Together We Are Powerful
Financial institution member
Business organizations and financial institutions which are regularly engaged in the business of originating, servicing, and investing in mortgage loans or other types of real estate finance.
Affiliate Member
Business entities which regularly povide produsts or services for business organizations or finance institutions.
Individual Member
Can be either financial institutions or affiliates. You will be listed only by your name, not the company.
MBAF at a Glance
Annual Convention:
Meeting of the membership and others for networking, and industry education, with an economic and national update, installation of officers, presentation of awards, including extra fun mixed in, all planned with committee work!
Eastern Secondary Market Conference
& Exhibits:
Strong focus on education related to the secondary market, networking, and our vendor showcase.
Education:
Providing relevant webinars and
communications. Partnership with The CE Shop for licensing and continuing education.
Legislative Advocacy:
Ensures initiatives and concerns of the mortgage banking industry are addressed in the Florida Legislature and year-round with Eric Prutsman in Tallahassee.
MBA Washington:
Strong partnership with National MBA association in DC.
CMB Society of Florida:
The purpose of the CMB Society is to promote the designation, provide support to those seeking the designation, and provide a close social and business network for CMB’s within the State.
Association Staff:
Staff provides members with day-to-day professional management including a valuable resource of information relevant to the MBAF and
important issues within the mortgage banking industry.
Social Media:
Facebook, MailChimp,
LinkedIn: Communications and updates on issues facing the mortgage banking industry. Quarterly newsletter keeps association members informed of MBAF activities, news of members, sponsors and member recognition and legislative issues.
Members Online:
This is a member benefit for access to other professional industry members.
Membership Classifications:
Financial Institution, Associate, Individual, and our Local Chapters.
MBAF membership is for
July 1 - June 30.
Questions about membership?
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Contact the Membership Committee:
Bob Niemi, CMB
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Dawn Henshaw
Since 1952, the Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida has represented the state’s real estate finance industry. The institutions, the people, and the industry itself have changed radically in the last five decades, yet through it all the MBAF has adapted and found new ways to serve its members.
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By joining the MBAF, you gain access to:
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Successful legislative representation
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Industry leaders and peers
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Specialized, high-quality education in mortgage finance, the secondary market and annual convention
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Professional and personal leadership opportunities.
By joining the MBAF and your local chapter, you connect yourself to other professionals and the broad spectrum of the mortgage banking industry in Florida. You improve your professional knowledge, make valuable business contacts, and give back to the industry that provides your livelihood.
The MBAF connects major national banks with a presence in Florida to small, single-proprietor shops. We welcome conventional mortgage lenders, wholesalers, correspondents, credit unions, savings and loan institutions, and commercial banks. Our associate members include companies providing legal services, title insurance, statistical data, credit scoring, appraisal, and other services to the mortgage banking industry. Allied vendors have a place on the executive boards of both state and chapter associations and play a major role in the life of the organization.
The Annual Convention provides networking, industry updates, motivational session, agency roundtables, and many other up-to-date and relevant seminars that help members refresh what they have already learned and keep abreast of changes.
Above all, the MBAF guarantees that your company operates on a level playing field in Florida. The association negotiates with state legislators, the Comptroller’s office, the state Insurance Commissioner, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and other organizations such as the home builders, the title industry, and the mortgage brokers to make sure that the business environment is as fair and hassle-free as possible. The MBAF has saved mortgage lenders millions of dollars by working to preserve our priority of liens, fight frivolous TILA suits, worked hard within the mid-2000’s to resolve difficult issues to get us back on track. No one company can fight these battles alone, and the MBAF provides you with a strong, highly respected organization dedicated to protecting the industry’s interests.
Join the Mortgage Bankers Association of Florida, and your membership dues will be repaid many times over.
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How to Join the MBAF
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MBAF membership is for July 1 - June 30. To join fill out the MBAF Membership Online Application here. If you have any questions about the online application for membership, please contact us at mbaf@mbaf.org or us at 901-321-6740.
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Once your application is accepted by the MBAF you will receive a welcome email with information on how to access the member’s area online, you will be placed on the mailing list to receive any news and publications. We want and will look forward to your involvement in our association. There are many opportunities for you to join a committee of your choice and we are always looking for future MBAF leaders.
Want to Join All Seven Local Chapters?
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