Finance Companies Trade Associations

ACA International

The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals representing collection agencies, debt buyers, collection law firms, and creditors with advocacy, compliance resources, and training.

https://www.acainternational.org Membership: 2,500

American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB)

U.S. trade association for commercial finance brokers and funding sources, offering education, networking, a code of ethics, and an annual conference.

https://www.aacfb.org Membership: 1,000

American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL)

National association for private and hard‑money real estate lenders, brokers, and investors; provides standards, education, and policy advocacy.

https://aaplonline.com Membership: 1,000

American Financial Services Association (AFSA)

Leading U.S. trade association for consumer credit and vehicle finance companies; provides federal and state advocacy, compliance education, and industry research.

https://www.afsaonline.org Membership: 200

Association of Financial Guaranty Insurers (AFGI)

Represents financial guaranty insurers that guarantee payment on municipal and structured finance obligations; focuses on advocacy, policy, and industry standards.

https://www.afgi.org Membership: 7

Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC)

Industry forum for the commercial real estate finance ecosystem (including CMBS, portfolio lenders, servicers, and investors) offering policy advocacy, best practices, and market data.

https://www.crefc.org Membership: 350

Consumer Bankers Association (CBA)

Voice of the nation’s retail banks on consumer lending, payments, and student lending; provides advocacy, research, and member committees.

https://www.consumerbankers.com Membership: 100

Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA)

Trade association for consumer reporting agencies and data furnishers; advances standards, policy advocacy, and training on consumer data and FCRA compliance.

https://www.cdiaonline.org Membership: 100

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)

U.S. association for equipment finance and leasing companies; provides advocacy, research, accounting and regulatory guidance, and industry events.

https://www.elfaonline.org Membership: 575

Financial Services Institute (FSI)

Represents independent broker‑dealers and their affiliated financial advisors; delivers advocacy on regulation, compliance resources, and practice management.

https://financialservices.org Membership: 30,000

Financial Technology Association (FTA)

Coalition of leading fintech firms promoting responsible innovation in digital finance through policy advocacy, research, and industry education.

https://fintechfinance.org Membership: 35

International Factoring Association (IFA)

Largest association dedicated to the factoring industry; offers education, legal updates, networking, and an annual conference for receivables finance providers.

https://www.factoring.org Membership: 420

Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA)

Represents the U.S. syndicated loan market; develops standard documentation and market practices, provides data and education, and advocates on policy.

https://www.lsta.org Membership: 575

Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

National association for the mortgage finance industry; provides advocacy, professional development, research, and major industry conferences.

https://www.mba.org Membership: 2,300

National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA)

Community of equipment finance professionals with a small and mid‑market focus; provides networking, education, and best‑practice resources.

https://www.nefassociation.org Membership: 325

Online Lenders Alliance (OLA)

Represents responsible online lenders in consumer and small‑business credit; promotes best practices, compliance, and regulatory advocacy.

https://onlinelendersalliance.org Membership: 80

Receivables Management Association International (RMAI)

Trade group for debt buyers and the broader accounts receivable management ecosystem; offers certification, compliance resources, and advocacy.

https://rmaintl.org Membership: 600

Secured Finance Network (SFNet)

Trade association for asset‑based lenders, factoring firms, and related providers; delivers advocacy, data, education, and networking; formerly the Commercial Finance Association (CFA).

https://www.sfnet.com Membership: 300

Small Business Finance Association (SBFA)

Represents nonbank small‑business finance and merchant cash advance providers; focuses on policy advocacy and industry best practices.

https://www.sbfassociation.org Membership: 30

Structured Finance Association (SFA)

Association for the securitization industry across ABS, RMBS, and CMBS; provides advocacy, standards, education, and market convenings.

https://structuredfinance.org Membership: 370