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I am so Proud

I am so proud to have been invited to join, and have joined the Association of Mortgage Professionals.

What is currently happening in the financial markets is a prime example of why you should be working with well-trained., knowledgeable loan officers that have years of experience. The fallout from what is happening is amazing, we are losing hundreds of Loan Officers weekly who got in the industry when there was "low hanging fruit". These Loan Officers are no longer around due to no relationships and many had no real knowledge of the industry.

So how do you know whom you are working with? How do you know they are good or bad? After 23 years in this business, I felt that I needed some type of organization that would set the standard for the Loan Officer of today. I found that organization and at their invitation, I have joined them...

The organization I have joined is the National Association of Mortgage Professionals "M". This association does a comprehensive background check on all of us. The complete background check includes a police record check, an Individual State Licensing check, Individual Continuing Education Requirements check, and an Individual Standards of Conduct Check

In the future all of my business cards and all of my correspondence will have the M designation on it. I am proud to be among the country's first Loan Officers who have been certified.

I am looking forward to answering all of your questions regarding this and how your buyers will be reaping the benefits from this.

Good Luck. Cood Lending and Aloha.

Posted by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro on 08/17/2007 11:56 PM

Comments (21)

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21 Comments on I am so Proud

Congratuations and thanks for this information.

08/18/2007 12:03 AM

by Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia

Congratulations Bruce! You deserve it!

08/18/2007 12:09 AM

by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

Hi Julie-- Thanks for your comments. I am really proud to be a member of the National Association of Mortage Professionals. Aloha

08/18/2007 12:09 AM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

Congrats! I am sure it is an honor for you to be a part of the group and I am sure both you and all the other group members will benefit from your joining!

08/18/2007 12:11 AM

by Ahwatukee Real Estate Expert, Dawn Workman, MBA (DPR Realty, LLC)

Hi Dawn -- Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Aloha

08/18/2007 12:14 AM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

Congratulations! What an honor for you and the organization to have you as a member.

08/18/2007 12:26 AM

by Judi Morgan, San Antonio, TX Real Estate (Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, Realtors)

Hi Judi -- Thanks so nuch. I am really proud to be a member of this organization. Aloha. B

08/18/2007 12:31 AM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

Now I am very proud of you Bruce! You definitely are going above and beyond and that is what it takes to be a grand LO!

08/18/2007 01:46 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Bruce,

That is great.....I am proud of you too :) Now I will have one more bar to compare all the lenders that say they are the best :)

08/18/2007 01:54 AM

by Kathy McGraw ~ Calif Broker (CELLing Realty)

good morning, Bruce

You are definitely a very professional loan officer and I think it's wonderful that you belong to this organization.

Thank you for explaining what the criteria are for membership. I imagine they have something similar here in Canada.

08/18/2007 03:44 AM

by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)

HI Sally, Kathy and Jo-Anne -- Thanks so much for your comments. I really am proud of the designation and it came to me through AR. They saw my posts here and invited me to join. Aloha

08/18/2007 09:39 AM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

Bruce, congratulations on achieving this distinction and honor. It is well-deserved.

08/18/2007 09:51 AM

by Leon Austin, Colorado Notary Signing Agent (Leon Austin - Mobile Closings and Notary Services)

Hi Leon -- Thanks so much. I appreciate your comments. Aloha

08/18/2007 10:00 AM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

Congrats to you! That is so awesome!!!!! I am happy for you!

08/18/2007 02:13 PM

by MAUREEN STACCATO Associate Partner Massachusetts (KELLER WILLIAMS OF PIONEER VALLEY)

Hi Maureen -- Thanks so much. I do feel honored. Aloha

08/18/2007 02:46 PM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

"Aloha" Bill, and congratulations. Any plans to be part of the CRS convention in Hawaii in January?

08/18/2007 05:32 PM

by Ann Heitland, Associate Broker, CRS, GRI , ABR ~ Flagstaff Real Estate/Community (Team Heitland at RE/MAX Peak Properties)

Hi Ann -- Yes we will be there for it. Aloha

08/18/2007 05:36 PM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

the mortgage carpetbaggers are leaving and we need this to happen. in a capitalistic society they had a right to seize the opportunity, but it's time for them to go back where they came from. me, i won't miss them, but i do wish them well in their new endeavors.

this organization has demonstrated their wisdom by extending to you an invitation and i'm sure that they agree that they are better because of your acceptance.

good luck

hope all is well.

08/18/2007 08:29 PM

by Jay Beckingham (Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp.)

Hi Jay-- Good riddance to bad rubbish. We see this after every refinance boom. I was talking to a loan officer on Friday who told me he was getting out of the business as he only knew how to do Option Arms. The Industry will not miss that turkey. Aloha

08/18/2007 08:40 PM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)

Very good. Congratulations are in order. You da man! Patsy

08/26/2007 11:28 PM

by Patsy Ittner, Your Premier Broker Selling St. Augustine Real Estate (Little Fox Realty)

Hi Patsy --Thanks so much. Aloha

08/27/2007 10:09 AM

by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Home Loans)