Professional Recognition
President's Club/Winners Circle
A new program was introduced in 2003 to recognize and honor IMA members for their mortgage production achievements. IMA is pleased to continue this program and recognize top producers for 2005.
The 2005 requirements of the Winner's Circle and President's Club are:
- Originators must originate loans in the State of
- The originator must submit an entry form confirming their personal loan volume, signed by the originator and branch manager, president or other responsible party. The originator will be required to provide proper verification in the form of a print out of the volume or other acceptable report, verified by the company CFO, President, or Accountant.
- The reported production must be the originators personal business that was a result of his or her referral network and marketing efforts. Originators are not allowed to combine their production figures with those of another originator.
- All entries must be submitted by March 9 , 2006.
- Must be an IMA member in good standing.
IMA Mortgage Professional of the Year
The Iowa Mortgage Association is pleased to announce the formation of the Mortgage Professional of the Year Award. Three awards will be given at the 2006 Fall Conference in September in Des Moines to recognize the top mortgage banker/broker, support staff person and affiliate in the industry. Nomination Deadline: August 4, 2006..
Nominees symbolize excellence in the following categories:
- Represents themselves, their company and the industry with the highest standards of ethics and excellence
- Demonstrates a continued commitment to community involvement
- Has made a significant contribution to the mortgage industry
- Is a member in good standing of the Iowa Mortgage Association
Educational Benefits
The Iowa Mortgage Association is proud to offer a wide variety of educational programming to its membership. In 2003, the IMA offered two Mortgage 101 schools, selling skills workshop, a processing seminar, appraisal and self-employed analysis, titles, escrow and abstracting seminars and two conferences.
For more information on upcoming IMA Training, see the IMA Events .
Become an Iowa Certified Mortgage Professional
IMA’s prestigious designation program gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your superior knowledge and commitment in the mortgage industry.
IMA is committed to promoting the highest degree of professionalism for its members and providing ethical and professional standards against which mortgage professionals can be measured.
In order to achieve this, IMA has developed a designation program to recognize mortgage professionals who have attained the highest levels of industry expertise.
We invite you to learn more about becoming an Iowa Certified Mortgage Professional and take this crucial step that tells others they are dealing with a recognized expert in the mortgage industry.
Government Relations Benefits
The IMA is actively involved in state and federal legislative activities and initiatives involving the mortgage industry. IMA members meet regularly with legislators to maintain and strengthen communication.
Communication Benefits
Prime Times
The award-winning newsletter of the IMA, contains association, regulatory and mortgage industry news. Members receive issues monthly.
Additional Benefits
Membership Directory
The IMA publishes an annual directory identifying Iowa's leading mortgage professionals. Featured in the directory are officers, committees and membership activities. Use the directory to reach fellow mortgage lenders, or as a reference source for up-to-date data on federal agencies and other useful organizations.
April 2005
Directory published and circulated to members
