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.

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News

»07/02/2009  Making Home Affordable program expanded.  More here... »07/02/2009 Wisconsin foreclosures numbers up again in June.  Story here... »07/01/2009 Banks balk at administration agency to regulate industry.  Here... »07/01/2009 Purchase, refinance activity declines.  More here... »06/30/2009 States get more power to challenge national banks.  Story here... »06/30/2009 Bill urges HVCC moratorium.  More here... »FHA Business Trends Industry Briefing (pdf) »Archived News Items A changing of the guard for 2009-2010 Incoming WMBA President Steve Hansen, Association Bank, presents 2008-2009 WMBA President Carrie Holan with a plaque in appreciation for her service to the association this past year. Your new 2009-2010 Officers and Board President Steve Hansen, Association Bank President Elect Scott Fletcher, USA Funding Corp Treasurer Harold Bloch, American Foundations MortgageBanc Secretary Deb Cornish, AnchorBank Past President Carrie Holan, Univeral Mortgage Corp. Newly Elected Directors   John Inzeo, Wisconsin Mortgage Corp. Marie Jones, Waterstone Mortgage Corp. Mike Lenz, McFarland State Bank Lisa Peterson, Chicago Title Dawn Rivera Brenda Schwab, Genworth Mortgage Insurance   Returning Directors   Dave Beaumier, AIG United Guaranty Tonia Butkovic, AnchorBank Bill Ganshert, AnchorBank Steve Opichka, M & I Mortgage Corp. June Potter, Knight-Barry Title, Inc. Dave Rouse, BankMutual Kim Schauer, MGIC Gary Stiemke, WHEDA 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.  Click here for WMBA Resources and Links »Updated HOPE NOW              (can be found on the Residential Production page) »BANKRATE.COM - For the latest in interest rates and financial industry news for the consumer     »WMBA Residential Production Page  »Mortgage Bankers Association - Wisconsin Mortgage Industry Fact Sheet »Mortgage Fraud Blog »Mortgage Bankers Association -Industry News and Economic Research and Forecasts

Upcoming Events

July 8            Madison Chapter Cub Outing Sept 10          WMBA Annual Golf Outing Oct 11-14     MBA 96th Annual Convention

Licensing & Education

Wisconsin DFI Licensing & Education Requirements?  Click here

Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Education Foundation >Click here for more information about the WMBA Education Foundation. >Click here for WMBEF 2008 Scholarship Introduction Letter >Scholarship Criteria

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.