Overview

The Washington Mortgage Bankers Association is an affiliate of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). A national association representing the entire real estate finance industry, the MBA is an influential voice for real estate finance, leading the charge to create a sustainable and vibrant future for all industry participants. The MBA partners with industry leaders and stakeholders with different perspectives to develop innovative solutions to critical industry challenges, and enable members to prosper through impactful education, research, information and events. Although the WMBA is an affiliate of the MBA, memberships of these two organizations are separate. WMBA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit. * Encouraging investments in real estate mortgage loans. * Encouraging the use by investors of the services of members of the Association. * Promoting real estate mortgage investments and the use of the services of members by educational activities, publicity activities, and cooperation with civic, business, professional, and other organizations. * Conducting and promoting networking opportunities for those within the mortgage lending community. * Educating and promoting education about mortgage products and mortgage lending. * Entering into research work involving the study of economic conditions, mortgage laws and regulations, and other matters involving, directly or indirectly, real estate mortgage loan investments. * Representing the Association before the courts and the state legislature regarding legal and legislative issues affecting the Association’s membership.