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In a post from April 24, I falsely attributed to Denise Leonard, Vice President, Government Affairs, National Association of Mortgage Brokers, comments that were apparently made by a representative from the Federal Reserve.

I regret the mistake. I will send NAMB and Ms Leonard a written apology.

I also apologize to the Active Rain and other blogging communities. Those of us who have a blog, have a responsibility, to the public and to ourselves, to verify our information and sources.

I did not perform this responsibility with this post.

When Ms Leonard's actual testimony becomes available as a transcript, I will post that here and on the original post.

Thanks to Marc Savitt, President of NAMB, and to Mark Green, of Top Mind, for correcting my error.

Richard Smith


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7 Comments on I falsely charged NAMB representative Denise Leonard

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Evening Richard,  Well, you must be a stand-up kind of guy.  Good job of calling attention to the error and exactly how you will correct it.  Well done.

8:21pm • #1
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It was good of you to retract your statement but I really wasn't impressed with Mr. Savitt's arrogant attitude.  It would be equally as honorable for the gentleman from NAMB to apologize for speaking down to you and others.

8:34pm • #2
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Bill,

Appreciate your kinds words. A truely stand up guy would probably have verified the original post. It would have been a good enough post if I had correctly attributed the testimony.

Maybe something positive will come out.

Richard

8:45pm • #3
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Brian,

I hope to get this past. Thanks for commenting here, and for your thoughtful exchanges on the original post.

Marc Savitt though was rightfully angry.

Richard

8:47pm • #4
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Maybe something positive will come out.

Something positive will come of this.  I intend to join CAMB as soon as I return from my trip to Phoenix.  It's plain to me that CAMB and NAMB need some help engaging the Web 2.0 community.   NAMB should hire a Social Media Manager (like NAR hired Todd Carpenter) to better address these issues; I intend to be the catalyst for that effort so that the members get better engaged.

9:04pm • #5
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Brian,

That would be a positive result. The fact remains that the comments were made, evidencing a perception problem.

Engaging in web 2.0 and an education campaign would help change the terms of the discussion.

Richard

9:14pm • #6

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