IUHF
Founded in 1914, the International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF) is a global network organization dedicated to housing finance.
HOFINET
A quality-assured web portal that consolidates regularly updated international housing finance knowledge in one central, easily accessible place.
Centre for Affordable Housing & Sustainable Built Environment (CAHSBE)
In order to move towards creating a capable and viable local construction sector.
African Union of Housing Finance
An industry body that promotes the development of effective housing finance markets, and delivery of affordable housing across Africa.
Research Institute for Housing America
The pursuit of knowledge of mortgage markets and real estate finance, providing grants to distinguished scholars.
Mortgage Industry Standard Maintenance Organization
To develop, promote, and maintain voluntary electronic commerce standards for the mortgage industry.
Housing Wire, Knowledge Center
Collecting, storing and making broadly available a wide range of research associated with the U.S. housing economy.
The Urban Institute
Trusted source for unbiased, authoritative insights that inform consequential choices about the well-being of people and places in the United States.
Economy Watch
Wide ranging news, discussions, and writings about economy, investments and personal finances in world's main economic centers.
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC), Johannesburg
One of several Development Finance Institutions created by the South African Government to sustainably improve socio-economic challenges, focused on affordable housing finance.
Micro Housing Finance Corporation Limited, India
To help financially excluded (especially lower income, informal sector) families own an independent home.
National Affordable Housing, USA
Dealing with applicability, usability and accessibility of Section 8 program for very low-income people.
Next Billion, USA
Focused on business and technology solutions that address the needs of the world's lower-income populations.
The Global Economy Resources
Economic indicators for over 200 countries — GDP, inflation, credit, interest rates, employment and other indicators.
The World Bank
Engaged the development community with real-world statistics, support for poverty reduction strategies, and analysis for developing countries.
Apartment Guide, USA
A rental resource that connects apartment consumers to their ideal place to live.
The European Mortgage Federation (EMF)
Voice of the European mortgage industry, representing the interests of mortgage lenders at European level.
HOFFINET – Housing Finance Information Network
A quality-assured web portal consolidating regularly updated international housing finance knowledge.
Singaporean Saving for Housing Program (HDB)
Housing Development Board / Central Provident Fund Board.
Real Estate Department at Wharton School, UPenn
Wharton's Real Estate Department produces sophisticated professionals with skills to succeed in the business world with broader perspectives on living and working environments.
Caribbean Association of Housing Finance Institutions (CASHFI)
Functions as an affiliate organisation of the International Union for Housing Finance and the Inter-American Housing Union.
The Mortgage Professor
Guiding borrowers to the right decisions and protecting borrowers from mortgage predators.
Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI)
An inclusive platform for all G20 countries and stakeholders to carry forward work on financial inclusion.
Global Housing Watch – IMF
Tracks developments in housing markets across the world on a quarterly basis, providing house price data and valuation metrics.
International Property Markets Scorecard, USA
Property rights are the fundamental building blocks of a modern economy — transparent property rights allow citizens to leverage assets to generate wealth.
The Economist Intelligence Unit
Country analysis, risk analysis and industry analysis — the research and analysis division of The Economist Group.
Institute for Real Estate Construction and Housing Ltd.
A research platform for Austria, EU, CEE and CIS countries covering real estate, construction and housing.
Real Estate Loans and Savings Companies (ABECIP)
Brazilian Association of Real Estate Loans and Savings Companies.
Metropolitan Research Institute (MRI), Hungary
An internationally recognized scientific think-tank dedicated to housing, social problems and urban development.
PT Sarana Multigriya Finansial (Persero), Indonesia
A Secondary Mortgage Market player to promote and develop secondary mortgage market for affordable housing in Indonesia.
State Mortgage Company, Kyrgyz Republic
Providing mortgage financing to the people according to Kyrgyz government policy.
MIK Group Company
A Housing Finance Company with special licenses to issue asset-backed securities and provide trust deed and transaction administration services.
House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL), Pakistan
The premier and specialized housing finance company of Pakistan, providing housing assistance to all walks of life.
National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), Philippines
The government's major secondary mortgage institution with the capability to attract long-term funds for sustainable housing finance.
Central African Building Society, Zimbabwe
An established brand in Zimbabwe's financial retail market offering mortgage loans, savings, mobile banking and pay-roll loans.
UK Finance, UK
Represents nearly 300 leading firms providing finance, banking, markets and payments-related services in or from the UK.
Real Estate Information Center, Thailand
Established by the Ministry of Finance of Thailand and the Government Housing Bank to provide national real estate information.
The Banking Association South Africa
Mandated to represent the banking sector and facilitate a conducive banking environment through robust engagement with government.
Shelterforce
An independent publication serving affordable housing and community development practitioners across the United States.
