The Weekly RIMBA Report

January 23, 2023

2022/2023 Platinum Annual Partners

2022/2023 GOLD ANNUAL PARTNERS

UPCOMING EVENTS

The 2023 Membership Renewals were emailed in late November/December. Please check your mailboxes. If you need another invoice, please contact us. Payments are due by January 31, 2023.


If you are interested in advertising opportunities

as part of your membership, check out our

 2023 Annual Partnership Program 

Thank you to our members who have renewed for 2023!


Each week we will highlight some of our members who have renewed their dues. This week's highlighted members . . .

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!


Thanks to our members, RIMBA was able to present donations checks to both the South County Habitat for Humanity and Toys for Tots. RIMBA Board Members recently made the check presentations during the month of December.

RIMBA Bowling Challenge Raises $4,000 for South County Habitat for Humanity

We are pleased to report that we had over 100 members in attendance at our Bowling Challenge, successfully raising $4,000 for South County Habitat for Humanity.


Ann-Marie Sweeney-Copland was a big reason for our event’s success, and we thank her for her efforts. In turn, she expressed her gratitude by offering, “It is so wonderful to see our members share their talent, generosity and treasure for such a worthy cause. We are already planning a Build date later this year, continuing our commitment of supporting Habitat for Humanity.”

Pictured here: Tom Fleming and Carolyn Dion-Motta of RIMBA present RIMBA’s donation to Jay Shartenberg, Colin Penney, Nate Cohen and Lisa Chambers of South County Habitat for Humanity

RIMBA Members Continue Support of Toys for Tots This Holiday Season


The Rhode Island Mortgage Bankers Association (RIMBA) is pleased to announce that the organization was once again able to support Toys for Tots this holiday season.


On Friday, December 16, RIMBA members were on-hand to present a $2,500 check to Toys for Tots at the Armed Forces Reserve in Cranston.

Pictured here: RIMBA's representatives: President Ben Pettit, Esq., Carolyn Dion-Motta, and John Dolbec present RIMBA's donation to Major Wesley Anliker, 1st Sgt Robert Weinhardt, Corporal Gabriel Ortiz, and Corporal Ezra Seward

2023 Tri-State Mortgage Conference


February 9-10

The Venue at Portwalk Place

Portsmouth, NH


GET MORE INFO

SAVE THE DATE

March 16

YMP's March Madness


Our Young Mortgage Professionals are planning a March Madness Event. Details to be released very soon!

SAVE THE DATE

June 12

Golf Outing in Memory of Past President, Patricia Slepkow


It's never too early to think about golf. \

RIMBA's Online Education AND NMLS CE OFFERINGS

VA Underwriting, Processing and Origination Live Webinar*


March 2 & 9

1:00 - 5:00pm


*THIS COURSE IS KEPT CURRENT WITH RECENT UPDATES INCORPORATED IN THE PRESENTATION AND VA HAS MADE A LOT OF WIDE-RANGING CHANGES*


RIMBA Members get a $100 coupon

VA Info/Register Here

USDA Rural Development Program - Under-writing, Processing and Origination


March 16

1:00pm - 5:00pm




RIMBA Members get a

$50 coupon

USDA Info/Register Here

Future of RI Scholarship Award


A $1,000 Scholarship Award

will be granted to the most deserving individuals who exemplify all the best qualities to represent the future of Rhode Island. If your company is a member and you have a child, stepchild, or grandchild who will be attending college in the Fall, they may be eligible. Deadline: May 5


Get Scholarship Info Here

RIHousing is pleased to share that the statewide homeowner assistance program, Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI), has re-opened and the online portal is available for new applicants.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Rhode Island based Lathrop Insurance was founded in 1939 to protect Southern New England homes and business from the unexpected. We developed our reputation on providing fast, accurate service for both our clients and our business partners. Our practical approach to complex problems will help even the most challenging of closings.


Top 3 Reasons to refer your clients to Lathrop Insurance:


  • Fast, Accurate quotes to ensure Insurance is not the limiting factor when closing on a mortgage. Quotes are available same day on most risks.
  • Rhode Island based Insurance Agency with unmatched local knowledge of flood risks, CBRA Zones and building requirements allow us to prevent any surprises at closings
  • Insurance Markets to ensure we have the right fit for your clients: From first purchase to vacation property to a rental property portfolio – we can solve it all!


To learn more, call our office at 401-596-2525 or email James Kane at jkane@lathropinsurance.com to learn more about Lathrop Insurance, and how our team can be an asset for you.

Looking for online training for VA, FHA, USDA?  RIMBA has partnered with the below companies. Be sure to use our link to access these sites.

Diehl Mortgage Training & Compliance


Online Class Offerings:

  • FHA DE Underwriting and Processing*
  • VA Classes for Mortgage Underwriting*
  • USDA Underwriting Training*
  • Mortgage Compliance Training
  • NMLS Education for Mortgage Loan Originators


*RIMBA Members!

Get your $100 Coupon Code Here

Diehl/RIMBA - Find Out More

Learn Mortgage

part of Hondros Education Group


Online NMLS Education


RIMBA Members!

Get Your 25% Discount Code Here

Learn Mortgage/RIMBA Find Out More

Public Service Announcement

Communities for People


There are children struggling in the foster care system right now in need of a nurturing home. Consider opening your home and your heart to a child in need. If you or someone you know would make a good foster parent learn more at www.cfpfostercare.org or call 401-481-8410.


You can earn a $1,000 bonus for each family you recruit who becomes a licensed foster parent. You have the power to start making a difference in the life of a child in foster care today. 

More Info

RIMBA's Certified Mortgage Professional Designation (CMP)



RIMBA is pleased to offer our valued members the designation of Certified Mortgage Professional.


  • The Real Estate industry has their "REALTORS®"
  • The Accounting industry has their CPA designation
  • The Financial Planning industry has the CFP designation 


Now the RI Mortgage industry has their CMP designation. RIMBA has created the Certified Mortgage Professional for mortgage professionals seeking to demonstrate their dedication to and knowledge of their profession.


Criteria & Application information

SUPPORT THE RIMBA PAC


Stand united with us and support our PAC!



How can you assist us in protecting the mortgage industry by making a political contribution to the RIMBA PAC? 


We are asking for your help in raising funds for RIMBA's PAC through PERSONAL contributions OR through our Payroll Deduction Program.


It is very important that we stand united as an industry to educate our elected officials to help them understand and support the mortgage lending industry. If we don't, they won't be aware of the unintended consequences that well-intended, but misguided legislation can have on borrowers and buyers...your customers.


All contributors will be recognized on our website and at events!



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