About
The Mortgage Bankers Association of New York consists of a diverse membership of real estate and business specialists whose mission is to provide the most professional service to the public and private sectors in an informative, ethical and dedicated manner to meet the ever evolving challenges facing the real estate finance industry.
Mission
- To promote the welfare of the real estate finance industry of New York State;
- To encourage sound and ethical business practices in the real estate finance industry of New York State;
- To provide business networking opportunities to its members; and to provide current education on real estate finance to its members.
The association endeavors to create an environment developing innovative business tools, educating and training industry professionals, providing a forum for the sharing of ideas and business networking, and informing the real estate finance industry on legislative and regulatory issues.
President’s Message
Zahara Jafri, President
I am honored to address you as the newly appointed President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I take on this role, and I want to express my commitment to working diligently with the Board of Directors on behalf of our membership.
I am eager to lead our association into a future marked by success, innovation, and industry growth.
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I envision a path of collaborative achievements. Together, we will navigate the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry, embracing opportunities for advancement and ensuring the continued success of our esteemed association.
The challenges we face are opportunities in disguise, and I am confident that with your collective expertise and dedication, we will not only overcome hurdles but also set new standards of excellence. Our commitment to providing resources, fostering education, and promoting industry connections remains unwavering, as we aim to empower each member in their professional journey.
I invite each of you to actively participate in shaping the future of our association. Your insights, ideas, and engagement are crucial as we work together to strengthen our position in the industry and ensure the prosperity of our members.
Thank you for your trust and support. I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and am confident that, together, we will achieve remarkable success. Here’s to a future filled with growth, collaboration, and shared triumphs.
Sincerely,
Zahra Jafri, President
Meet the Board
Committees
Golf Committee Chair: Peter Millar
Membership Chair: Fred McDonald
Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) Chair: Liz Mahoney
Website Committee Chair: Doug Giles
Legal Counsel
James C. Ricca, Partner, Forchelli, Deegan, Terrana
Phone: 516-812-638 | Fax: 516-750-6463 | E-Mail: JRicca@ForchelliLaw.com
Our History
There is an old saying “history never looks like history when you are living through it”. During good times or challenging times, periods of great development or times of economic uncertainty, the one constant that the New York real estate community has come to rely on has been the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York, Inc.
Born out of the post-war real estate boom in 1948, the MBA of New York has promoted the welfare of the real estate finance industry of New York State ever since. Our purpose for existence and our mission have transcended every real estate cycle since our inception. We have always endeavored to provide our membership with high quality networking opportunities, topical educational programming on matters relevant to the times and be an advocate for their interests in the political and business arenas on issues affecting our industry.
Over the years, our Past Presidents, Officers and Boards of Governors have been leaders of our industry and have always graciously volunteered their time to serve. The MBA of New York proudly recognizes the history created by our Past Presidents and gratefully acknowledges not only their service to our industry but also their contributions to our organization over the years.
High interest rates, low interest rates, inflation, deflation, stagflation, over-building, under-building, tight credit,easy credit, no credit, credit crunches and, of course, long periods of prosperity. The MBA of New York and its members have lived through it all. And, for every situation we have lived through, combined with all that we have learned from our past, the MBA of New York and its members have always emerged stronger, smarter, tougher and better- together.
After all, we’re the MBA of New York!
Past Presidents
Jonathan Stern | 2020-2023 |
Gregory Nuber | 2018-2020 |
David Soares | 2016-2018 |
Frederick A. McDonald, Jr. | 2014-2016 |
Brian Scesney | 2012-2014 |
Michael B. Fletcher | 2010-2012 |
Michael J. Hurley, Jr., Esq. | 2008-2010 |
Gerard Zapata | 2006-2008 |
Douglas H. Forsyth | 2004-2006 |
Henry Boeckmann III | 2002-2004 |
James T. Freel | 2000-2002 |
Janet Knipfing | 1999-2000 |
Michael P. McManus | 1998-1999 |
George Bossis | 1997-1998 |
Steven B. Jason | 1996-1997 |
Richard A. Nardi | 1995-1996 |
Russell G. Matthews | 1994-1995 |
Patricia Niemas | 1993-1994 |
Lawrence J. Longua | 1992-1993 |
Mark A. Iannone | 1991-1992 |
Anthony J. Harney | 1990-1991 |
Frank J. Harvey | 1989-1990 |
Michael Adler | 1988-1989 |
Jane E. Greenstein | 1987-1988 |
Richard J. Santoro | 1986-1987 |
Malcolm Rosenberg | 1985-1986 |
Joseph B. Tocharshewsky | 1984-1985 |
Louis E. Hathaway, III | 1983-1984 |
Marilyn L. Brown | 1982-1983 |
H.L. Van Varick | 1981-1982 |
George A. Metzger | 1980-1981 |
Thomas F. Roberts, III | 1979-1980 |
Robert F. Hill | 1978-1979 |
Frank J. Finan | 1977-1978 |
Patrick J. Gavin | 1976-1977 |
Peter C. Haeffner, Jr. | 1975-1976 |
George F. Brunner | 1974-1975 |
Frederick E. Bolk | 1973-1974 |
Thomas G. Davis, Jr. | 1972-1973 |
Arthur I. Sonnenblick | 1971-1972 |
William F. Reynolds | 1970-1971 |
John B. Bailey | 1969-1970 |
Vincent J. Quinn | 1968-1969 |
Cornelius C. Rose, Jr. | 1967-1968 |
William C. Plog | 1965-1966 |
Charles H.Haynsworth | 1965 |
James E.Gorman | 1964 |
William J. Gill | 1963-1964 |
Thomas H. Quin | 1962-1963 |
Philip L. Greenawalt | 1961-1962 |
John F. Eleford | 1960-1961 |
Russel G. Smith | 1959-1960 |
Eugene J. McCarthy | 1958-1959 |
William C. Batchelder | 1957-1958 |
Albert E. Berkeley | 1956-1957 |
Harry M. Huter | 1955-1956 |
Lawrence A. Epter | 1954-1955 |
Board of Governors
Officers 2022-2023
Board of Governors 2022-2023
Advisory Board Member
Gregory Nuber
Past President
(National Bank of Kuwait)
Counsel
James C. Ricca
Partner; Co-Chair, Banking & Finance
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
COMMITTEE
Committee Chairs 2022-2023