Kenya Land Alliance
An NGO that advocates for enabling land laws and policies in Kenya for equitable access to land and land-based resources.
Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC)
Committed to ensuring all Vermonters have decent, safe and affordable housing.
Cities Alliance (Cities Without Slums)
Helps cities promote long-term approaches focused on strengthening local skills, developing national urban policies to solve urban house shortage.
Rooftops Canada Abri International
The international development program of co-operative and social housing organizations in Canada.
FinMark Trust (FMT)
An independent trust established to make markets work for the poor through research identifying systemic constraints in financial markets.
Women's Advancement Trust (WAT) – Human Settlements
Promotes adequate and affordable housing and secure tenure for low- and middle-income groups, particularly women.
CIA World Factbook
An annual publication of the Central Intelligence Agency with almanac-style information about the countries of the world.
Environment and Urbanization (EAU)
Works on urban and environmental issues with a particular emphasis on Africa, Asia and Latin America.
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
An independent policy research institute that builds a fairer, more sustainable world using evidence, action and influence.
Cities Alliance – Cities Without Slums
Helps cities achieve urban development goals through long-term programmatic approaches, capacity building, and citizen engagement.
Index Mundi
Contains detailed country statistics, charts, and maps compiled from multiple sources — explore thousands of indicators by region and country.
Lamudi – Find the Best Real Estate Offers Worldwide
An online real estate marketplace with operations in 34 countries.
JLL, India's Real Estate Compass
India's premier and largest professional services firm specializing in real estate across 11 cities.
Helgi Library, Czech Republic
One of the largest open statistics portals in the world, collecting useful data and interesting reports under a single roof.
The World Bank – Doing Business
Economy characteristics of countries giving GNI per capita, region and income group, and population.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), USA
A resource providing the most trusted and secure provider of Foreclosure Listings in the nation.
European Covered Bond Council (ECBC)
Brings together covered bond market participants including issuers, analysts, investment bankers and rating agencies.
Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiatives of Europe
The Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative consists of the EeMAP and EeDaPP projects.
Zameen.com
Online real estate database for real estate dealers, developers, estate agencies with general buyers, sellers and renters in Pakistan.
International Housing Finance Program (IHFP)
Part of the Real Estate Center of the Wharton School, established in 1985 to foster excellence in housing finance education with a focus on developing economies.
International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF)
Established in 1914, keeps up-to-date with the latest developments in housing finance from around the world. Has 105 member organizations in 48 countries.
Vinod Kothari Consultants, India
Source of articles, lectures and resources on housing finance, securitization, credit derivatives, accounting for financial instruments and structured finance.
G20
Premier forum for international economic development that promotes open and constructive discussion between industrial and emerging-market countries on key issues related to global economic stability.
International Property Markets Scorecard (DLA Piper)
REAL WORLD – A global guide to real estate law, allowing sharing of local knowledge about how the law works wherever you invest or operate.
African Economic Outlook
Provides comprehensive and comparable data and analysis of 54 African economies.
Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund (AMF)
Providing mortgage financing according to Azerbaijani government policy.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC-SCHL)
Canada's authority on housing, contributing to stability of the housing market and financial system, with support for Canadians in housing need.
National Housing Bank of India
A wholly owned subsidiary of Indian central bank, serving as principal agency to promote housing finance institutions at local and regional levels.
Japan Housing Finance Agency
Focuses on the securitization support business to support provision of fixed-rate housing loans by private financial institutions.
Palestine Capital Market Authority
Jurisdiction encompasses securities, insurance, financial mortgage and financial leasing sectors.
Asia Pacific Union for Housing Finance (APUHF)
Provides a platform for exchange of ideas, views, experiences and best practices to facilitate a coordinated approach towards 'Housing for All' across Asia Pacific.
The Polish Bank Association (ZBP), Poland
Self-government organization of banks established in 1991, with voluntary membership open to all banks under Polish law.
Council of Mortgage Lenders, UK
An integrated part of UK Finance, publishing mortgage information and member resources.
Capital Markets Board of Turkey (CMB)
The regulatory and supervisory authority in charge of the securities markets in Turkey.
Asociación Hipotecaria Española (AHE), Spain
Launched in 1983, the Spanish Mortgage Association is made up of banks, cooperatives and credit financial institutions with major presence on the Spanish mortgage market.
Affordable Housing News
Provides information on affordable housing developments across the U.S., serving investors, operators, managers, owners, contractors and lenders.
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
A forum and knowledge hub for data, analysis and best practices in public policy, working with over 100 countries to build stronger, fairer and cleaner societies.
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Australia's only organization focused solely on housing, homelessness, and urban research — conducts research that informs government policy and supports industry practices.