HFA News
Wendi Redfern-Curtis Joins DCHFA as Senior Vice President of Single Family Programs
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has named a new Senior Vice President of Single Family Programs, Wendi Redfern-Curtis. As Senior Vice President, Mrs. Redfern-Curtis will oversee DCHFA’s homeownership assistance programs, to include DC Open Doors, DC4ME, DC MAP COVID-19 and the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP). Mrs. Redfern-Curtis has more than 20 years of experience in transformational community development, affordable housing development, and organizational change management.
Governor Hogan Announces $14.5 Million in Project Restore Awards
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the second round of recipients for Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. In this round of awards, 209 businesses will receive $5.2 million in rental subsidies and $9.3 million in business operations grants over the next two years, totaling $14.5 million in support. Overall, more than 350 businesses across every jurisdiction in the state will benefit from the program.
Mortgage Related Pandemic Relief Soon Available From Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Alaska homeowners impacted by COVID-19 will soon have access to apply for mortgage and related assistance through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s Alaska Housing Homeowner Assistance. The objective of the congressionally approved program is to reduce mortgage delinquencies, forbearances and foreclosures, as well as prevent loss of utilities or energy services, providing a new layer of security for Alaskans facing challenges due to the pandemic.
Centreville Bank Steps Up to Provide Banking Access to RentReliefRI Applicants
RIHousing announced today a new partnership with Centreville Bank to assist RentReliefRI applicants who do not have access to a traditional bank account. RentReliefRI is a program that provides rental and utility assistance to help eligible renters maintain housing stability. The partnership provides banking access to applicants who receive direct rental payments but lack an account or an existing relationship with a financial institution.
Agency Recognizes Partners Who Promote Affordable Homeownership
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) recently recognized nine of its partners with Champion of Affordable Housing Awards for their outstanding promotion and delivery of its homeownership programs. “Homeownership is traditionally one of the most coveted goals of individuals and families,” said NDHFA Executive Director Dave Flohr. “Through our Champion Awards, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency honors the housing professionals who partner with the agency, promote our programs, and help to make homeownership affordable.”
WHEDA and CSH Welcome Teams for the Inaugural Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and CSH announced that seven teams will participate in the inaugural 2022 Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute. The teams include diverse professionals from across the state. All groups will create a plan to develop affordable housing with access to supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Governor Murphy Announces Foreclosure Prevention Funding to Support New Jersey Communities and Residents
Today, Governor Phil Murphy announced that $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) will be allocated to support New Jersey’s Foreclosure Prevention Act (P.L. 2021, c.34) program administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). NJHMFA will use these funds to stabilize communities through supportive homeowner interventions and vacancy rehabilitation and sale, stemming the loss of single-family homes to rental property investment firms.
MaineHousing Welcomes Frank O’Hara as New Chairman
MaineHousing Tuesday welcomed four new members to its Board of Commissioners including newly appointed board chairman Frank O’Hara. Appointed by Gov. Janet Mills and confirmed by the Maine State Senate O’Hara takes the gavel from outgoing Chair Lincoln P. Merrill, Jr. O'Hara has been an independent public policy consultant since 1987.
Digital Equity & Inclusion Funding Applications Now Being Accepted
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering two separate Digital Equity & Inclusion grant opportunities with a total funding of $7 million. One application is for digital inclusion initiatives and the other is for community/gap networks. Connected Communities Grant Program: This grant program is designed to assist local community based organizations, non-profits, and anchor institutions in creating Gap Networks and Community Networks. Those networks are designed to address the affordability challenge many low to moderate income household’s face in subscribing to the internet.
