ABOUT THE FORUMS

The CMLA forums provide industry leaders, who represent mortgage lending firms, with opportunities to join together as peers to share ideas, opinions and support; to work together to understand, discuss and solve issues confronting the mortgage lending industry; and, to access executive session speakers and information that would not normally be available to the general membership.

WHICH FORUM SHOULD I JOIN?

  At the present time, the CMLA offers the following forums:

Executive Forum:   Members hold the title of Chairman, CEO, President or Executive Vice President with global responsibility for multiple facets of their entity.  Participation in monthly sessions provides a platform to positively influence change and innovation within the mortgage lending industry, and to promote the advancement of professional mortgage lending in Colorado.

Sales Leadership Forum:  Membership is directed toward upper level sales executives with responsibility for multiple branches, areas or regions.  The format for monthly meetings includes the presentation and discussion of sales training, motivational methods, and educational ideas and programs.

Operational and Compliance Forum:  Members must hold the title of Operations Manager (or higher) or Compliance Manager (or higher) with responsibility for multiple facets of operations or compliance within their entity.   Forum participation provides opportunities to address industry challenges and influence CMLA educational events.

FORUM MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet both the company and individual requirements to be considered for membership in the forums.

Membership Fees:  Assessed on a quarterly basis.

Member Company Requirements:

• Must be a CMLA member firm (or the individual must hold an individual membership);
• Be a mortgage banker, bank or credit union funding its own loans;
• Be a lender, not a vendor, investor (soliciting wholesale or correspondent business) or housing authority; and,
• Be a Colorado based lender or have significant business within the state.

Individual Requirements:

• Must be a true peer among peers.

FORUM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each forum member is expected to contribute to the forum in the following ways:

• Meetings for each forum take place monthly; members must participate fully and regularly, missing no more than 2 sessions per year;
• Recommend content;
• Assist in growing the group to its optimum level;
• Host at least one meeting per year at the member’s company location, or at an alternative location selected by the member; and,
• Sign and uphold the forum’s Code of Ethics

JOIN A FORUM

Individuals interested in joining one of the forums should contact:

Deb Meogrossi
CMLA Forums Coordinator
Send an Email
303-909-5936