About OMLA

Conceived in 1954 by a group of mortgage bankers who foresaw the value of building a strong network of real estate finance professionals, the Oregon Mortgage Bankers Association has grown into a 100 plus member firm organization which is the resource point for the real estate lending industry in Oregon.

In 2001, the Board of Directors voted to change the name of the association to the "Oregon Mortgage Lenders Association" to more accurately reflect the diversity now represented in the membership and the broader range of services the association offers.    

In 1980, a scholarship fund was established to attract individuals to a career in real estate finance and to further the educational goals of the group as continuing education and keeping our industry on top of industry changes is one of the goals of the OMLA.  

Membership, which is diverse and well representative of the industry in Oregon, includes banks, savings and loans, mortgage bankers and real estate finance support institutions. A new member category has been added to embrace government and federal agencies.

Since the Oregon Mortgage Lenders Association first hired a lobbyist, it has become a leader in the state and a resource bank for industry information. The association is actively involved with industry related legislative matters, and assists legislators in understanding the needs and problems confronting the real estate finance industry today.

Not only are OMLA members active in Oregon affairs, but many members have assumed leadership roles in the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

Fueled by dedicated volunteers with common goals, the Oregon Mortgage Lenders Association has grown in stature and purpose. In a time where change is the norm, the OMLA has successfully kept its members informed and educated so they can provide the best service possible for the state of Oregon.