Working For: CREF Intermediaries

Advancing the Industry Together

MBA’s CREF Commercial Council convenes professionals across the commercial real estate ecosystem, including intermediaries, mortgage bankers, independent mortgage bankers, brokers, banks, life companies, and private credit firms. Through regular meetings, members engage in meaningful cross-capital-source dialogue, gain timely market insight, and contribute to informed discussions on the issues shaping commercial real estate.

Meeting Schedule: Quarterly

Contact Kelli Burke to join the Council or to attend the next meeting.
Learn more about the CREF Commercial 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
Cross-Capital Source Senior Executive Roundtable (Contact Kelli Burke for details.)
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 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.