CMF Quote of the Week: Sept. 28, 2023

“Rest assured, we will continue to voice our members’ concerns to key policymakers and staff–in both the Congress and the Biden administration–regarding the detrimental effects of a shutdown of any length.” 
–Mortgage Bankers Association President & CEO Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB

Nov. 9: CREF Career Conversations

Commercial/multifamily finance presents a wide array of career opportunities with its ecosystem of companies, roles, and functions supporting the capital needs of real estate owners and operators. Join MBA Education and industry executives for a discussion to explore career trajectories, pivots, and leadership lessons learned.

Broeksmit Testifies That MBA Opposes Certain Provisions of the Basel III Proposal

MBA President and CEO Robert Broeksmit, CMB, testified before Congress yesterday. He told the House Financial Services Committee that MBA strongly opposes key elements of the Basel III proposal, which, absent significant revisions, could increase borrowing costs and reduce credit availability.

Slideshow: MBA Applauds 2023 CREF Careers Student Fellowship Winners

Launched in 2022, the CREF Careers Student Fellowship program is an equity-driven initiative established to serve students of diverse identities. Through industry exposure and a career-advancement curriculum, Fellows will receive a one-of-a-kind introduction to the $4.5 trillion industry, its leaders, and other professionals.

MISMO Seeks Nominations for Standards Governance Committee Members by Oct. 6

MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, seeks nominations for qualified industry professionals to serve on MISMO’s Standards Governance Committees for a two-year term beginning in January 2024. Positions are available on both the Residential and Commercial Standards Governance Committees.