International Real Estate Finance

lectronic Financial Services Council  (www.efscouncil.org) The mission of the Electronic Financial Services Council, as a national trade association, is to promote legislation and regulation designed to ensure that electronic commerce continues to revolutionize the availability and delivery of financial services.

Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) (www.mbaa.org) The national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry that employs more than 370,000 people in virtually every community in the country. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., MBA invests in communities across the nation by ensuring the continued strength of the nation's residential and commercial real estate markets; expanding homeownership and extending access to affordable housing to all Americans and supporting financial literacy efforts.

Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) (www.mismo.org) A not-for-profit subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), is the leading technology standards development body for both the Residential and Commercial industry segments. MISMO promotes data consistency throughout the broader industry, reduces processing costs, increases transparency, and boosts investor confidence in mortgages as an asset class, while passing cost savings on to the consumer.

Nat. Ass. R.E. Investment Trusts. NAREIT^®  (www.reit.com) The worldwide representative voice for REITs and publicly traded real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets. NAREIT's members are REITs and other businesses throughout the world that own, operate and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses.

National Association Mortgage Brokers  (www.namb.org) Established in 1973, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is the only national trade association representing the mortgage broker industry. With 50 state affiliates, and more than 25,000 members, NAMB promotes the industry through programs and services such as education, professional certification and government affairs representation. NAMB members subscribe to a code of ethics and best lending practices that foster integrity, professionalism and confidentiality when working with consumers.

National Council Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) (www.ncreif.com) An association of institutional real estate professionals who share a common interest in their industry. They are investment managers, plan sponsors, academicians, consultants, appraisers, CPA's and other service providers who have a significant involvement in pension fund real estate investments.

Real Estate Finance Association  (www.gbreb.com)  The site for the Real estate Finance Association of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. REFA holds regular conferences of interest to the real estate finance community.

Real Estate Finance International (www.hyporealestate.com) The international real estate financing activities of the Group are pooled in Hypo Real Estate Bank International AG, which has many years of real estate expertise and detailed knowledge of the local markets.  Hypo Real Estate Bank International AG provides its customers from one source with the complete spectrum of commercial real estate lending products – from classical Pfandbrief - based mortgages to large volume investment banking facilities. The bank’s product offering is primarily geared to internationally active medium and large real estate investors and developers. 

The Real Estate and Property Abroad Search Site (www.real-estate-european-union.com)  To aid you in buying property in member countries of the European Union and Internationally.

OverseasProperty.com provides property buying guides by country to the processes involved in buying Real Estate within the E.U and beyond. We have links to put you in touch with the right people and organizations to complete your purchase - for instance Real Estate Agents, Lawyers, Mortgage providers and Insurers.

The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)  (www.gbreb.com/refa) The industry leader in bringing together the best people and information in real estate finance. REFA provides quality education programs and networking opportunities for real estate professionals throughout the Greater Boston area.
 
eLease International  (www.eleaseinternational.com) Leaders in hard money land and bridge loans, condo conversion, land acquisition, real estate mezzanine and commercial construction loans worldwide. From business equipment leasing & equipment insurance to specialized vendor programs;  eLease International is the only company you need for all your commercial finance solutions.  Whether your business is large or small, in the US or overseas, our team of experts can customize a financial package to meet your ever growing needs.

ING Real Estate (www.ingrealestate.com/en) An integrated real estate group that is engaged in the development, financing and investment management of quality real estate in all major global markets

OverseasPropertyMall.com  (www.overseaspropertymall.com)  An international real estate investment blog that has been offering free & reliable international property research, news and interviews since March 2005. We continually monitor global real estate markets & offer investment insights by giving pointers on where to and not invest. Our key differentiator is our objectivity, in-depth analysis & wit in delivering very useful global property news, tips & information.