HFA News
Hurricane Michael Homeownership Housing Relief Receives 118 Loans
Over $1.7 million has been reserved for 118 loans through Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (Florida Housing) new homeownership programs in the following Hurricane Michael impacted counties: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Taylor, Wakulla and Washington.
Lisa Beran Appointed as New Interim Executive Director of Kentucky Housing Corporation
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), the state housing finance agency, announces Lisa Beran as its new interim executive director and chief executive officer after Edwin King announced his resignation to enter the private sector.
NABJ Announces Salute to Excellence Winners: DCHFA Recognized
DCHFA was selected by the National Association of Black Journalists to receive its 2019 Salute to Excellence Award in the PR & Marketing Campaigns – Government category. The competition is the only event in the United States that honors exemplary coverage of African/ African-American people or issues exclusively.
New Financing to Create, Preserve 380 Affordable Apartments
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has approved a total of $88 million in financing for the new construction or preservation of 380 affordable apartments across western Washington. “These projects will contribute construction jobs and commercial space to their communities while providing critically needed homes for seniors and those experiencing homelessness,” said Karen Miller.
DCHFA Finances New Affordable Rental Community in Ward 7’s
The DCHFA closed out the month of July with the issuance of $19.5 million in bond financing and underwrote $12 million in low income housing tax credit equity for the construction of The Strand Residences, 86 affordable apartment homes in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. (Ward 7).
Hogan Administration Announces Awards for Affordable Rental Housing
The Hogan administration today announced the results of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's most recent application round for federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and state Rental Housing Funds.
NJHMFA Joins Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Rehabilitated Affordable Apartment Community in Bridgeton
A ribbon-cutting ceremony today marked the completion of Ivy Square Apartments, a major rehabilitation project which overhauled a 156-apartment community affordable to families. The event was attended by New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) Executive Director Charles A. Richman.
Housing Market Report Data Show Continued Demand for Housing in Most Areas of State
The most recent data in New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority’s new Housing Market Report reflect an ongoing demand and need for single-family and rental housing to keep pace with the state’s strong economy and low unemployment rate.
WHEDA Finishes Fiscal Year 2019 with Nearly a Half-Billion Dollars in Single Family Lending
In Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19), the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) provided mortgage loan funding to 3,703 individuals and families totaling $480. 8 million. This is the third largest funding total in WHEDA history and the best since 2007, just before the housing crisis hit in 2008. “Our affordable housing mission continues to grow at a rapid pace,” said WHEDA Single Family Director David Rouse.
