National Association of Mortgage Professionals Launches the Mortgage ?M? to Provide Seal of Approval

RISMEDIA, June 27, 2007–A new association, The National Association of Mortgage Professionals Inc. (NAMP), launched this week in order to aid the mortgage industry and advance the mortgage professional. Aimed at all mortgage professionals, NAMP is dedicated to raising the professional standards of the industry in an effort to bolster consumer confidence. The NAMP seal, the Mortgage “M,” will become synonymous with consumer trust and confidence and will serve as the gold stamp of approval for the industry.

The Mortgage M

Created to advance the mortgage industry and professional overall, NAMP has put into place a program that will qualify mortgage and loan professionals in order for the consumer to feel adequately informed when obtaining a loan. Termed the Mortgage M program, membership will require all industry professionals to first pass a series of credential checks which will verify that the potential member:

a) has a valid license
b) is a member be in good standing
c) is continuing their education within the field
d) abides by and promotes the Code of Ethics, and
e) passes a background check.

Credentials will be confirmed annually and membership is contingent upon all items remaining in proper form.

“Consumers have lost faith in the lending industry as a whole, and we need a solution in place that will improve the way people experience the loan process ? NAMP does just that,” explains Michael Lefevre, founder and CEO of NAMP. “By joining and promoting yourself as a Mortgage M professional, you will be assuring your clients a level of professionalism and trust that can only come when people in our industry adhere to the moral code of conduct required for membership in this organization.”

NAMP members receive many benefits from joining this new association. Benefits include being listed as a certified member in the company’s directory so potential buyers can verify that they are credible, licensed, validated and responsible to the industry’s highest standards. In addition, members will receive weekly tips and news on how to advance their careers, training and continuing education options, networking events and more. The annual fee is $695 to become a Mortgage M member, with a special program available now for founding members to join at a reduced fee of $495. Founding members will be able to keep their reduced fee for the duration of their relationship with NAMP.

For more information, visit www.namp.org or call 1-800-680-4071.

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