Laura Ray takes the helm as AIME's Florida State Captain

Laura Ray, a resident of North Fort Myers, has been appointed as the Florida State Advocacy Captain for the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts.

In this role, Ray, CFO and MLO of Liberty Mortgage Lending Group Inc , will represent and advocate for the mortgage industry

Laura Ray

I am humbled and thrilled to have been chosen for this significant role within the esteemed Association of Independent

Mortgage Experts (AIME).," Ray said via email. "Advocacy empowers us to amplify the voices of our members, and I am proud to be the face of this transformative initiative As Mortgage Brokers, we hold a vital position in consumer lending, with the ability to offer diverse rates and programs from a multitude of lenders

"Our focus, however, is on advocating for the mortgage broker channel to expand our reach, demonstrate our value, and effect meaningful change for Florida's homeowners As an Advocacy Captain, my passion drives me to spearhead initiatives that benefit our members, brokers, and consumers in our state We champion critical legislative reforms, such as curbing consumer calls triggered by credit reports and advocating for the passage of the FHA Helper Act program, enabling zero-down payment options and eliminating mortgage insurance premiums. Also, we are excited to storm Capi- tol Hill this July, making an indelible mark on the landscape of consumer and mortgage broker issues Our goal is to increase our membership to increase our ‘boots on the ground’ and expand our grassroots Florida reach as we make headway with important legislative changes both on the Federal level and in our beautiful state "

The mission of AIME in this endeavor is “Thousands of members. Dedicated champions in each state. One powerful voice.”

The benefits of this new partnership include

• Mortgage Brokers and Consumers get fast help for legislation that affects lending in Florida

• AIME’s Advocacy outreach with the State Captain Program gives a local voice to Florida

• Connects members in Florida to amplify a strong voice in Advocacy of the mortgage industry