CAAMP ARTICLE 6: “WHAT IS CAAMP?”
“Since its formation in 1994, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has been offering a wealth of benefits to both consumers and professionals within Canada’s mortgage industry. Previously known as CIMBL (Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders), CAAMP is Canada’s national mortgage industry association. Boasting over 12,000 members representing over 1,500 companies, this highly respected professional association is committed to the advancement of the Canadian mortgage industry. CAAMP is the voice of the industry to government, media, and legislators, and plays an active role in the development of industry legislation. CAAMP members include brokers, broker agents, national and provincial lenders, and mortgage insurers, who account for 90% of all mortgage activity in Canada. CAAMP members are bound to a Code of Ethics which promotes the highest standard of industry practice and establishes a framework for professional behaviour and responsibilities.Consumers can feel confident in contacting CAAMP members to assist with their mortgage needs. For consumers, The CAAMP websitesimplifies the mortgage process by providing relevant industry information on mortgage fundamentals, access to industry links and participants, and an on-line directory so consumers can contact local CAAMP members. With the support of Credit Canada and CAAMP’s charitable division, the CAAMP Foundation,CAAMP helps educate and support Canadians in responsible and confident home-buying. CAAMP’s interactive learning platform introduces consumers to home-buying fundamentals and serves as a valuable resource for mortgage professionals who are introducing clients to the mortgage process.(http://mortgageconsumer.org/) For members, CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits, including professional development, accreditation, information on industry trends, best practices and current updates on all legislative and regulatory changes. Additionally, CAAMP offers in-class and on-line cost-effective, high-quality courses needed for accreditation and licensing, along with a variety of continuing education opportunities, all of which can be accessed through CAAMP’s brand new premier resource for mortgage education and professional development, www.mortgagecampus.org. For those wishing to become a mortgage agent in OntarioCAAMP offers both on-line and in-class licensing courses that cover all Mortgage Agent Qualifying Standards as required by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario(FSCO). (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=194) CAAMP has also been approved by FSCO as a provider of the MB Re-licensing Education 2012. This course is the mandatory re-licensing education required for all Ontario mortgage brokers and agents and is offered online for free to all CAAMP members. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=717) For those seeking a career as a licensed mortgage salesperson in ManitobaCAAMP offers the on-line Manitoba Mortgage Salesperson Licensing Course. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=699) For those wanting to become a licensed mortgage associate in SaskatchewanCAAMP offers the Mortgage Associate Course which is theonly Saskatchewan specific associate licensing course approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for mortgage agent licensing. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=598) In 2004, CAAMP introduced the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation which is the only national proficiency standard for Canada’s mortgage industry. AMPs meet the highest standards of industry performance, on-going education requirements, and ethical business practices. The AMP designation gives mortgage professionals the competitive edge requiredto successfully grow their businesses. Focusing on the fundamentals of ethical practice, CAAMP’s Mortgage Practice Standards course benefits anyone who wants to gain knowledge about issues and practices in the mortgage industry. This course is a requirement for those applying to become an AMP. CAAMP also offers its members a variety of continuing education opportunities via free webinars and through various national and regional events. CAAMP holds many events throughout the year including regional symposiums, trade shows and CAAMP’s Mortgage Forum held each year in November which represents the largest gathering of mortgage professionals in the country. In addition, CAAMP also holds a number of charity golf tournaments in support of Habitat for Humanity and the CAAMP Foundation which is in support of financial literacy. CAAMP members also benefit from the ability to advertise their businesses in-print and on-line via CAAMP’sMembership Directory and the highly regarded bilingual Mortgage Journal magazine which boasts the highest circulation among Canadian mortgage industry publications. For members wishing to post job opportunities, CAAMP’s Mortgage Careersis Canada’s dedicated online employment centre for mortgage professionals.