Working For: CREF Banks and Depositories

Advancing the Industry Together

MBA’s CREF Bank Council is the industry home for lenders, intermediaries, servicers, and other professionals focused on bank CRE lending. The Council brings together industry professionals to hear from experts, share experiences and best practices, inform MBA policy and advocacy efforts, and network with other professionals focused on opportunities and challenges in CRE finance.

Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 PM EDT
Thursday, September 24 | 1:00 PM EDT
Thursday, December 10 | 1:00 PM EST

Contact John Lammle to join the Council or to attend the next meeting.
Learn more about the CREF Bank 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
Bank Symposium (Contact John Lammle for more information.) 
Insurance Conclave (Stay tuned for details.)   
Private Credit Finance Summit 

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.

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.

Complimentary Offerings
Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Academy
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.

Weekly CREF Policy Update
Mortgage Action Alliance
MORPAC
National Advocacy Conference

View a complete list of active issues.