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Certification

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Certification Description
Accredited Mortgage Professional certifications signifies the achievements of individuals in the real estate finance industry for their pursuit of educational excellence, high ethical standards, and commitment to professionalism.

Certifying Organization
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
https://www.mba.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Mortgage Professional Website

Certification Description
NAMB's most advanced credential for mortgage professionals who want to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
https://www.namb.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified Mortgage Consultant Website

Certification Description
NAMB's mid-level credential who want to commit to higher standards of professional practice.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
https://www.namb.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist Website

Certification Description
NAMB's entry-level credential for individuals who want to demonstrate the minimum level of knowledge in the industry

Certifying Organization
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
https://www.namb.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

General Mortgage Associate Website

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).