Who We Are
From the skyline to the bottom line, finance impacts all aspects of the real estate industry. Only REFA puts you at the center of it all, connecting you with the leaders who are changing the game, the trends that are impacting the future, and the tools to grow your career and our community.
Our Mission
The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), a division of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB), is a commercial real estate business association providing members with high quality networking and educational opportunities. REFA strives to maintain its reputation for excellence by promoting the exchange of information between professionals in the real estate finance community, and fostering a platform for growth and development for its Emerging Leader membership.
The Real Estate Finance Association is a trade association formed to bring together the best people, knowledge, and experience to provide informative programs and networking opportunities for commercial real estate finance professionals throughout the Greater Boston area. Real estate professionals from a variety of institutions join REFA to exchange ideas through breakfast panels, luncheon programs, networking events and professional education seminars. From forums with senior-level executive panelists to the Annual REFA Gala awards dinner, REFA has established a reputation for excellence in promoting the exchange of information between professionals in the real estate finance community, and fostering a platform for growth and education. Formed in 1988, REFA currently has 700 members, 100+ corporate sponsors, hosts over 30 educational and networking events each year.
The contributions of REFA's sponsors are integral to its success and survival. We at REFA would like to acknowledge our 100+ corporate sponsors for their continued support.
For more information on how you can join or how your company can become a REFA Corporate Sponsor, please contact Nicole Samarjian, Membership & Events Coordinator.