Prospective members can obtain an application from Holly Hutchison, membership chair, or any DMBA officer or board member.

No new applications for membership were received.
No new applications have been approved.

Any member with a comment concerning the pending admittance of any companies, positive or negative, should contact Holly at Holly.L.Hutchison@wellsfargo.com.

MBA’s Annual Convention to Take Place in October

MBA’s 93rd Annual Convention & Expo is set to take place October 22- 25, 2006. It is the largest gathering of residential real estate
finance professionals, and provides endless opportunities for building new relationships and connecting with industry experts.

2006 has presented the industry with a whole new set of opportunities that require all industry participants to re-evaluate directions and strategies to remain ahead of their competitors. MBA’s 93rd Annual Convention & Expo offers strategic alternatives to business challenges and provides a venue to obtain usable solutions to make your company more proactive in creating and maintaining new revenue streams.

This premier event provides the chance to network with peers, gather valuable information on innovative business practices, learn about new creative products and services, discover the latest technology initiatives, and exchange ideas with industry leaders in order to make your business more competitive and robust.

For more information, visit www.mbaa.org for full details.

Union Savings Bank Extends Many Helping Hands

In the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Union Savings Bank (USB) has focused on helping to rebuild the badly damaged home of Ms. Guidry and her family in New Iberia, LA. From February through September 2006, eight teams of USB employees volunteered time and effort traveling to New Iberia to help accomplish the rebuild. USB is pleased to announce the goal has been reached, and Ms. Guidry will be back in her home on October 1, 2006.

September FHA Speaker was a Hit!

There was outstanding attendance at DMBA’s September meeting held at the Yankee Trace Country Club, with featured speaker James Cannon bringing us up-to-date on the latest news from FHA. DMBA works hard to ensure members are provided with valuable opportunities, and it was great to see so many attend this event.

Be sure to check out the dates listed on Page 1 of this newsletter, and mark your calendars for DMBA’s upcoming Affiliate Appreciation/Silent Auction in October, Election Night in November, and our Holiday Gala in December. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!