Working For: CREF Life Companies

Advancing the Industry Together

MBA’s CREF Life Company Council is an open forum for MBA members representing life insurance companies and professionals doing business with life companies in commercial and multifamily real estate finance. The Council provides a platform for members to exchange insights, discuss market dynamics, and explore strategies that support the role of life companies as a critical source of long-term capital in the CRE market.

Meeting Schedule:
Tuesday, June 16 | 3:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, August 12 | 3:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, December 9 | 3:00 PM EST

Contact Trey Wells to join the Council or to attend the next meeting.
Learn more about the CREF Life Company Council and review meeting details.
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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
Life Companies Senior Executive Roundtable
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 is the gauge serve as the industry, providing the most current and comprehensive data and benchmarks to help firms understand and compete in their environment.

Life Company Commercial Mortgage Database
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.

Life Companies and Commercial/Multifamily Lending
Weekly CREF Policy Update
Mortgage Action Alliance
MORPAC
National Advocacy Conference

View a complete list of active issues.