Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) Designation

Issued by Mortgage Bankers Association

The Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation is the industry standard of professional success. It symbolizes respect, credibility, ethics and achievement within real estate finance. Earning a CMB instantly places you at the top of our dynamic industry and makes you a part of the elite group that has achieved the highest level of professional success.

Type Experience
Level Advanced
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Advanced Portfolio Management
Advanced Production Management
Business Forecasting
Capital Markets
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities
Fraud Detection
Loan Documentation
Loan Product Design
Mortgage Compliance
Pricing Strategies
Real Estate Finance
Residential Mortgages
Secondary Markets
Understand Securitization

Earning Criteria

A copy of your resume, LinkedIn profile, your transcript update form, Letter of recommendation and two industry references CMB Sponsor information, Photo of yourself
Candidates should have five or more years in the real estate finance industry before they enroll in the Residential CMB Program. It is recommended that a candidate have seven or more years
Your 150 CMB points are made up of the following categories: Professional Experience (Minimum: 25 points), Documented Education (Minimum: 35 points) and Industry participation (Minimum: 25 points)
Written Exam: A six-hour exam is conducted at the candidate's location by an approved proctor.
Oral Exam: A one-hour exam is conducted by CMB designee panel at locations across the country.