The American Association of Foreclosure Information Providers (AAFIP) realizes the tremendous responsibility that accompanies when working with homeowners are facing the loss of their homes. This important relationship demands the highest level of technical skills, sound judgment, and integrity from the men and women that we certify as specialists in foreclosure prevention.

The AAFIP takes pride in the training it provides to develop dedicated professionals into foreclosure prevention specialists. Armed with knowledge and dedicated to helping their clients avoid foreclosure, our certified members are foreclosure prevention specialists. 

In addition to completing a course of study provided by the institute, our specialists are also bound by a professional code of ethics that puts the interests of you, the homeowner, front and center.  They agree to provide a higher level of service, in voluntary compliance with standards of behavior and business that surpass industry norms.

The following rules of conduct form the centerpiece of the AAFIP Professional Code of Ethics. Our members…

	Are committed to providing homeowners with objective information. Details concerning homeownership and financing needs are tailored to the specific needs of individual clients. There is no generic template for success.
	Distinguish between fact and opinion when making recommendations to clients. Members’ recommendations are based on a professional evaluation of the homeowner’s needs and supported with appropriate documentation.
	Prioritize continuing education. Our members strive to maintain and improve their technical skills and professional knowledge so they are up-to-the-minute with regard to legislation and legal practices applicable to their specific region. Their knowledge helps protect homeowners by ensuring that any actions on the part of the client or the specialist are in legal compliance.