(http://www.mortgagecareers.org/) CAAMP members in good standing also have access to Errors & Omissions Insurance with affordable premiums available for brokerage firms of all sizes. (http://caamp.org/info.php?pid=36) CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits and services to both mortgage professionals and mortgage consumers across the country. Members can feel confident that they are part of an association committed to the advancement of Canada’s mortgage industry while consumers can find tools and information to assist them with their mortgage needs. Since its formation in 1994, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has been offering a wealth of benefits to both consumers and professionals within Canada’s mortgage industry. Previously known as CIMBL (Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders), CAAMP is Canada’s national mortgage industry association. Boasting over 12,000 members representing over 1,500 companies, this highly respected professional association is committed to the advancement of the Canadian mortgage industry. CAAMP is the voice of the industry to government, media, and legislators, and plays an active role in the development of industry legislation. CAAMP members include brokers, broker agents, national and provincial lenders, and mortgage insurers, who account for 90% of all mortgage activity in Canada. CAAMP members are bound to a Code of Ethics which promotes the highest standard of industry practice and establishes a framework for professional behaviour and responsibilities.Consumers can feel confident in contacting CAAMP members to assist with their mortgage needs. For consumers, The CAAMP websitesimplifies the mortgage process by providing relevant industry information on mortgage fundamentals, access to industry links and participants, and an on-line directory so consumers can contact local CAAMP members. With the support of Credit Canada and CAAMP’s charitable division, the CAAMP Foundation,CAAMP helps educate and support Canadians in responsible and confident home-buying. CAAMP’s interactive learning platform introduces consumers to home-buying fundamentals and serves as a valuable resource for mortgage professionals who are introducing clients to the mortgage process.(http://mortgageconsumer.org/) For members, CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits, including professional development, accreditation, information on industry trends, best practices and current updates on all legislative and regulatory changes. Additionally, CAAMP offers in-class and on-line cost-effective, high-quality courses needed for accreditation and licensing, along with a variety of continuing education opportunities, all of which can be accessed through CAAMP’s brand new premier resource for mortgage education and professional development, www.mortgagecampus.org. For those wishing to become a mortgage agent in OntarioCAAMP offers both on-line and in-class licensing courses that cover all Mortgage Agent Qualifying Standards as required by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario(FSCO). (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=194) CAAMP has also been approved by FSCO as a provider of the MB Re-licensing Education 2012. This course is the mandatory re-licensing education required for all Ontario mortgage brokers and agents and is offered online for free to all CAAMP members. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=717) For those seeking a career as a licensed mortgage salesperson in ManitobaCAAMP offers the on-line Manitoba Mortgage Salesperson Licensing Course. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=699) For those wanting to become a licensed mortgage associate in SaskatchewanCAAMP offers the Mortgage Associate Course which is theonly Saskatchewan specific associate licensing course approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for mortgage agent licensing. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=598) In 2004, CAAMP introduced the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation which is the only national proficiency standard for Canada’s mortgage industry. AMPs meet the highest standards of industry performance, on-going education requirements, and ethical business practices. The AMP designation gives mortgage professionals the competitive edge requiredto successfully grow their businesses. Focusing on the fundamentals of ethical practice, CAAMP’s Mortgage Practice Standards course benefits anyone who wants to gain knowledge about issues and practices in the mortgage industry. This course is a requirement for those applying to become an AMP. CAAMP also offers its members a variety of continuing education opportunities via free webinars and through various national and regional events. CAAMP holds many events throughout the year including regional symposiums, trade shows and CAAMP’s Mortgage Forum held each year in November which represents the largest gathering of mortgage professionals in the country. In addition, CAAMP also holds a number of charity golf tournaments in support of Habitat for Humanity and the CAAMP Foundation which is in support of financial literacy. CAAMP members also benefit from the ability to advertise their businesses in-print and on-line via CAAMP’sMembership Directory and the highly regarded bilingual Mortgage Journal magazine which boasts the highest circulation among Canadian mortgage industry publications. For members wishing to post job opportunities, CAAMP’s Mortgage Careersis Canada’s dedicated online employment centre for mortgage professionals.