WHAT IS MBAG?
The Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia, Inc. (MBAG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated both to the preservation and improvement of the mortgage banking industry, and to the support of individual association members.
 
HOW IS THIS OF BENEFIT TO YOU?
Through communication, MBAG members are kept aware of what is happening within the industry. By monitoring legislation that affects our industry, supporting legislators who uphold our interests, and educating lawmakers about our industry, we play a very active role in determining the future. Through the enhancement of business relationships, our members encounter new avenues for doing business. Through education,our members rise to the top of their fields. By defining and prescribing to a strict Code of Ethics & Standards of Practices,our members contribute to the professionalism of the mortgage industry. Through public relations projects and community service, MBAG members benefit from positive exposure to the public. Because we recognize achievement with awards, our members push themselves to great heights.
 
READY TO JOIN US?
The following two categories of membership are available for you:
* Regular Membership includes companies defined as mortgage loan correspondents and servicers or originators of mortgage loans.
* Associate Membership is composed of persons, firms or corporations that are not eligible for Regular Membership, such as attorneys, appraisers, mortgage and title insurance companies.
 
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the on-line application approved by the Board of Governors, e-mail it to us,  and send us along the following:
* An Application Fee of $100.
* For Regular Membership, both Servicing and Non-Servicing:
* Proof of no less than three years experience in first mortgage lending by the company or manager.
* A resumé of the company owner or senior manager.
* For Associate Membership:
* A resumé of the owner or senior manager of the company's Georgia office.  
Applications for membership must be received and published in the association's monthly newsletter prior to presentation to the Board of Governors for approval. Please be advised that in processing your application, your company and certain individuals with your company will be researched through a database operated by Mortgage Asset Research Institute, Inc. (MARI).
 
The applicant will be notified immediately after the Board has made its decision. If approved, the new member's name is added to the mailing list, and is published in the roster of new members in the next available monthly newsletter. The new member is also billed for annual dues, which must be paid within thirty days of the billing date.
 
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SUCCESS? There's no better way to join a network of mortgage professionals than by becoming an MBAG Member!

THE PROCESS OF JOINING MBAG: Bylaws / MBAG Dues / On-line Application