On April 29-30, 2009 the real estate finance industry will convene in Washington, D.C to educate the new administration and the new Congress on issues that matter most to your business and our industry. Your participation is vital, and time is of the essence.

MBA's National Policy Conference 2009 gives you the opportunity to speak directly to lawmakers about the many issues affecting the real estate finance industry. This year's conference will bring together key officials, cabinet members and special guest speakers to address these critical issues. This discussion must include your perspective and business interests in creating the solution.

The administration and Congress will focus on ways to help troubled borrowers, to stabilize the economy, and prevent the recent changes in our industry from recurring. Don't let the new administration and Congress make important decisions without your input.

The voice of our industry must be heard. Register today.

Attention CMBs: Join 100 CMBs on the Hill and Make a Difference to the Future of the Industry

MBA is calling on all CMBs to attend MBA's National Policy Conference in Washington, DC on April 29th and 30th. We have set the bar high for this event — we hope to have at least 100 CMBs participate — rise to the challenge and join us for this important event. In addition to efforts on the Hill, there will be a two hour CMB Society Meeting on Wednesday, April 29, featuring MBA leaders, political and industry speakers as well as a leading consumer advocate. View an agenda of the CMB Society Meeting at NPC (open only to members of the CMB Society).

General Session Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Featured Speaker: Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) U.S. House of Representatives Since coming to the United States House of Representatives in 2003, Jeb Hensarling has quickly established himself as a national leader. An outspoken advocate for limited government and unlimited freedom, Congressman Hensarling has led efforts to control spending and protect tax relief. His combination of principled conservatism and practical political experience culminated in his election as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), a 104-member group of the most conservative Republicans of the U.S. House, for 2007-2008. Hensarling currently serves as the ranking member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

"Now, more than ever, our industry needs to speak with a strong voice of leadership. After all, if not now, when?" David G. Kittle, CMB 2009 Chairman Mortgage Bankers Association Click here to listen. To be able to download the mp3-files, you need Real Player or Windows Media Player.