Joel Bates Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

RPS Real Property Solutions is a leading Canadian provider of real estate solutions including property valuations, business intelligence and mortgage-related services. We partner with financial institutions, mortgage professionals, real estate professionals, government agencies, economic research firms and consumers to help them make informed decisions with confidence. Our expertise in providing solutions for property valuations, data-driven risk management tools, market insights and trending… Show more RPS Real Property Solutions is a leading Canadian provider of real estate solutions including property valuations, business intelligence and mortgage-related services. We partner with financial institutions, mortgage professionals, real estate professionals, government agencies, economic research firms and consumers to help them make informed decisions with confidence. Our expertise in providing solutions for property valuations, data-driven risk management tools, market insights and trending, consulting services, together with our innovative technologies and services, has established RPS as the strategic partner for real solutions to real property challenges. Show less

Team oriented Executive leader known for improving the business results by building ideas into successful companies from both a financial and cultural perspective. Inspirational and genuine communicator creating impact and success across the organization.

Markham, Ontario

Promoted to President of the largest companies within the Nationwide Group. Revenue growth of over 28% and expense ratios improved adding directly to the bottom line. Operating in Canada, United States, Mexico and over 18 Caribbean countries. Providing smart technology solutions to solve our client’s needs. Providing leadership to Sales, Operations, IT Support, Marketing, Project Management and Product Development. Responsible for leading Nationwide Appraisal Services (NAS) and Nationwide… Show more Promoted to President of the largest companies within the Nationwide Group. Revenue growth of over 28% and expense ratios improved adding directly to the bottom line. Operating in Canada, United States, Mexico and over 18 Caribbean countries. Providing smart technology solutions to solve our client’s needs. Providing leadership to Sales, Operations, IT Support, Marketing, Project Management and Product Development. Responsible for leading Nationwide Appraisal Services (NAS) and Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS) for Canada and the Caribbean. Nationwide Appraisal Services (NAS) is Canada’s premier appraisal management company and the most comprehensive source for real estate valuations. Established in 1996, NAS is Canada’s first web-based valuation platform. The NAS platform provides a customizable solution that integrates lender specific business rules throughout the valuation process creating a consistent application of lending criteria that simplifies processes for Lenders, Insurers, and Mortgage Professionals. NAS’ innovation and experience has pioneered the way the mortgage industry does business today.Today, four of the five largest Banks in Canada utilize the services of NAS. In addition to operations in Canada, NAS has operations in 16 Caribbean countries, with further global expansion underway.Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS) brings intelligence to the process of recovering secured debt. Lenders and their third-party service providers can now realize the efficiencies of applying their specific business rules to the recovery process. NRS' solution provides financial institutions new capabilities to manage all of the professionals required to turn defaulted collateral into revenue generating assets. Enabling effective communication between lenders and their legal, real estate, property management and appraisal professionals combined with industry-leading workflow management ensures the most effective use of resources to complete the recovery cycle. Show less

Markham, Ontario

Initially brought on to provide structure and foundation to expand operations to additional international markets. Created operational efficiency to improve Employee efficiency by 24%.Nationwide Appraisal Services (NAS) is Canada’s premier appraisal management company and the most comprehensive source for real estate valuations. Established in 1996, NAS is Canada’s first web-based valuation platform. The NAS platform provides a customizable solution that integrates lender specific… Show more Initially brought on to provide structure and foundation to expand operations to additional international markets. Created operational efficiency to improve Employee efficiency by 24%.Nationwide Appraisal Services (NAS) is Canada’s premier appraisal management company and the most comprehensive source for real estate valuations. Established in 1996, NAS is Canada’s first web-based valuation platform. The NAS platform provides a customizable solution that integrates lender specific business rules throughout the valuation process creating a consistent application of lending criteria that simplifies processes for Lenders, Insurers, and Mortgage Professionals. NAS’ innovation and experience has pioneered the way the mortgage industry does business today.Today, four of the five largest Banks in Canada utilize the services of NAS. In addition to operations in Canada, NAS has operations in 16 Caribbean countries, with further global expansion underway.Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS) brings intelligence to the process of recovering secured debt. Lenders and their third-party service providers can now realize the efficiencies of applying their specific business rules to the recovery process. NRS' solution provides financial institutions new capabilities to manage all of the professionals required to turn defaulted loans into revenue generating assets. Enabling effective communication between lenders and their Legal, Real Estate, Property Management, Collection Agencies and Appraisal professionals combined with industry-leading workflow management ensures the most effective use of resources to complete the recovery cycle. Show less

MorBridge Financial Corp was designed as a world class financial services company. Founder of a very dynamic organization within the Mortgage Origination industry. Completed major consulting projects for banking industry clients. Created of a Professional Mortgage Origination and Servicing operation. Built upon a career long focus on helping clients achieve their goals.

I taught the FSCO approved Mortgage Agents Course as well as the upper year Business Management course. The Business Management course includes the management functions of Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controls, they are applied directly to relevant elements of completing an extensive business plan.

Initially hired as a consultant to review the overall company and prepare it for growth this assignment grew into a full-time role as Chief Operating Officer. Responsible for the financial and operational success of the company through a period of very rapid growth. Successfully bid on major bank Requests For Proposal’s and completing projects on time and on budget. Net profits for the company grew by over 1,000% while maintaining all existing clients and improving upon our operational… Show more Initially hired as a consultant to review the overall company and prepare it for growth this assignment grew into a full-time role as Chief Operating Officer. Responsible for the financial and operational success of the company through a period of very rapid growth. Successfully bid on major bank Requests For Proposal’s and completing projects on time and on budget. Net profits for the company grew by over 1,000% while maintaining all existing clients and improving upon our operational efficiency. Show less

Responsible for Treasury and Enterprise Wide Risk Management of a publicly traded “Mortgage Bank” starting from the business plan development to over $1.4 billion of mortgages under administration in the first year. Created, established and maintained Treasury and Risk operations for the company. Chairman of ALCO and Risk Committees, Member of Executive Committee, Chief Compliance Officer. Development and management of profitable risk rated mortgage products from origination to sale in the… Show more Responsible for Treasury and Enterprise Wide Risk Management of a publicly traded “Mortgage Bank” starting from the business plan development to over $1.4 billion of mortgages under administration in the first year. Created, established and maintained Treasury and Risk operations for the company. Chairman of ALCO and Risk Committees, Member of Executive Committee, Chief Compliance Officer. Development and management of profitable risk rated mortgage products from origination to sale in the secondary markets. Established and maintained relationships with banking, regulatory and rating agencies. Successfully introduced and maintained both Whole Loan and Securitization funding. Show less