(http://www.mortgagecareers.org/) CAAMP members in good standing also have access to Errors & Omissions Insurance with affordable premiums available for brokerage firms of all sizes. (http://caamp.org/info.php?pid=36) CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits and services to both mortgage professionals and mortgage consumers across the country. Members can feel confident that they are part of an association committed to the advancement of Canada’s mortgage industry while consumers can find tools and information to assist them with their mortgage needs. Since its formation in 1994, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has been offering a wealth of benefits to both consumers and professionals within Canada’s mortgage industry. Previously known as CIMBL (Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders), CAAMP is Canada’s national mortgage industry association. Boasting over 12,000 members representing over 1,500 companies, this highly respected professional association is committed to the advancement of the Canadian mortgage industry. CAAMP is the voice of the industry to government, media, and legislators, and plays an active role in the development of industry legislation. CAAMP members include brokers, broker agents, national and provincial lenders, and mortgage insurers, who account for 90% of all mortgage activity in Canada. CAAMP members are bound to a Code of Ethics which promotes the highest standard of industry practice and establishes a framework for professional behaviour and responsibilities.Consumers can feel confident in contacting CAAMP members to assist with their mortgage needs. For consumers, The CAAMP websitesimplifies the mortgage process by providing relevant industry information on mortgage fundamentals, access to industry links and participants, and an on-line directory so consumers can contact local CAAMP members. With the support of Credit Canada and CAAMP’s charitable division, the CAAMP Foundation,CAAMP helps educate and support Canadians in responsible and confident home-buying. CAAMP’s interactive learning platform introduces consumers to home-buying fundamentals and serves as a valuable resource for mortgage professionals who are introducing clients to the mortgage process.(http://mortgageconsumer.org/) For members, CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits, including professional development, accreditation, information on industry trends, best practices and current updates on all legislative and regulatory changes. Additionally, CAAMP offers in-class and on-line cost-effective, high-quality courses needed for accreditation and licensing, along with a variety of continuing education opportunities, all of which can be accessed through CAAMP’s brand new premier resource for mortgage education and professional development, www.mortgagecampus.org. For those wishing to become a mortgage agent in OntarioCAAMP offers both on-line and in-class licensing courses that cover all Mortgage Agent Qualifying Standards as required by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario(FSCO). (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=194) CAAMP has also been approved by FSCO as a provider of the MB Re-licensing Education 2012. This course is the mandatory re-licensing education required for all Ontario mortgage brokers and agents and is offered online for free to all CAAMP members. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=717) For those seeking a career as a licensed mortgage salesperson in ManitobaCAAMP offers the on-line Manitoba Mortgage Salesperson Licensing Course. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=699) For those wanting to become a licensed mortgage associate in SaskatchewanCAAMP offers the Mortgage Associate Course which is theonly Saskatchewan specific associate licensing course approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for mortgage agent licensing. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=598) In 2004, CAAMP introduced the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation which is the only national proficiency standard for Canada’s mortgage industry. AMPs meet the highest standards of industry performance, on-going education requirements, and ethical business practices. The AMP designation gives mortgage professionals the competitive edge requiredto successfully grow their businesses. Focusing on the fundamentals of ethical practice, CAAMP’s Mortgage Practice Standards course benefits anyone who wants to gain knowledge about issues and practices in the mortgage industry. This course is a requirement for those applying to become an AMP. CAAMP also offers its members a variety of continuing education opportunities via free webinars and through various national and regional events. CAAMP holds many events throughout the year including regional symposiums, trade shows and CAAMP’s Mortgage Forum held each year in November which represents the largest gathering of mortgage professionals in the country. In addition, CAAMP also holds a number of charity golf tournaments in support of Habitat for Humanity and the CAAMP Foundation which is in support of financial literacy. CAAMP members also benefit from the ability to advertise their businesses in-print and on-line via CAAMP’sMembership Directory and the highly regarded bilingual Mortgage Journal magazine which boasts the highest circulation among Canadian mortgage industry publications. For members wishing to post job opportunities, CAAMP’s Mortgage Careersis Canada’s dedicated online employment centre for mortgage professionals.