Real Estate Finance Association
WHO WE ARE The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), a division of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) is a commercial real estate trade association formed to bring together the best people, knowledge, and experience to provide informative programs and networking opportunities for 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 for senior level executives 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 over 550 members, 67 corporate sponsors, and last year hosted over 30 educational and networking events.
BENEFITS OF REFA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Networking Opportunities – Participate in networking opportunities through educational programs, keynote presentations by leaders in the industry, and panel discussions on timely industry topics. REFA offers Student Members a discounted rate for most events, in addition to 2 complimentary event passes.
Industry Job Board – Use the REFA job board to browse career opportunities at industry leading companies.
Online Membership Directory – Be included in REFA’s online directory and have exclusive access to REFA’s entire membership.
Continuing Education – Enhance your professional development with a REFA-Boston University Certificate in Real Estate Finance program.
REFA CORPORATE SPONSORS
AEI Consultants, Inc. � AEW Capital Management LP � Arbor Commercial Mortgage � A.W. Perry, Inc. � Bank of America Merrill Lynch Beacon Communities LLC � Berkeley Point Capital LLC � Bingham McCutchen LLP � Boston Financial Investment Management Boston Private Bank & Trust Company � Braver PC � Cabot Properties, Inc. � Capital One Bank � Chestnut Hill Realty Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP � CIT � Citizens Bank of Massachusetts � Colliers International � Colony Realty Partners The Davis Companies � DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP � DLA Piper LLP (US) � Eastern Bank � Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP Fantini & Gorga � First American Title Insurance Company � First Niagara Bank � Goodwin Procter LLP � Goulston & Storrs Greystone Servicing Corporation � HallKeen Management � HFF � Hinckley Allen � Holland & Knight LLP Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation � John Hancock Real Estate Finance � KS Partners LLC � McCarter & English LLP McCauley Lyman LLC � McGladrey LLP � Mintz Levin/ML Strategies � National Development � Net Lease Capital Advisors Newbanks � New Boston Fund, Inc. � Nixon Peabody LLP � Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP People’s United Bank � PNC Bank, National Association � PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP � Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye LLP Prudential Mortgage Capital Company � O’Connell Hospitality Group � Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster � Riemer & Braunstein LLP Ropes & Gray LLP � Salem Five Bank � Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA � Sherin and Lodgen LLP � Sovereign Bank TA Associates Realty � UBS Realty Investors � US Bank � Walker & Dunlop � Wells Fargo Bank � WilmerHale LLP � Wilmington Trust � WinnCompanies REFA Student Membership Application $75 For the Year
REFA Student Membership is for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Student members must provide a scanned copy of student ID and most current course list to prove full-time status. Applications will not be processed without this information.
BENEFITS INCLUDE: m Discounted membership – only $75 for the year! (memberships are billed per calendar year) m Networking opportunities through programs and events m 2 complimentary passes for select events throughout the year (Includes Fundamentals, REFA Education, Members-Only Luncheons, Industry Leaders Series, and the Emerging Leader Series) m Discounted Student Member pricing for most events m Industry Job Board – Use the REFA job board to attract top talent by posting career opportunities or browse career opportunities at industry leading companies m Online Membership Directory – Be included in REFA’s online directory and have exclusive access to REFA’s entire membership
*Student Membership does not include committee participation
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CONNECT WITH REFA
Join our LinkedIn Group! Engage in discussions with fellow members of the REFA community, and get the latest updates on upcoming events and programs!
Follow REFA on Twitter! Follow @REFABoston to learn more about our upcoming events, programs, outreach and industry updates!
Submit form via Email or Fax to Maggie Collins at [email protected] | Fax 617-588-0286 For more information, visit the REFA website at www.refa.org or contact REFA at 617-399-7856 Real Estate Finance Association | One Center Plaza, Mezzanine Suite, Boston, MA 02108 | 617-423-8700 | [email protected]