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The California Mortgage Association (CMA) is a leading community for private money lenders, offering unparalleled support, resources, and networking opportunities. Since our inception in 1999, we have been dedicated to empowering our members with the knowledge and connections they need to succeed in the private lending industry. Our mission is to educate, support, and help private money lenders in California thrive in their business.

Education

CMA provides ongoing knowledge-based programs to help Private Money Lenders grow their business. We offer a variety of educational resources and events designed to keep our members informed about the latest industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Our educational offerings include:

• CMA Learning Lab: A webinar series that provides members with the opportunity to learn and collaborate with industry professionals on various subjects related to the private lending industry.
• Events and Conferences: We host a variety of educational and networking events throughout the year, including the annual CMA Fall Conference, where members can connect with industry peers and learn about the latest industry trends, best business practices, and legislative news and efforts.

Advocacy

CMA supports our members in protecting and preserving their day-to-day activities and business operations. We actively monitor and engage with legislative and regulatory bodies to ensure that the interests of our members are represented and protected. Our advocacy efforts include:

• CMA Political Action Committee (CMA-PAC): A separate entity responsible for collecting contributions for candidates who are running for the office of the California state legislature. The CMA-PAC provides a direct link between the mortgage industry and the public policy decision-makers of California state government.
• Legislative Efforts: We actively monitor and engage with legislative and regulatory bodies to ensure that the interests of our members are represented and protected. Our legislative efforts have made a tremendous impact in the state capital, with an effective voice in lobbying the state legislature to make beneficial changes that impact the private mortgage industry.

Resources

Private Money Lenders come to CMA for a variety of resources to help them stay informed about industry news, updates, and trends. We provide our members with valuable tools, industry news, and updates, including:

• Newsletters: The latest industry news and information for California Private Money Lenders
• Annual Sponsors: A list of our valued annual sponsors
• Helpful Links: A curated list of helpful links related to the private lending industry

Networking

CMA provides opportunities for our members to connect and collaborate with other trusted industry professionals. Our networking events and resources include:

• Member Directory: A comprehensive directory of all CMA members
• Find a Lender/Vendor: A searchable database of lenders and vendors
• Affiliate Members: A list of affiliate members who provide services to our regular members, including title, escrow, and software services, among others.

Committed to Serving the Private Money Lending Community

At CMA, we are committed to serving the private money lending community. Our mission is to provide our members with the resources, education, and advocacy they need to succeed in the industry. We are dedicated to building a community of trusted private money lenders and promoting ethical business practices in the industry.

If you are a private money lender in California, we invite you to join our community and take advantage of the many benefits of CMA membership. Together, we can advance the private money lending industry and help our members thrive.