Get Involved with the MMA
Thank you for your commitment to the mortgage profession! The MMA is a member-driven organization that is focused on helping you succeed in our ever-changing and complex industry! Through networking events, education and advocacy our members become connected, informed and supported. Together, everyone achieves more. Get involved today!
Once you become a member, we invite you to serve on one of our task forces!
Check out our current task forces
- Membership Task Force, Chair: Sarah Johanns
- Government Affairs Committee, Chair: Keenan Raverty
- Education Task Force, Co-Chairs: Mike Elwell
- Communications Task Force, Co-Chairs: OPEN
- Golf Task Force, Co-Chairs: Jeff Zajac & Rita Kennedy
- Convention/Awards/Connect Task Force, Chair: Scott Flaherty
- Programs Task Force, Erich Mische
- DEI Committee, Co-Chairs: Cameron Perket, James Essen
Please contact the MMA Office or each Chair directly to learn more about how to get involved.
The MMA Board of Directors recently created the following statement on the Home Ownership Gap:
Minnesota Mortgage Association Statement on the Home Ownership Gap
Homeownership remains one of the most effective means for Minnesotans to build wealth and support future financial success. The current gap in homeownership rates in our state is unacceptable and undermines the ability of minority populations to fully participate in achieving the American dream.
It is the goal of the Minnesota Mortgage Association (MMA) to eliminate any practice or policy that could contribute to inequities in the homeownership process. We are committed to a holistic approach by both supporting effective partnerships in addition to pursuing policies and educational initiatives that gives every Minnesotan equal and fair access to credit. We pledge our continued support of organizations and institutions that are engaged in comprehensive reforms and efforts designed to eliminate any homeownership gap among groups.
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- Connect with key influencers, network and socialize
- Learn how to comply and keep up with new trends
- Benefit from new ideas and get tools to build your business
The MMA hosts educational, motivational and fun events for our members. Check out the calendar and save the dates for our signature events: Golf Event, breakfast meetings, educational events and webinars, annual convention and Awards Event.
View Full Calendar Dr. Stephen Crawford is a coach, speaker, consultant, on a mission to help business leaders unlock their full potential. He began his career in the non-profit world, but quickly realized that he could have a greater impact on the community by helping for-profit companies to discover their mission and desired impact – and align them to achieve success by clarifying their message and their focus. He is completely obsessed with getting the most out of leaders, teams, and their organizations, which is why his commitment to personal and professional growth has led to him amassing dozens of licenses and certifications. For the last twenty years Dr. Crawford has been instrumental in developing and training thousands of leaders seeking to improve their leadership skills. As a motivational speaker and trainer, he has delivered inspiring messages to businesses, conferences, Universities, and workshops to thousands of audiences all over the nation and in 13 countries. With expertise in leadership development, teamwork, diversity, experiential education, and community transformation, Stephen challenges traditional thinking by inspiring change through creative experiences. As a consultant he has also assisted several businesses and non-profit organizations through coaching executives and managers, providing leadership training and staff development, and increasing profitability. Stephen obtained his undergraduate degree in Urban Studies from North Central University, a Masters in Transformational Leadership from Bethel University, and graduated with a Doctorate in Global and Contextual Leadership from Bethel University. Stephen was the lead writer for the Urban Studies curriculum for North Central University. This community development curriculum has been replicated nationally for several other colleges and universities. For five years he taught courses for North Central University in the Urban Development and served as an advisor for Urban Development majors. Expanding beyond the world of business, Stephen has been heavily involved in community development serving leaders in nonprofit organizations. Dr. Crawford is a faculty member of the Neuro-encoding Institute Adjunct Prof. of Urban Studies for North Central University Adjunct Prof. of Diversity and Inclusion for Bethel University Guest Lecturer University of MN & University of Michigan Ann Arbor Time: Location: Price: Hosted appetizers. Cash bar. By registering for this event you agree that you (and your guests, if applicable) consent for your image or likeness to be captured in a photograph or video and possibly used on the organization’s website(s), newsletters, board reports, social media platforms, and/or other organizational materials and that you