(http://www.mortgagecareers.org/) CAAMP members in good standing also have access to Errors & Omissions Insurance with affordable premiums available for brokerage firms of all sizes. (http://caamp.org/info.php?pid=36) CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits and services to both mortgage professionals and mortgage consumers across the country. Members can feel confident that they are part of an association committed to the advancement of Canada’s mortgage industry while consumers can find tools and information to assist them with their mortgage needs. Since its formation in 1994, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) has been offering a wealth of benefits to both consumers and professionals within Canada’s mortgage industry. Previously known as CIMBL (Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders), CAAMP is Canada’s national mortgage industry association. Boasting over 12,000 members representing over 1,500 companies, this highly respected professional association is committed to the advancement of the Canadian mortgage industry. CAAMP is the voice of the industry to government, media, and legislators, and plays an active role in the development of industry legislation. CAAMP members include brokers, broker agents, national and provincial lenders, and mortgage insurers, who account for 90% of all mortgage activity in Canada. CAAMP members are bound to a Code of Ethics which promotes the highest standard of industry practice and establishes a framework for professional behaviour and responsibilities.Consumers can feel confident in contacting CAAMP members to assist with their mortgage needs. For consumers, The CAAMP websitesimplifies the mortgage process by providing relevant industry information on mortgage fundamentals, access to industry links and participants, and an on-line directory so consumers can contact local CAAMP members. With the support of Credit Canada and CAAMP’s charitable division, the CAAMP Foundation,CAAMP helps educate and support Canadians in responsible and confident home-buying. CAAMP’s interactive learning platform introduces consumers to home-buying fundamentals and serves as a valuable resource for mortgage professionals who are introducing clients to the mortgage process.(http://mortgageconsumer.org/) For members, CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits, including professional development, accreditation, information on industry trends, best practices and current updates on all legislative and regulatory changes. Additionally, CAAMP offers in-class and on-line cost-effective, high-quality courses needed for accreditation and licensing, along with a variety of continuing education opportunities, all of which can be accessed through CAAMP’s brand new premier resource for mortgage education and professional development, www.mortgagecampus.org. For those wishing to become a mortgage agent in OntarioCAAMP offers both on-line and in-class licensing courses that cover all Mortgage Agent Qualifying Standards as required by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario(FSCO). (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=194) CAAMP has also been approved by FSCO as a provider of the MB Re-licensing Education 2012. This course is the mandatory re-licensing education required for all Ontario mortgage brokers and agents and is offered online for free to all CAAMP members. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=717) For those seeking a career as a licensed mortgage salesperson in ManitobaCAAMP offers the on-line Manitoba Mortgage Salesperson Licensing Course. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=699) For those wanting to become a licensed mortgage associate in SaskatchewanCAAMP offers the Mortgage Associate Course which is theonly Saskatchewan specific associate licensing course approved by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for mortgage agent licensing. (http://www.caamp.org/info.php?pid=598) In 2004, CAAMP introduced the Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation which is the only national proficiency standard for Canada’s mortgage industry. AMPs meet the highest standards of industry performance, on-going education requirements, and ethical business practices. The AMP designation gives mortgage professionals the competitive edge requiredto successfully grow their businesses. Focusing on the fundamentals of ethical practice, CAAMP’s Mortgage Practice Standards course benefits anyone who wants to gain knowledge about issues and practices in the mortgage industry. This course is a requirement for those applying to become an AMP. CAAMP also offers its members a variety of continuing education opportunities via free webinars and through various national and regional events. CAAMP holds many events throughout the year including regional symposiums, trade shows and CAAMP’s Mortgage Forum held each year in November which represents the largest gathering of mortgage professionals in the country. In addition, CAAMP also holds a number of charity golf tournaments in support of Habitat for Humanity and the CAAMP Foundation which is in support of financial literacy. CAAMP members also benefit from the ability to advertise their businesses in-print and on-line via CAAMP’sMembership Directory and the highly regarded bilingual Mortgage Journal magazine which boasts the highest circulation among Canadian mortgage industry publications. For members wishing to post job opportunities, CAAMP’s Mortgage Careersis Canada’s dedicated online employment centre for mortgage professionals.(http://www.mortgagecareers.org/) CAAMP members in good standing also have access to Errors & Omissions Insurance with affordable premiums available for brokerage firms of all sizes. (http://caamp.org/info.php?pid=36) CAAMP offers a wide range of benefits and services to both mortgage professionals and mortgage consumers across the country. Members can feel confident that they are part of an association committed to the advancement of Canada’s mortgage industry while consumers can find tools and information to assist them with their mortgage needs. “