RIMBA’s CMPs have fullfilled these 5 key criteria:

• 1Abides by a strong code of ethics. CMPs agree to a strong code of ethics that create a business environment that is beneficial to the consumer.

• 2Is service oriented. The CMP candidate must demonstrate their commitment to their profession, their community, and their education in order to obtain and maintain their designation.

• 3Is relationship-centric. A CMP values their relationship with the consumer and their referral sources.

• 4Is experienced. CMP candidates must have five years of direct mortgage experience or hold a professional financial service designation from another industry in order to sit for the CMP examination.

• 5Following the CMP award, the CMP must continue to demonstrate their commitment to education through approved continuing mortgage education classes. CMPs must continue to demonstrate their desire to give back to their profession by working with others in RIMBA to continue the work of the organization as their trade association.