Mortgage Bankers Association

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the official body in the United States representing all facets of real estate in the finance and banking industry. The association has its headquarters in Washington D.C., representing over 2,200 member companies. Its membership base covers all sectors of the real estate finance industry including underwriters, originators, servicers, information technology professionals, and compliance personnel, all of which represent mortgage companies in all areas of real estate.

“Our strength is UNITY. United, we form a powerful force that ensures a safe and sustainable real estate finance system.” – MBA

The MBA is the only association that represents all sections of the real estate finance industry. Its goal is to unite the interests of diverse stakeholders across all aspects of the industry, including residential, multifamily, and commercial.

According to the MBA, its members have the “most influential voice” in real estate finance because the association represents the entire industry and it mainly advocates for interests across a broad range.

“Together, we are able to amplify your voice and drive change for our industry inside the beltway and across the nation. A united industry is our collective strength.” – MBA

Vision

Because the MBA’s strength is its members, its vision is built around ensuring a diverse and competitive market for all participants in the industry – creating a fair and competitive environment.

“We bring together a variety of perspectives to develop innovative and balanced solutions to critical industry challenges that enable our members to prosper and grow. Our vision supports America’s communities by bringing material benefits to borrowers and through markets that deliver broad access to diverse capital sources.” – MBA

MBA ensures that its members’ businesses can operate at their full potential by driving legislation and regulation, with the help of a dedicated team of advocacy and policy experts. Its members’ success is a top priority, therefore, the association provides useful resources and tools to help members grow their business.

Mission

It is the MBA’s mission to see that all its members are well represented and advocated for. It does this through a range of capabilities and tools that enables members to thrive in a sustainable and responsible real estate financing in the ever-changing markets. The association ensures and promotes fair and ethical lending practices. Through educational programs and publications, the MBA fosters professional excellence. It also provides news and information to members and potential mortgage applicants.

MBA Conference

The MBA holds seasonal and annual conferences for its members, providing them with more networking opportunities and professional development. The association currently has two upcoming events that promises to be enlightening.  

UNDER ONE ROOF via MBA LIVE, is an interactive virtual convention that allows participants connect from anywhere in the world. The two conferences, Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo and Commercial/Multifamily Housing Servicing and Technology Conference, will be combined as one conference. The proposed dates for the conference are February 3 & 4.

The conference will include:

• General sessions which will feature selected industry leaders, policymakers, and keynote speakers. These speakers will provide insight into driving success amid the current economic uncertainties.

• Real-time advice breakout sessions which will focus on servicing challenges, multifamily challenges, and business and technology trends.

• Networking opportunities where attendees will be allowed to set up one-on-one meetings through text or video chat.

For more information on the upcoming convention, visit: MBA.org/conferences-and-education