Mortgage Bankers of Metropolitan D.C. Selects MBS ProClose President for Board of Governors; Mortgage Documents Innovator, Christine Kirby to Serve in 2006.

MCLEAN, Va. -- Mortgage Bankers Association Board of Governors of Metropolitan D.C. (MBA/MW) appointed Christine Kirby, president of MBS ProClose, Inc., a leading provider of mortgage closing document services and technology, to its emerging markets committee. Kirby accepted her new role during the MBA/MW Annual Luncheon on December 16th at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

"It is a privilege to be invited to serve an industry that has offered so much opportunity to my firm and its employees," said Christine Kirby, president of MBS ProClose. "This is our chance to give back both to our industry and our community."

The MBA/MW emerging markets committee addresses issues associated with the expansion of homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income homebuyers, and monitors industry practices in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area relating to fair lending and affordable housing.

Christine Kirby is president and CEO of Mortgage Banking Systems, a McLean, Va.-based technology provider specializing in mortgage lending software for small to mid-sized mortgage companies and community banks. Kirby drives overall strategy, corporate vision and new product development. Most recently, Kirby led the development of ProMerge(TM), a unique solution providing lenders a seamless, direct interface with the Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS). By offering critical components of e-commerce infrastructure, Kirby aims to prepare lenders for e-mortgages and an electronic future.

About MBS ProClose

Headquartered in McLean, Va., MBS ProClose specializes in mortgage lending software for small to mid-sized mortgage companies and community banks nationwide. Its signature product, ProClose gives lenders control over their own closing documents and provides an extensive library of lender and industry-specific forms and customized reporting capabilities, creating accurate, compliant closing documents with secure electronic delivery. A staff of mortgage and technical professionals support lenders nationwide with strict regulatory standards, ensuring that all documents in its vast library meet all legal compliance guidelines. Customized reports and strong investor relationships help Mortgage Banking Systems meet the unique needs of its lenders and deliver on its commitment to 100 percent customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.ProClose.com.