Read the Code of Ethics from these three trade organizations.  Don’t worry; it will be a very fast read.

National Association of Mortgage Brokers
National Association of Mortgage Women
For the Mortgage Banker’s Code, follow this link and click on “cannons” from the menu on the left.

What’s missing?
Could some of these phrases be re-worded?  If so how? 

For example from the Mortgage Broker’s Code, the phrase “Mortgage brokers shall conduct their business in a manner reflecting honesty.”  This could mean brokers simply have to look like they’re being honest.  I would re-word this to say something like, “brokers shall be honest when conducting the business of mortgage lending.” 

It seems to me that they all sound the same. I wonder if they all just copied and pasted from the Mortgage Banker’s Code.  Now let’s take a look at some of the newer trade associations.

Upfront Mortgage Brokers Association
National Association of Responsible Loan Officers
Certified Mortgage Planners
National Association of Mortgage Fiduciaries (link coming soon)

Can you see how the industry is beginning to transform?

Do you have a code of ethics at your company? If so, please provide the link in the comment box.  If not, ask your manager why and tell us what he or she says.