Recognized as one of the leading mortgage bankers associations in America, the Association provides a multitude of functions for its members, including the following:

• A spokesperson for real estate finance.
• A representative voice in Trenton and Washington, D.C. to ensure that its members' point of view is recognized.
• A liaison with government agencies that ensures decisions are made with full knowledge of the impact they will have upon the real estate finance industry.
• An education provider, the premier source for state-of-the-art instruction in real estate finance in the State of New Jersey.
• An opportunity for member participation through MBA-NJ's committees.
• An information resource that provides ongoing communications via its newspaper, e-mail and bulletins.
• A forum for discussion, decision and timely action on issues affecting its members' livelihood.
• A networking opportunity for establishing and nurturing successful business relationships among colleagues with similar interests. Exchanges among members take place at general Membership Meetings, Network Night Receptions, Seminars, an annual Golf Outing, the March Regional Conference in Atlantic City, the Fall League Conference, also in Atlantic City, and the Tri-State trade show in July.

HOW TO JOIN THE MBA: There are three categories of membership to the MBA-NJ: Regular, Associated and Limited. The 2005 membership roster consists of approximately 300 members in the mortgage banking and brokerage industry. Related businesses of limited members include attorneys, environmental consultants, appraisal companies, and credit reporting agencies. To request an application and membership packet, contact Monica Cedeno, mcedeno@mbanj.com at the MBA-NJ office, at 973-379-7447.

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COMMITTEES:

The MBA-NJ/NJAMB has committees which meet regularly to serve its members. Committee Bulletin Reports are published regularly to keep members informed of committee activities

2009 MBA-NJ/NJAMB Committees:
	Chair	Vice Chair
1. Loan Originations
	Paul Logan Franklin American Mortgage	Vacant
2. Membership/Emerging Leaders
	Michael DiSalvio Genworth	Vacant
3. Mortgage Fraud/Quality Assurance
	Bob Knuth NCS Credit Central	Vacant
4. FHA Committee
	Carl Markman Security Atlantic Mortgage	Vacant
5. Advertising
	Scott Agnoli ISBNJ	Vacant
6. FNMA/FHLMC
	Maureen Erwin	Vacant
7. Legislative/Legal/Compliance
	Laura Borrelli Barrister Mortgage & Investment	Wayne Watkinson Levy & Watkinson
8. Underserved Markets & Affordable Housing
	Nelson Ramos SunTrust Mortgage	Vacant
9. MORPAC
	Joseph Sheridan Intercounty Mortgage	Vacant
10. Financial Literacy
	Richard W. Miller Cenlar	Vacant
11. Commercial Property Division
	Kevin Taub M&T Bank	Bert Owen
12. Professional Women’s
	Diane Lombardi Mindbulge	Vacant
13. Loan Administration
	Jeffrey Hillman Cenlar	Vacant
14. Institutional Lenders
	James Richmond Equity Source Home Loans	Vacant