Membership Benefits

There are many benefits associated with IMBA membership. IMBA was founded specifically to support the business, educational and advocacy needs of the mortgage brokerage community, and has become the voice that solely represents the industry in the province of Ontario.

Key benefits of being part of the Association are:

A number of networking events that provide the broker community to develop relationships and contact with colleagues and third party providers. Major networking events include SummerFest, WinterFest and the Annual Conference. IMBA Members receive discounted rates to all IMBA events.
On-going education and career development resources. IMBA provides a full schedule of courses and symposiums that are designed to support the educational and career development needs of the broker community.
Members can earn IMBA’s broker and agent designations - CPMB/CPMA. These professional designations provide brokers and agents with a recognized certification that validates their commitment to the profession.
A comprehensive Insurance Program that includes Errors and Omissions (E & O), Commercial General Liability, Office Contents Insurance, Group Benefits Plan and Home and Automobile Insurance designed specifically for IMBA Members. By “pooling” resources, IMBA is able to offer a superior Insurance Program which individual Brokers would not be able to secure by themselves.
An affinity progrmam that offers Members discounts and favourable rates on a number of services.
Access to a electronic library of Industry forms, legislative information, bulletins that affect the industry, etc.
Experienced members with access to unique funds and co-brokering services.
Professional lisiting on IMBA’s web site.
Ability to serve on IMBA Board of Directors and Committees to effect change in the broker industry.
IMBA reference guide and newsletter subscription.