MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2007 - Associated Software Consultants, Inc. (ASC), a provider of loan automation software to the mortgage industry, announces that it has expanded its Performance Workshop series for 2007 to include pooling, hedging and advanced support. The first workshop is slated for Jan. 15 in Jacksonville, Fla. at the Sawgrass Marriott Spa & Resort.

The workshop is the fourth in ASC’s PowerSeller® Performance Workshop series. These free, 45-minute sessions are designed for secondary marketers, CFOs, risk managers, owners, presidents and those charged with risk oversight. Greg Crosby, ASC’s secondary marketing business unit manager, will conduct the workshop.

Since joining ASC in 1997, Crosby has played a key role in developing several software products, including PowerSeller, ASC’s secondary marketing and pipeline risk management software system. Crosby’s expertise includes the areas of financial and performance hedging, software development, secondary marketing and commodity and securities portfolio management. He has served as advisor and board member to several companies ranging from service providers to financial conduits.

“The workshop provides an invaluable tutorial for lenders who want to hone their pooling performance, improve their delivery and sale of loans and adequately understand influences behind any hedging decision,” said Crosby. “The comprehensive workshop series will assist attendees in realizing the value of a robust secondary marketing system and will offer critical tips on how to improve performance from the ground up.”

About Associated Software Consultants
Associated Software Consultants, Inc. (ASC) designs and markets the PowerLender Loan Processing System and the PowerSeller Secondary Marketing & Pipeline Risk Management System for use by mortgage banks, commercial banks, community banks and credit unions.

ASC’s business strategy focuses on providing software and support services that enable lenders to improve the volume and quality of their business, streamline workflow and reduce costs. The company’s lending solutions enhance primary and secondary mortgage operations, improve overall profitability and better serve borrowers, investors, real estate brokers, third-party service providers and other constituents.

Associated Software Consultants, Inc.
7251 Engle Road Suite 300
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
800-628-4687
www.asconline.com info@asconline.com