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2012 MARINE LENDING INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
September 9-11, 2012
Newport Marriott Hotel, Rhode Island
Special Conference Rate: $219
2012 ANNUAL MARINE LENDING WORKSHOP
December 2 – 4, 2012
Embassy Suites Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Room rate: $159

NEW! Webinar: National Boat Titling
See and hear the latest presentation and progress on the Uniform Certificate of Title Act. The Webinar discusses the Act’s key aspects and new branding provisions.
To view, click HERE.
SEVEN ANSWERS TO SEVEN COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOAT LENDING MARKET To view, click HERE
NEW! A Fresh Look at Marine Lending
Comprehensive review of marine lending assesses impact of the 2007-2009 recession, provides latest data, and focuses on the need to replace funding.
To view, click HERE
WEBINAR: Finding New Funding Sources and Building Lender Relationships
Guiding marine businesses to find loan sources and selling them on serving the boating industry is the subject of this new tutorial developed by the NMBA. It’s a 15-minute review of basics of uncovering prospective lenders on a local or regional basis, how to approach and what to request to encourage them to extend credit services to consumers and businesses. To view the program, click here.
CURRENTS Newsletter
NMMA weekly e-newsletter developed to keep members and industry stakeholders up to date on association activities, legislative and regulatory updates, economic reports, as well as general news that impacts the boating business.
Click here for the latest edition
WASHINGTON WAVE Newsletter
The Washington Wave covers federal and state legislative, regulatory and political news related to the marine industry. It is distributed via e-mail approximately every two weeks when Congress is in session.
Click here to view current and archived issues.
NMMA BOAT SHOW INFORMATION
Visit: www.boatshows.com
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FOR BOAT BUYERS,
“WE MAKE BOATING AFFORDABLE”
Welcome to the National Marine Bankers Association (NMBA) website. Our goal is to help you buy the new or pre-owned boat you want and make the purchase affordable. Many boat buyers are surprised to learn that boat loans are available and affordable, even when the economy and credit markets are challenged. Our members work with marine retailers, brokers, and others to simplify the buying process (and ensure you acquire your boat in a timely and professional manner). Click here to learn more about boat lending.
FOR THE MARINE LENDING COMMUNITY, WE’RE YOUR ASSOCIATION
NMBA’s mission is to educate current and prospective lenders in the marine financing procedures, promote credit to consumer and trade borrowers, maintain alliances with industry partners, measure and report on the vitality of the marine lending market, and maintain networking and communication among members and associate members ( which includes documentation services, remarketers, insurance agencies, marine attorneys, and other). To review membership benefits click here.