understand that you are not eligible for compensation for the use of any of these photo(s)/video(s) and may not be informed in advance of the specific use of those images. Date: Thursday, August 18, 2022 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Price: By registering for this event you agree that you (and your guests, if applicable) consent for your image or likeness to be captured in a photograph or video and possibly used on the organization’s website(s), newsletters, board reports, social media platforms, and/or other organizational materials and that you understand that you are not eligible for compensation for the use of any of these photo(s)/video(s) and may not be informed in advance of the specific use of those images. All are welcome to join in this monthly meeting co-chaired by James Essen & Sarah Johanns. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. To join these meetings please email: Leah Sweet and we will send you the meeting link. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. The MMA is excited to announce the new Future Mortgage Leaders program. This three-part series will include training in all major components of mortgage lending, from “cradle to grave.” The MMA Future Mortgage Leaders Program provides essential education in: Mortgage lending, production, operations, capital markets, vendors (MI, title, appraisal, compliance), servicing, and more. The target audience for this program is a mortgage professional who has less than three years of mortgage experience, but all are welcome. We promise you will come away with more knowledge than you walked in with! Space is limited, so sign up today. Dates: September 7, October 12 & November 17, 2022! In order to successfully complete this program, you must attend ALL three sessions. Cost: $99 for members/ $299 for non members ($100 of that could be applied to a membership fee your company decides to join the MMA!) The Encompass Roundtable provides an informal space for MMA members seeking to troubleshoot, and share resources and insights about all things Encompass related. Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Location: Cambria Directions: It’s on the west side of Shady Oak Road, just south of Hwy 62 (Crosstown). Enter the front door and our office is down the hall to the right. Please email topic suggestion to the MMA – info@themma.org RSVP to info@themma.org. The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. All are welcome to join in this monthly meeting co-chaired by James Essen & Sarah Johanns. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. To join these meetings please email: Leah Sweet and we will send you the meeting link. The MMA is excited to announce the new Future Mortgage Leaders program. This three-part series will include training in all major components of mortgage lending, from “cradle to grave.” The MMA Future Mortgage Leaders Program provides essential education in: Mortgage lending, production, operations, capital markets, vendors (MI, title, appraisal, compliance), servicing, and more. The target audience for this program is a mortgage professional who has less than three years of mortgage experience, but all are welcome. We promise you will come away with more knowledge than you walked in with! Space is limited, so sign up today. Dates: September 7, October 12 & November 17, 2022! In order to successfully complete this program, you must attend ALL three sessions. Cost: $99 for members/ $299 for non members ($100 of that could be applied to a membership fee your company decides to join the MMA!) The MMA Membership Task Force meets monthly. Interested in joining? Contact: George Masmanides. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED!
Join us for our next Educational Event @ Tavern on France in Edina.
Topic: Navigating a challenging market and staying focused on your business!
Meet the Speaker:
Dr. Stephen Crawford that owns Experience Leadership company. Here is the link to his Company https://experienceleadership.com/
Date: August 10, 2022
3:00 – 3:15 Registration Opens
3:15 – 4:45 Presentation
4:45 – 5:00 Q&A
5:00 – 5:30 Networking
Tavern on France- Events Room
6740 France Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
$15 Member, $50 for Non-MembersRegistration is closed.
Want to sponsor this event? Contact: info@themma.org
Connect with your fellow industry friends on the patio!
Brookview – Three One Six Bar + Grill
Back Patio
316 Brookview Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Members – $10 and Non-members $30
Light appetizers served + 1 beverage tickets.Registration is open!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
Something great is here!
Learn more and register here!
Thank you to Session #1 Sponsor:
Encompass RT!
(MMA Members Only)
Cambria Mortgage will be hosting. We would love to see you in person or there will be a virtual option as well.
6385 Old Shady Oak Road Suite 175
Eden Prairie MN 55344
Contact: Lorne SymingtonDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
Something great is here!
Learn more and register here!
Thank you to Session #2 Sponsor:
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