The Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of approximately 165 companies and institutions whose business interests revolve around residential and/or commercial mortgage lending including mortgage bankers, community banks, national banks and those providing services to mortgage lenders, including mortgage insurance companies, title insurance companies, attorneys, appraisers, credit bureaus, and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.   IMBA's mission is to provide information, educational resources and effective advocacy to help its members be profitable, ethical and prepared for future challenges.   Valuable Benefits of becoming an IMBA Member: Discounts on high-quality seminars, workshops, and conferences uniquely tailored to the mortgage industry. Member Network Updates on the latest Industry Issues  Participation in Mortgage Industry Forums               Legislative Advocacy and much more!