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Desert Document Services, Inc., Partners with NationWide Flood Research, Inc.

-- Simple XML data interface allows customers of DesertDocs to get fast flood zone determinations --

PHOENIX, AZ - Monday, October 13, 2003 - Desert Document Services®, Inc., (DesertDocs®), the leader in Web, document solutions has teamed with NationWide Flood Research to provide a seamless data interface to order flood zone determinations using the seasoned Web applications BrokerDocs® and DesertDocs Web® for closing documents. NationWide Flood Research, Inc., (NFRI) uses Geographic Information System technology to perform flood zone determinations in record time.

"NFRI is committed to deliver fast and accurate flood zone determinations, with a friendly and determined attitude. The company strives to set the standard for the industry with innovative technologies and working directly with DesertDocs enables us to provide this service at a critical time of the closing process for mortgage loans," said Matthew Cole, president and CEO, NFRI.

DesertDocs customers, who benefit from the XML-enabled Web applications for closing documents, now have an easy data interface with that eliminates error-prone data re-keying of property information to order flood zone determination. By taking the data directly from the closing documents and sending it by an XML data exchange to NFRI, brokers and correspondents save time and money in the process.

DesertDocs will offer three NFRI services to their customers with a simple click through when ordering docs: Standard and Life-of-Loan Flood Determinations, as well as census tract data in compliance with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

"DesertDocs selects partners that are technically savvy, providing the real benefits of working directly on the Web," said Ruth Thompson, CEO/President of Desert Document Services, Inc. "We believe that NationWide Flood Research provides great value to our existing and future customers who want a one-stop location for services related to closing."

About NationWide Flood Research, Inc.
NationWide Flood Research, Inc. (NFRI), a premier provider of flood zone determinations, was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1995. NFRI provides standard and life-of-loan flood zone determinations, census tract data, and risk assessment information for all 50 states and U.S. territories. Lenders, insurance companies and real estate owners across the country rely on NFRI for flood zone risk assessment. For more information, call 888-321-0400 or visit www.nfri.com.

About Desert Document Services, Inc.
Desert Document Services (DesertDocs) has led the industry by providing pioneering technologies and best-of-breed solutions to securely deliver the right documents, at the right time for the right borrower. Since 1983, DesertDocs continues to maintain its reputation as the mortgage industry's experienced and trusted partner, providing nationwide, compliant document solutions. By eliminating errors, improving lender productivity, and ensuring quality through easy-to-use, interface applications, DesertDocs is the best choice for document solutions. For more information call 800-726-9898 or visit the company's web site at www.desertdocs.com.

Contact Information
Jamie Glass
jglass@desertdocs.com
Media Contact for Desert Document Services®, Inc.
(480) 966-9898 x 621

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