The following is a press kit from the Florida Association of Mortgage
Brokers (FAMB), which includes the following documents:
• What Is A Mortgage Broker/Who Is The FAMB/Industry Facts
• Frequently Asked Questions
• FACT Sheet
• List Of Available Interview Topics
• Press releases
• Suggested by-lined articles. See Interview Topics.
The FAMB would be glad to schedule a meeting or phone call to discuss
any of the enclosed material. If at any point in the future you are
working on a story related to the mortgage industry, we would appreciate
you utilizing us as a resource. As the FAMB’s public relations
agency, we are well aware of your deadlines, and would be able to react
to any interview or information requests in a very timely manner.
On behalf of the FAMB, we look forward to the opportunity of working
with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Brent Roberts and Brooke Highline
Merton G. Silbar Public Relations
847-729-7333
broberts@silbarpr.com or bhighline@silbarpr.com
FAMB Goes to Tallahassee
On Tuesday March 11, 2008, the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers met with
Florida Governor Charlie Crist as part of their Tallahassee Lobby Days. In addition,
FAMB leadership had the privilege of meeting with State Senator Bill Posey and
State Represenative Marco Rubio. This event also featured a tent on the capitol
grounds showcasing Florida's mortgage broker and their importance in the homebuying
process as well as numerous visits by chapter members to their local legislators.
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Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers Offers Consumers Tips on Refinancing
February 28, 2008
Tallahassee, FL – February 21, 2008 – The downturn in the housing market
has led the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to their lowest point in recent
history. Before taking advantage of the current mortgage rates the Florida Association
of Mortgage Brokers (FAMB) recommends that consumers meet with a licensed mortgage
professional to discuss how they might benefit from refinancing.
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Governor Crist Creates Task Force to Prevent Home Foreclosure
February 20, 2008
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today created the Florida Home
Ownership Promotes the Economy (HOPE) Task Force by Executive Order 08-27
to develop an action plan to address Florida’s escalating foreclosure rate.
The Florida HOPE Task Force will bring together experts in the mortgage
and banking industries, as well as consumer advocates and policy experts,
to review Florida’s foreclosure rate and its impact on Florida’s economy.
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