Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo

Highlights from #MBACREF26

CNBC Real Estate Correspondent Diana Olick interviewed numerous industry leaders at MBA’s 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo. Watch some of those interviews here.

About MBA's Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo

Thank you for joining us for MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo (MBA CREF26) — the premier gathering for CRE finance professionals. Make plans to meet us again in 2027 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt to connect with industry leaders, gain market intelligence, and explore solutions to navigate shifting economic conditions, interest rates, and capital sources. Connect with peers, clients, and partners, and leave with actionable strategies to drive your business forward.

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Featured Speakers

Admiral William H. McRaven Retired Navy Four-Star Admiral; Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Commander of U.S. Special Operations (2011-2014)

The Honorable Frank Cassidy FHA Commissioner, Assistant Secretary for Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Cris Carter Chairman, CB Tech and NFL Hall of Fame Member, 2013

Willy Walker Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Walker & Dunlop

Michelle Herrick Head of Commercial Real Estate, JPMorgan Chase

James Millon President & Co-Head of U.S. & Canada Capital Markets, CBRE

Justin Wheeler Chief Executive Officer, Berkadia

Christine Chandler 2026 MBA Chair; Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, M&T Realty Capital Corporation

Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB President and Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association

Matt Mercier Chief Financial Officer, Digital Realty

Ankit Patel Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, BioMed Realty

Chad Phillips Global Head of Real Estate, Nuveen Real Estate

Jamie Woodwell Senior Vice President of Commercial/Multifamily Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association

Mike Fratantoni, Ph.D. Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology, Mortgage Bankers Association

Laura Hopkins Senior Vice President of Membership, Meetings, and mPower, Mortgage Bankers Association

Reggie Booker Associate Vice President, Commercial/Multifamily Research, Mortgage Bankers Association

Judith Ricks, Ph.D. Associate Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Research, Mortgage Bankers Association

Be Part of the Action - Where Market Makers Meet!

Join us February 8–11 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego for MBA’s Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo (MBA CREF26) — the premier gathering for CRE finance professionals.