The Massachusetts Bankers Association has rolled out a new Web site designed to market banks to consumers.

The new site, http://www.massbankmortgages.com/, is "designed to clear up confusion about the availability of mortgage credit and encourage consumers to invest wisely in residential real estate," according to a press release.

The MBA says the site will also get the word out to consumers that there’s actually "plenty of money and credit available for qualified borrowers and first-time homebuyers at Massachusetts banks."

"Many people might be surprised, but our local banks are experiencing higher loan demand," said Daniel J. Forte, president of the MBA. "There has been a flight-to-quality as consumers increasingly recognize that our local banks never steered off course and are still the most stable, trustworthy and reliable source for homeowner credit."

The site is divided into major sections that include "What You Should Know About Bank Mortgages and What You May Not Know"; "At Massachusetts Banks There is Money to Lend"; "What Caused the Crisis and Will it End Soon?"; "Mortgage Points to Ponder"; "Links to Massachusetts Banks"; and Resources.