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National Association of Mortgage Brokers

NAMB IS VOLUNTEER LED,
MEMBER DRIVEN

For the record, NAMB rhymes with “ma’am.”

Jim Nabors, NAMB President 2024-25

NAMB is committed to promoting the highest degree of professionalism & ethical standards for its members.

The voice of the mortgage industry, NAMB has represented the interests of mortgage professionals & homebuyers since 1973.

NAMB’s active lobbying & advocacy efforts focus on national & state legislation & regulation.

NAMB Members Are...

From Account Executive to Wholesale Mortgage Broker, our members represent all 50 states and bear more than 200 job titles & acronyms! They're independent mortgage brokers, loan originators, small business owners, home loan advisors & hundreds of other professionals in the mortgage industry & associated businesses.

You are welcome whether you're a CEO or COO, EVP or junior AE, or a newly minted MLO.... one thing we know: Smart mortgage professionals join NAMB, the nation's foremost mortgage association.

dionne-sil

“Being a NAMB member helps me connect with other mortgage professionals, lenders & industry vendors, which helps me grow & build referral business. It gives me a chance to serve my community by sharing information about new programs, opening the door to homeownership for more people.”

Dionne Bass, Founder, Ask the Underwriter, GA

NAMB member since 2022

gary-ogami

“NAMB does a great job of educating members on legislation that will impact our industry, as well as lobbying our elected members of the House and Senate on our behalf. NAMB also does A LOT to provide education via classes, certifications & partners (e.g. lenders, marketing companies, etc).”

Gary Ogami, Owner/President, Pinnacle Peak Lending, Inc, AZ

NAMB member since 2022

 

laura-brandao-sil

““It’s a game-changer for mortgage professionals at every level, providing invaluable advocacy, education & networking opportunities. Being a NAMB member means being part of a powerful, supportive community that fuels your success while ensuring the industry remains strong & independent.”

Laura Brandao, CEO, Lighthouse Advisors, AZ

NAMB member since 2010

kofi-sil

“NAMB membership links me to all the resources needed to run a successful mortgage company. NAMB educational and training programs and annual national convention have created tremendous opportunities for me.”

Kofi Amoabin, CEO, Oracle Mortgage Company, IL

NAMB member since 2022

rebecca-hill-sil

“Being a NAMB member makes you significant in your industry. It gives you the opportunity to be put in front of people who make the decisions who affect your livelihood.”

Rebecca Hill, CVLS, Owner, Toto Processing, CA, NAMB Membership Committee member

NAMB member since 2022

rickb-sil

“The education & committees that [NAMB offers] have helped me differentiate myself in my market. Education in this business is an invaluable tool – the ability to advise a customer on the legislative & policy changes that have occurred and why is a game changer!”

Rick Bettencourt, President, Veteran Mortgage Brokers, MA

NAMB member since 2010

As the leading national trade association for this industry, NAMB is affiliated with 15 state associations and represents the interests of more than 993,000* licensed & registered Mortgage Loan Originators and 68,000* licensed mortgage broker & mortgage lender businesses.

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HISTORY

  • 1973

    NAMB is founded by the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers (FAMB) who desired to have representation in Washington, DC.

  • 1995

    Elects first female president Patty McGill & officially establishes Washington DC as NAMB HQ.

  • 2023

    NAMB commemorates 50 years of service to the mortgage industry at its national conference, Sept 8-11, 2023, back at Caesars Las Vegas!