litigation Support Advisory, The Oakleaf Group LLC David K. Steel serves as Managing Director of Risk Management and Litigation Support Advisory for Oakleaf. In his role, David is responsible for building the firm’s Financial Services Risk Management Practice and further expanding Oakleaf’s successful litigation support advisory business. David is an experienced leader in the financial services industry, with expertise in credit risk underwriting, enterprise risk management, portfolio management, capital markets, business strategy, restructurings, and arbitrations. Before joining Oakleaf, David successfully de-risked an $8.3 billion portfolio of reinsurance credits as a consultant for American Overseas Re. He also served as Chief Risk Officer of a life and annuity reinsurance venture for one of the largest US banks, creating an ERM framework, underwriting guidelines, and corporate governance policies and procedures. David was p...

San Marcos, California

Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Standard of Care, Compliance, TILA/RESPA Regulation, Disclosure, HAMP/Modification, Foreclosure, Underwriting, Residential, Loan Servicing, Real Estate/Mortgage Fraud, Financial Elder Abuse, CA DRE/NMLS Licensing

I have been in the mortgage industry for over 30 years, serving as a loan officer, branch manager, and area vice president. During this time, I have developed a strong base of knowledge and experience in many areas of the mortgage industry. On the origination end, this includes application, disclosure, processing, underwriting, appraisal, & funding. On the servicing end, this includes payment servicing, escrow accounts, modification, HAMP, and foreclosure. I am able to study a case file quickly and thoroughly, and establish a defensible opinion. My writing skills yield a strong written report. And, my public speaking and discussion skills present well in deposition and trial.

Tequesta, Florida

Financial, Real Estate - Mortgage lending expert, Mortgage compliance, RESPA, TILA, TRID, Dodd-Frank, Fair lending, Steering, Redlining, Loan officer conduct, Underwriting standards, Debt-to-income (DTI), Automated underwriting system (AUS), Overlays, Pricing discretion, Quality control (QC), Repurchase disputes, Wrongful foreclosure, Industry standard

Joshua Ulmer is a mortgage lending expert witness and mortgage compliance expert witness with more than 22 years of experience in mortgage lending operations, mortgage underwriting, and loan officer conduct. He provides expert witness services in mortgage litigation for both plaintiff and defense counsel on a nationwide basis. Mr. Ulmer has extensive experience in mortgage origination, underwriting standards, debt-to-income (DTI) analysis, automated underwriting system (AUS) findings, lender overlays, and pricing discretion. He routinely evaluates whether mortgage lenders and loan officers complied with industry standard of care and federal mortgage regulations, including RESPA, TILA, TRID, and Dodd-Frank. As a mortgage compliance expert, Mr. Ulmer analyzes claims involving fair lending, steering, redlining, discriminatory lending, wrongful foreclosure, and improper underwriting. He is also retained in matters involving quality control (QC) failures, repurchase disputes, rep and w...

Atlanta, Georgia

Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Residential Mortgage Loans, Purchase, Refinance, Tax Free Exchange Transactions, Mortgage Fraud, Bank Fraud, General Banking, Elder Financial Abuse, Bank Secrecy Act, Ponzi schemes

34 year mortgage lending career leader with deep expertise in origination, operations, compliance, and training, known for developing high-performing teams and ensuring compliant, client-focused execution. Mortgage professional with extensive experience in residential and commercial lending, broker operations, and industry standards of care. Court‑qualified expert witness in mortgage and real estate matters, accepted by judges in two separate cases involving: Wholesale mortgage broker wire fraud, including analysis of broker duties, disclosures, and lender–broker compensation structures. Commercial real estate breach of contract, including evaluation of loan terms, performance, and damages in complex transactions. Expertise includes mortgage fraud, broker fiduciary duties, wholesale vs. retail channels, and compliance with lending regulations and customary practices. Originated and closed 1500+ residential mortgage loans Training and Development Manager - trained sales and operatio...