NAMB meets with FHA Commissioner

NationalMortgageProfessional.com

Aug 24, 2009

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has met with newly appointed Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner David Stevens to discuss mortgage broker participation in the FHA program, among other important FHA issues. “NAMB appreciated the opportunity to meet with Commissioner Stevens to discuss the mortgage brokerage industry and its involvement with FHA,” said NAMB President Jim Pair, CMC. “We believe it was an informative meeting for both parties.” For more information and updates on the meeting, visit www.namb.org.

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