Associations

American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA)
Offers professional development, networking, and support for its members. Includes organization profile and benefits, conferences, membership information.
http://www.acuma.org

Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders (CIMBL)
National organization representing the industry. Features events, news, directory of members, information for consumers, code of ethics.
http://www.cimbl.ca

Commercial Mortgage Securities Association (CMSA)
International trade organization for the commercial real estate capital markets. Includes industry standards, committees, research, membership information.
http://www.cmbs.org

Mortgage Bankers Association
Represents the real estate finance industry. Features mission, advocacy, professional development, news, conferences, membership details. Headquartered in Washington, DC.
http://mortgagebankers.org/

Mortgage Insurance Companies of America
Trade association representing the private mortgage insurance (PMI) industry. Provides information on related legislative and regulatory issues.
http://www.micanews.com/

National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB)
Represents the mortgage broker industry in the United States. Presents the mission and staff, board of directors, member resources, education and certification, publications.
http://www.namb.org

National Association of Professional Mortgage Women
Women and men in the mortgage lending industry. Features services, education, online member directory, membership information.
http://www.napmw.org

National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)
Trade association for firms that originate, service, and invest in reverse mortgages. Features educational resources, events, publications, board of directors and committees.
http://www.nrmlaonline.org/

The Upfront Mortgage Brokers Association (UMBA)
National organization promoting consumer advocacy. Features the group's history and officers, membership details and directory of members.
http://upfrontmortgagebrokers.org/