About Us

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Community Bankers’ Mortgage Forum is to promote and encourage the exchange of ideas and to share the collective knowledge of the members and associate members by:

Providing a forum to facilitate the better understanding of the mortgage and real estate business and regulations that pertain.
Discussing and interpreting new legislation and/or changes to existing regulations.
Developing friendship, cooperation and understanding amongst the membership.
Operating without monetary profit to its members.

There Are Two Types Of Membership

Regular Membership
Regular membership is open to Savings Banks, Savings and Loan Associations and Commercial Banks
Associate Membership
Associate membership is open to organizations closely related to the Real Estate, Mortgage, Credit and the Banking industry.

CBMF’s Speaker Panel Dinner Meeting – March 26, 2019

Mar 3, 2019 | Events

CBMF’s Dinner Meeting Speaker Panel Location: Westbury Manor – 1100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury, New York Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Cocktail Hour; 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Dinner Speakers: Meridian Capital Group James C. Ricca, Partner – Forchelli Deegan Terrana Rick Maher, EVP CLO – Maspeth Federal Savings Terry McArdle, First VP Commercial Loan Officer – Valley National and Ron Hartmann, EVP CRE Lending – Flushing Bank as Moderator Some of the Topics: – Trends in the industry/lending community; – Broker loyalty; – Ease (or complication) of getting deals through approval/closing process given the increased regulations; – Large vs. small deals, and banks’ interest in them; – Managing Borrowers’ expectations; – How some lenders prefer larger deals from brokers, but don’t really address the balance of smaller ones; – and How some lenders recognize that brokers are their clients, the code word being broker protection. The cost will be $85.00 for early online registration or $90.00 at the door. Now, for more convenience, payments may be made via PayPal. Please follow the link below to register:...

CBMF Dinner Meeting – February 26, 2019 with Suzanne Minnick – Masters Coverage

Feb 3, 2019 | Events

CBMF’s Dinner Meeting with Suzanne Minnick, EVP from Masters Coverage Corp Location: Westbury Manor – 1100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury, New York Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Cocktail Hour; 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Dinner Topic: Insurance Coverage Requirements/Changes in the Industry relating to Real Estate – What a Financial Institution wants vs. What is provided by the Agency Suzanne Minnick is Executive Vice President of Masters Coverage Corp., a large insurance agency wholly owned by Valley National Bank. Masters has 60 employees and is headquartered in Rockland County, New York with offices in Riverhead, Long Island and Wayne, New Jersey. Ms. Minnick has been with Masters Coverage for 8 years. In her role, she oversees the Commercial, Personal and Life/Health Departments. In her previous roles, Suzanne was VP at Tower Group Companies in Manhattan. There she worked primarily on acquisitions, due diligence and integration. Prior to Tower, Suzanne was the Regional Manager of Chubb’s Department of Financial Institutions in Westchester County. Suzanne grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Smith College. The cost will be $85.00 for early online registration or $90.00 at the door. Now, for more convenience, payments may be made via PayPal. Please follow the link below to...

Meet and Greet – Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Networking Meeting

Dec 30, 2018 | Events

CBMF’s Meet and Greet Networking Meeting- January 29th, 2019 Location: Westbury Manor – 1100 Jericho Tike, Westbury, New York – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM An evening of networking with like-minded individuals within the real estate and financing industry. Additionally, we will have a Johnnie Walker representative for a Scotch Tasting evening. Buffet-style dining, 50/50 Raffle and door prizes! The cost will be $85.00 for early online registration via PayPal or $90.00 at the door. Please follow the link...