Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association.... We are...A state association of firms engaged in or associated with the business of originating commercial and residential real estate mortgage loans and the selling and administering of such loans for institutional investors.  The association objectives include professional programs of continued education for its members, the encouragement of sound industry related legislation, and the promotion of the public’s understanding of the industry.

News

»02/04/2010 Conn. AG steps up tenant foreclosuer protection.  Read here... »02/04/2010 How banks can win from being second.  More here... »02/04/2010 FHA changes to multi-family underwriting draws concern.  Story here... »02/02/2010 TARP focus shifting to foreclosure prevention.  Story here... »02/02/2010  Officials contends FHA will be OK.  More here... »02/01/2010 HousingWire Monday Morning Cup of Coffee.  Read here... »NEW Summary of FHA Policy Changes Announced 01/20/2010.  Here... »FHA Business Trends Industry Briefing (pdf) »Archived 2009 News Items »Archived 2010 News Items S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 - Find out more about this bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators NMLS Resource Center Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Instiutions - SAFE Act Click here for WMBA Resources and Links  »BANKRATE.COM - For the latest in interest rates and financial industry news for the consumer  »Mortgage Bankers Association -Industry News and Economic Research and Forecasts »WMBA Residential Production Page  »Mortgage Bankers Association - Wisconsin Mortgage Industry Fact Sheet »Mortgage Fraud Blog »Updated HOPE NOW

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Upcoming Events

Mar 18            Madison Chapter Annual Bowling Benefit Mar 25, 2010  WMBA Annual Real Estate Finance Conference                           Sponsorships Available - Sponsor Form (pdf)

Licensing & Education

Wisconsin DFI Licensing & Education Requirements?  Click here

Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Education Foundation >Click here for more information about the WMBA Education Foundation.

Consumer  Links

Having trouble paying your mortgage?  HOPE NOW may be able to help.   Call Hope's homeowner hotline at 888-995-HOPE The WMBA has joined with the Wisconsin Bankers Association, Wisconsin Realtors® Association, the Wisconsin Mortgage Brokers Association and the Wisconsin Land Title Association to produce a brochure aimed at helping prospective borrowers identify and avoid predatory lending practices and lenders. Click here  to download free PDF Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association--- Our Purpose... WMBA is organized and operated as a trade association to provide cooperative action in advancing the common interests of persons primarily engaged in the business of origination, servicing or selling real estate mortgage loans through any lawful means consistent within its nonprofit character, including, without limitation by reason of enumeration, to sponsor and promote understanding by the general public and governmental instrumentalities concerning such business, to formulate and maintain ethical standards for the guidance of its member in their relations with each other and the public, and to promote and to encourage the enactment of just and reasonable laws affecting such business.