August News- Keeping you Informed Join us for the New England Mortgage Bankers Conference on September 15 – 17, 2010 in Providence, Rhode Island. Click here for details! The MMBA is in the search process for an Executive Director. Click here for more information - including a job description and information on applying for the position. The MA DOB has established procedures for the education certification process. If you were a "grandfathered" loan originator, did not take the 24 Hour DOB approved class or the 20 Hour NMLS approved class and did not send in documentation of CE into the DOB by June 1st - you will have to take the 20 Hour SAFE Act MLO Comprehensive by license renewal. For specific dates and details, including testing information, click here   Read the Federal Reserve Board Proposed Rule on Compensation Read MMBA's public testimony regarding proposed foreclosure legislation Read Governer Patricks Reform to reduce health insurance costs for small businesses (10/20/09) Read side by side comparison of the major provisions of the Congressional House of Representatives Consumer Financial Protection Agency Read Boston Globe news article regarding the rebuilding of the Financial Services sector (10/28/09) FTC Announces Expanded Business Education Campaign on 'Red Flags' Rule   MMBA is now in your social network....Visit us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin MMBA Flu Policy - please read if you are attending an MMBA event and are sick! JOB POSTINGS~ The MMBA has been receiving many requests to have available  job positions posted on our website.  If you or someone you know is looking for work be sure to check out our Job center section for companies who are looking for new employees.  Click here for Positions Available. If your company is interested in posting a position.  Click here to post a job