Membership
Memberships are available to all individuals, partnerships, firms or corporations primarily in the business of originating, investing in or servicing first lien mortgage loans as well as those providing services or products for business organizations or financial institution members. You can obtain a membership application by clicking here.

Standards of Practice
The members of this association encourage sound and ethical practices and are mindful that the soundness, usefulness, prosperity and future of mortgage lending depends upon the honor, integrity and fidelity of all personnel engaged in this business.

Legislative Activities
SAMLA in tandem with the Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association in Phoenix, is pro-active in influencing legislation which affects our industry. Our membership is kept up to date on the issues and status of legislation through the work and communication of our legislative committee.

Education
Professional education of its members is a major focus of SAMLA. We present a variety of educational speakers at our monthly luncheon meetings. We also offer special seminars and classes on topics that will increase the education and work proficiency levels of our members and their employees. Most of these seminars are offered to employees of members only.

And Much, Much More

• An Agency Liaison Committee which promotes better working relationships with the agencies such as FHA and VA.
  
  
• An ethics committee which mediates problems between consumers and SAMLA member companies.
  
  
• An Escrow/Title Committee which keeps members informed of issues and changes that effect our industry.
  
  
• A Commercial Committee which keeps our members aware of market conditions in commercial lending.
  
  
• An Industry Liaison Committee which promotes better communication with other industry-related associations.