Jamie Korus Earns Certified Mortgage Banking (CMB) Designation from Mortgage Bankers Association

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Jamie Korus Earns Certified Mortgage Banking (CMB) Designation from Mortgage Bankers Association

Phoenix, AZ – October 13, 2011 – The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has awarded Jamie Korus, President of Alliance Financial Resources the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation. Jamie joins a select number of real estate finance professionals who have exhibited their superior knowledge, understanding and competency in residential and/or commercial real estate finance by earning the CMB designation.  The CMB, the highest professional designation for the real estate finance industry, will be presented to Jamie at a ceremony held at MBA’s 99^th Annual Convention & Expo in 2012.  

CMB candidates must amass 150 points earned through a combination of professional experience, continuing education and industry participation through MBA-sponsored events and CampusMBA courses. After accumulating the required points and passing a comprehensive written exam, candidates must demonstrate industry knowledge by passing an oral exam conducted by a panel of Certified Mortgage Bankers.

According to Jeff Schummer, vice president of MBA’s education department, more than 1100 mortgage banking professionals have received the CMB designation since its inception in 1973. 

MBA Chairman Michael E. Berman, CMB, said, “Whether you are new to the industry or have been working in mortgage finance for many years, earning the CMB designation is critical in distinguishing you and your ability to advance in these dynamic times. Earning my CMB as a seasoned executive game me an opportunity to sharpen my knowledge of every aspect of the mortgage arena while offering me a broader perspective on industry developments and changes. I am very proud to be among the ranks of such a respected group of professionals committed to preserving the integrity of the important work we do.”

Designation candidates have the option of choosing among the Commercial CMB, Residential CMB or Master CMB designations. The Master CMB is a combination of both commercial and residential mortgage banking disciplines, while the Residential CMB and Commercial CMB focus on their respective subfields of the mortgage industry. Candidates must either work for an MBA member company or be a member of a recognized state MBA.

For further information on how you can add value to you and your organization by earning a CMB designation, contact Adrianne Miller, Designation Programs Specialist, CampusMBA, Mortgage Bankers Association, 1717 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036, (202) 557-2766.

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry that employs more than 500,000 people in virtually every community in the country.  Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the association works to ensure the continued strength of the nation’s residential and commercial real estate markets; to expand homeownership and extend access to affordable housing to all Americans. MBA promotes fair and ethical lending practices and fosters professional excellence among real estate finance employees through a wide range of educational programs and a variety of publications. Its membership of over 2,900 companies includes all elements of real estate finance: mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, commercial banks, thrifts, life insurance companies and others in the mortgage lending field. For additional information, visit MBA’s Web site: www.mortgagebankers.org.