Training/Industry Education

The IMBA, in meeting its mission, offers training throughout the year via chapter and state events.

In conjunction with it's mission, IMBA has created a partnership with mortgage industry education provider, Diehl & Associates. As such, Diehl is the preferred mortgage education provider of IMBA. For current educational opportunities, check out their website: Diehl Education.

Diehl and Associates

Diehl & Associates has been approved by the National Mortgage Licensing System as a SAFE and FHA mortgage training provider.

Additionally, quarterly compliance webinars are planned for 2011 that will be flexible as to topics of focus, based upon the latest industry changes and member needs. These courses will be offered at a discount for IMBA members, providing another benefit to membership in IMBA!

Future Leaders

IMBA has a committee on this that is currently working on developing this program. Further information will be communicated in the 3rd quarter of 2011 with an anticipated start of the program in the 4th quarter of 2011.

An informational overview of the program can be found here.

For additional information prior to these dates, contact IMBA Executive Director, Alan Thorup, at 317-773-7344.

IMBA Certified Residential Mortgage Professional (CRMP)

This IMBA Certification Program has been designed to closely follow the National MBA's CMB Program and will be offered to individuals within our home state only. The idea is that this designation will be bestowed upon individuals who apply, complete the program, and maintain an active role in the industry. It is felt that earning this designation from the IMBA will attest to any employer within the State of Indiana that the individual has become a knowledgeable residential mortgage lending professional through work experience and education.

CRMP Downloads in PDF

CRMP Brochure

CRMP Application

CRMP Re-Accreditation Form

Mortgage Fraud Education

Education is Key to Preventing Mortgage

Predatory lending practices baffle borrowers with slick presentations, vague answers, pressure tactics, and promises of easy money. The elderly, those with poor credit, and minorities are often the targets.

Not all lenders are bad lenders, but how can you tell the bad from the good? How can you avoid predatory lending practices?