Mortgage Bankers and Brokers
Association of New Hampshire

BENEFITS: Certified Mortgage Professional (CMP) Designation

Click here for a complete list of CMPs.
Click here for a CMP application. (PDF/201KB)

CMPs are awarded at the Annual Dinner in May.

What is a Certified Mortgage Professional (CMP)?
A Certified Mortgage Professional is a designation bestowed upon a career-minded individual in the mortgage finance industry who has met the requirements of the CMP program.

Earning your CMP designation:
• Identifies you as a professional in the mortgage finance industry.
• Demonstrates your achievements and accomplishments.
• Acknowledges your interest in education, MBBA-NH participation, and membership in other organizations.

What are the benefits?
• The designation will attest to any industry employer that you are a knowledgeable residential mortgage
lending professional.
• Earning your CMP will set you apart from your peers in the industry.

What is required?
The CMP program is based upon a point system. The points are determined by your individual:
• Work experience
• Education
• Professional designations
• Industry education
• MBBA-NH participation
• Membership organizations
• Other supplemental activities.

The designation is awarded to those professionals who accumulate a minimum 150 points.

How do I apply?
• Request a CMP application from the MBBA-NH office or download an application here .
• Review the point system to determine how many points you have earned.
• If you have earned 145 points, submit your completed application with a letter of recommendation
from your employer to the MBBA-NH office. Once your application is approved, you will be notified.
• If you have not earned a total of 145 points, please take the time to determine your strategy of how you will increase your points. Should you take more Industry Education (70 points are the required minimum) and/or join a MBBA-NH committee to fulfill the 50 points required minimum for Supplemental Activities.

Who is eligible?
MBBA-NH members with:
• A minimum of two year’s membership.
• A minimum of 145 points.

What is the cost?
There is a $150 non-refundable application fee.

How will my achievement be recognized?
• You will be recognized for your professional achievements at a special award ceremony at the
MBBA-NH annual dinner in May.
• In addition, you will receive a Certified Mortgage Professional plaque and lapel pin.
• The letters “CMP” may be used after your name on your business card, identifying your designation.