Welcome to AAPL
We are the oldest and largest association for private lenders, hard money lenders, mortgage fund managers, brokers, and service providers.
We safeguard the industry’s only Code of Ethics, which all members pledge to follow before joining AAPL.
Start with AAPL to find lenders you can trust.
Find Trustworthy Lenders
Our members pledge to follow our Code of Ethics, which means you can trust that you’re getting a fair deal from a reputable source. And if that doesn’t happen, you can report a Code violation.
Learn About Private Lending
Access the nation’s most extensive private lender knowledge base so you always know you’re getting a fair deal.
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Avoid Scams
Our Government Relations Committee safeguards your interests in the halls of Congress and state legislatures, actively working on beneficial regulation.
Recognition
Our Member Directory gets 150,000+ visits annually from people looking to validate membership or find reputable lenders. We also offer many ways to be recognized, from our Excellence Awards to the Lender Limelight feature, Proud Member Emblem, and more!
Networking
Our Annual Conference is the nation’s largest gathering place for the industry. Nowhere else can you find all the people you need to know in one place. Members receive our lowest published rate to attend.