While each membership level offers different benefits, all members can expect to receive the following basic membership benefits:

Networking
AAPL hosts a number of exciting networking opportunities throughout the year for industry professionals to connect via regional events, AAPL conferences, industry councils, webinars, message boards, and online content. We also offer access to like-minded leading lenders and related service providers through our membership directory.

Best Practices
AAPL educates private lending professionals on best practices regarding operations, underwriting, financial analyses, legal compliance, reporting, accounting, and marketing.

Member-only Tools & Resources
AAPL is working to provide secure member-only content, including an online Lender Discussion Forum, Due Diligence & Portfolio Management Resources, a formal AAPL Publication – “Private Lender”, Investor Resource Kit, online Take-out Financing Sources Database, online REO & Loan Sales Submission Module, Online Broker Loan Submission Module, and more. To learn more, please visit AAPL Initiatives or Contact Us.

Information
AAPL shares market intelligence and keeps its members informed of industry trends and current events through a variety of informational tools, including published research summaries, news updates and alerts, publications, and its web site.

Ethics
All members agree to adhere to the AAPL Code of Ethics to ensure long-term viability and success within the industry. Members in good standing are listed on the APPLonline.com website to show their voluntary adherence to the AAPL Code of Ethics.

Corporate Exposure and Industry Recognition
Members will receive complimentary listing in AAPL’s online directory where members can search for other members by state or company name. There are many ways to gain exposure, including through advertising, event sponsorship, article authorship, speaking opportunities, exhibiting at conferences, AAPL councils, and more.

Advocacy
AAPL serves an advisory role on public policy issues affecting its members and works to educate bankers, government regulators, and public interest groups about the industry and AAPL. In today’s economic climate, your membership provides community support in providing the much needed education to support the long-term best interests of lenders and investors.

Members-only Discounts
AAPL is working to provide its members with discounts from outside parties providing the highest quality products and services for exceptional values.

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For membership questions, please contact Timothy Bricker at (267) 761-2669 or tbricker@AAPLonline.com.