The Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers -FAMB- Recognize Rep. Virginia Brown-Waite's Commitment to Expanding Homeownership for America's Military Families

Business Wire, Feb 7, 2005

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Congresswoman Virginia Brown-Waite, a Republican representing the 5th district of Florida, has been awarded the 2005 America's Freedom, Individual Rights and Prosperity Award by the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers. This honor is being bestowed upon Rep. Brown-Waite due to her efforts towards the passage of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act which allows military families to purchase homes at conforming loan limits with no down payment. Previous recipients of this award include Rep. Katherine Harris (R-FL) whose work towards expanding homeownership to low-income families was recognized in 2004. Van Johnson, FAMB State President, stated, "Rep. Brown-Waite's efforts in expanding homeownership to our military and veteran families shows her commitment to our troops and our industry. No one in Congress works harder than Rep. Brown-Waite and Rep. Harris to help potential homeowners secure the American Dream."

Founded in 1960, the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers is the nation's oldest and largest professional Mortgage Brokers Association. We represent almost 50,000 Mortgage Industry Professionals and have members all over Florida. In the past year membership increased by almost 50%. Van Johnson of Deland is the President and his email is vjohnson@famb.org. FAMB members are dedicated to integrity and service in every transaction. Visit the FAMB web site at http://www.famb.org. The web site allows you to search for an FAMB member in your area. The FAMB Foundation was formed in 2000, to offer educational programs to Mortgage Professionals and Consumers alike. Visit the Foundation Web Site at http://www.famb.org/foundation/foundation.html For more information about FAMB contact Executive Director Karen Wordell-Smith at 800-289-9983. You may email her at famb@supernet.net.