MBA's Capitol Assets Program

Empower yourself with the political skills necessary to advocate issues affecting your bottom line and the real estate finance industry. The Capitol Assets Program (CAP), a grassroots membership initiative, brings you into the political process and strengthens our industry’s political voice and lobbying power in Washington, D.C. As a member of CAP, you play an active and important role in how laws and regulations are created.

MBA welcomes all members to CAP, whether you’re new to the legislative process or already involved. In fact, CAP is perfectly suited for MBA member companies that do not have a government affairs department but want to guarantee legislators are aware of their interests and concerns. CAP provides a structured program so you can:

• Stay abreast of current legislation, and build working relationships with elected officials that will pay future dividends for you, your company and the industry.
• Quickly and easily communicate with your legislators on important issues before critical votes.
• Learn essential lobbying skills.

MBA’s legislative team seeks to shape and ultimately pass legislation that protects the interests of MBA members while working to ensure fair and ethical lending practices. Lawmakers, however, need to hear from their constituents and America’s entrepreneurs—YOU—on a daily basis just as much as they do from MBA.

Without a strong and unified presence on Capitol Hill, the mortgage finance industry is susceptible to regulations and legislation that would hinder its ability to create more homeowners, jobs, and economic growth. MBA’s goal is to combine our government affairs team, and political action committee, MORPAC, with a grassroots political force that will influence the political process.

Undoubtedly, organized and concerted political activism by industry professionals will shape public policy and ensure that the industry can continue to provide its valuable services to current and future homeowners. CAP members participate in a nationwide grassroots network of industry professionals who have access to lawmakers and timely information on important legislation and votes. By joining CAP, you obtain the political grassroots training that will make you an effective voice for your company and the industry.

Contact MBA’s CAP Manager, Paul Hilliar at (202) 557-2858 or by clicking HERE to request more information on the Capitol Assets Program.

MBA's Action Center

Visit MBA’s Action Center where you’ll find the most up-to-date information on all MBA’s legislative bills and how you can make a difference. In addition, at the Action Center, you’ll be able to find your legislators, how a bill becomes law, and other useful information.