Working For: Affordable Housing

Advancing the Industry Together

MBA's CREF Affordable Housing Council is an open forum for MBA members interested in the financing, development, preservation, and operation of affordable housing. The Council provides a platform for members to exchange insights, discuss market trends and policy developments, and explore strategies that support the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing nationwide.

Meeting Schedule:
Tuesday, July 9 | 2:00 PM EDT
Tuesday, August 13 | 2:00 PM EDT
Tuesday, September 10 | 2:00 PM EDT

Contact Dahlia Brennan to join the Council or to attend the next meeting.
Learn more about the CREF Affordable Housing Council and review meeting details.
Explore a complete list of MBA committees, councils, and working groups you are eligible to join.

Learn. Share. Connect.

MBA's events are where the industry gathers—building relationships, exchanging insights, and gaining clarity on market conditions and trends.

CREF Convention and Expo
CRE Servicing Solutions Conference
National Advocacy Conference
FHA Lenders Roundtable (Registration opens in February.) 
Insurance Conclave 

Register today for upcoming events. 

Delivering Critical Industry Data and Tools

MBA's research and economics serve as the gauge of the industry, providing the most current and comprehensive data and benchmarks to help firms understand and compete in their environment.

Annual Report on Multifamily Lending
Commercial/Multifamily Quarterly DataBook
Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Database
Annual Originations Rankings
Annual Commercial/Multifamily Loan Maturity Volumes

Access a complete list of premier reports and surveys.

Tailored Learning for Every Step of a CRE Finance Career

MBA’s educational offerings are the training ground of the industry, offering best-in-class resources from a trusted source, and including in-person and online courses, certifications, and designations—plus free member access to webinars.

FHA Multifamily Training
School of Multifamily Mortgage Banking
School of Multifamily Property Inspections
Complimentary Offerings
Commercial/Multifamily Future Leaders 
Chartered Realty Investment (CRI) designation 
Corporate Training

Explore the full curriculum and choose the right courses for you. 

Advocacy in Action

MBA’s policy and advocacy activities make your voice count. We represent the industry on Capitol Hill, at regulatory agencies, and at the state level. Your expertise shapes our advocacy, helping influence the policies and regulations that impact your business.

FHA/HUD Multifamily Policy
Weekly CREF Policy Update
Mortgage Action Alliance
MORPAC
National Advocacy Conference

View a complete list of active issues.