Michael Haltman

My name is Michael Haltman and I own Hallmark Abstract Service

Michael Haltman's Bio:

Hallmark Abstract Service provides title insurance for residential and commercial real estate transactions in New York State and nationwide, underwriting through Chicago Title. Founded by Michael Haltman, HAS opened its doors in 2008 with two primary goals in mind! Number one was to create a title insurance company that would provide our clients with a superior finished product while affording them a seamless and stress-free process. Number two was to make the experience of working with Hallmark Abstract Service as easy and as pleasurable as obtaining title insurance for a real estate transaction could possibly be! From the sheer number of satisfied clients who keep coming back to Hallmark Abstract Service for their title insurance needs, I believe that we have accomplished our goals in the past, and we will continue striving to improve on them in the future! My Background In 1980 I earned an undergraduate degree in economics followed in 1984 by an MBA in finance with a concentration in Public Finance. With this focus on the tax-exempt market I became a municipal bond analyst at Shearson/Lehman Brothers tasked with following both general obligation issuers on the city and state level as well as housing bonds secured by mortgage pools. This experience at Shearson/Lehman Brothers followed by stints at PaineWebber and Citigroup provided a broad framework of understanding concerning the mechanics of mortgage debt in terms of prepayment experience, mortgage quality and the expected duration of a portfolio. Leaving Wall Street I started Exeter Commercial which funded commercial mortgage loans. Title insurance was a critical part of the underwriting and closing process. At the peak of the financial crisis, I recognized both an opportunity and need as many title firms, for a variety of reasons, closed their doors. Out of this, Hallmark Abstract Service was born.

Michael Haltman's Experience:

Owner at Hallmark Abstract Service LLC
January 2008 - Present | Jericho, New York
Hallmark Abstract Service LLC (http://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com) was created to serve our clients title insurance and settlement services needs throughout the northeast. Our goals are our clients goals. A seamless title experience with no surprises at the closing table. We understand that there are many choices for title, and at Hallmark we differentiate ourselves through the level of our service and our attention to detail.
President at Exeter Commercial
December 2004 - January 2008
Formed and led this company as a correspondent lender for small balance commercial mortgage loans. Was responsible for all aspects of the business day to day and in the role of strategic planning. Created and marketed a commercial mortgage seminar which was then developed into a DVD program sold through affiliate programs, company website and Amazon.
Proprietary Equity Trader at Opus Trading
January 1995 - November 2004
Proprietary equity trader consistently in the top 10% of my peer group. Was one of the firms trainers teaching traders strategies and techniques to maximize profits while mitigating losses.
Fixed Income Product Manager at Citi
January 1994 - December 1995
Responsible for the sales of fixed income products to the client base by the firms brokers. I managed and enhanced the trading desk, educated the broker base and firm clients through seminars, developed sales and marketing strategies, provided marketing tools and new product offerings and broadened the ability of the department to source bonds at better pricing providing increased revenue.
Municipal Bond Trader/Strategy Group at PaineWebber
February 1987 - February 1990
Created and implemented a high yield municipal bond trading platform utilizing skills as an analyst, trader and salesman. Participated in the Strategy Group that sought to develop ideas and strategies to enhance revenue.
Municipal Bond Analyst/Institutional Salesman at Shearson Lehman Brothers
1984 - 1987
Was responsible for the analysis and rating of general obligation bonds. Interfaced with institutional traders, brokers and clients offering credit insight. Worked as an institutional salesman and finally as a high net worth portfolio manager for the firms clients.

Michael Haltman's Education:

State University of New York at Albany
1982 – 1984
MBA
State University of New York at Albany
1977 – 1980
BS
Concentration: Economics
Ithaca College
1976 – 1977
Concentration: Business

Michael Haltman

Title Insurance

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Michael Haltman

My name is Michael Haltman and I own Hallmark Abstract Service

Michael Haltman's Bio:

Michael Haltman's Experience:

Owner at Hallmark Abstract Service LLC

President at Exeter Commercial

Proprietary Equity Trader at Opus Trading

Fixed Income Product Manager at Citi

Municipal Bond Trader/Strategy Group at PaineWebber

Municipal Bond Analyst/Institutional Salesman at Shearson Lehman Brothers

Michael Haltman's Education:

State University of New York at Albany

State University of New York at Albany

Ithaca College