Central Florida Holiday Prom

The Central Florida Chapter of the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers is pleased to invite you to our FAMB Holiday Prom on December 13th, 2005 at the Shrine Auditorium.

The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. Dance music will be provided by the Cotton Davis Band, and there will be a cash bar.

Admission (includes two drink tickets per couple)

• FAMB Member and one guest = Free + one unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots
• Non-member and one guest = $20.00 + one unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots

RSVP by email to RSVP@fambcentralflorida.com or call Lane Griffin at (561) 662-5263.

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Senate Banking Committee Approves of Future Fed Chief

In a nearly unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee voted in favor of the President's nomination of Ben Bernanke to head the Federal Reserve when Alan Greenspan retires early next year. The nomination now moves to the full Senate where it is expected to receive a majority vote.

Bernanke has had interesting things to say in the hearings before the Banking Committee

Do You Know Your Borrower?

If you do foreign national loans, you've probably found out that they often have different expectations about the lending process than US borrowers. Especially those from the UK or the British Isles. A recent article in the BBC news entitled "A First- Timers Guide to Buying a Home" is an excellent peek into the differences across the pond.

Read the British Buyer's Guide full article.

MEMBERSHIP

Members enjoy many benefits with FAMB. Discounts at the convention and other events, free continuing education, access to many group rates on insurance, overnights, pre-paid legal. If you're not a member yet, don't wait. Join today! Find out more about membership.

QUESTIONS?

For questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Central Florida Chapter of FAMB or this newsletter, please email Kelly Guldi at newsletter@FAMBCentralFlorida.com.