About CRE Finance Council

CRE Finance Council is a trade association dedicated to promoting the strength and liquidity of commercial real estate finance worldwide. CRE Finance Council acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate, plays a vital role in setting industry standards, promotes best practices and provides education for market participants in this key sector of our global economy.

CRE Finance Council has established six ‘Forums’ – consisting of like-minded market constituencies that drive the commercial mortgage industry. These Forums include Investment-Grade Bondholders, Issuers, Multifamily Lenders, Securities and Loan Investors, Portfolio Lenders and Servicers.

From a government relations perspective, the CRE Finance Council regularly advocates on behalf of its members with lawmakers and regulators in Brussels, Tokyo and Washington. We inform these policymakers about our industry, so they are able to make decisions that ensure the broader success of the commercial real estate finance market.

The organization also hosts globally recognized events that bring together industry leaders and organizations that drive the industry. Complementing these major conferences are regular Educational Seminars throughout the calendar year, each of which is tailored to fit the constituencies that CRE Finance Council serves.

Maintaining its long-standing view toward the importance of market transparency, the CRE Finance Council Investor Reporting Package®, first developed in 1994, is a transparent, standardized compilation of bond, loan and property-level information for CMBS reporting. Our IRP® has created a multi-dimensional and agreeable investing environment that is known globally.

With hundreds of member companies, and with a presence in Europe, Japan and North America, CRE Finance Council is dedicated to insightful, forward-thinking research and industry initiatives that encourage vision, innovation and continuous professional growth for market participants. CRE Finance Council is committed to being responsive to its members, with a culture of collaboration, collegiality, open and inclusive dialogue, consensus building and respect for diverse views.

Members of the CRE Finance Council are active participants in the process to effect change within the commercial real estate finance industry. Members participate in industry initiatives, take part in Committee-level processes, debate the issues, and influence the global debate taking place surrounding commercial real estate finance. 
 

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