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New Tools Expand Opportunities for Mortgage Lenders in State Housing Finance Agency Programs
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) today announced the HFA1 Affordable Homeownership Lender Toolkit, a new online resource that enables lenders to partner more...
FHFA Announces Updated Equitable Housing Finance Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Agency also releases updated Enterprise fair lending data Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced updates to Fannie Mae...
Governor Moore Announces Nearly $92 Million Awarded to Expand Broadband Access
Governor Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is awarding nearly $92 million to expand high-speed internet access to an estimated 14,500 households and businesses across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to close the digital divide through the Office of Statewide Broadband.
Alabama Housing Finance Authority and Legal Services Alabama Save 3,000 Households from Eviction
More than 3,000 Alabama households have been saved from eviction thanks to a partnership between the Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) and Legal Services Alabama (LSA).
Applications Now Being Accepted for PHFA’s 2024 Housing Policy Fellowship
With the goals of funding critical research and promoting leadership development, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announces the opening of the application period for its 2024 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to Host Open House at the Cambridge Community Engagement Center
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Community Engagement Center is hosting an open house on Thursday, April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., to welcome the Cambridge community to the space and provide information on resources that are available.
$50 Million Signed into Law to Prevent Family Homelessness
Governor Walz has signed into law a bill that provides $50 million to prevent family homelessness. “We are facing a housing crisis in every corner of our state, and too many families in communities large and small are facing the threat of eviction from their home,” said Sen. Lindsey Port.
MFA Awards $10.5 Million in Funding for Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Repairs to Homes Across New Mexico
The Board of Directors for the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) recently approved annual Energy$mart contracts for service providers to provide $10.5 million in energy efficiency upgrades and emergency repairs for low-income households.
Alabama Housing Finance Authority Launches Financial Literacy Month Activities for Kids
April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States. To commemorate this important occasion, the Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) is launching new additions to its kids’ financial literacy programs.
CalHFA Fills Director of Homeownership Position
CalHFA is pleased to have Ellen E. Martin step into the role of Director of Homeownership after Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement of her appointment.
Application Now Available for $100M Housing Options Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today has opened the application process for the $100 million Housing Options Grant Program. This program provides a new affordable housing development tool by making additional money available to create or preserve more affordable rental housing in the state.
OHCS Uplifts Governor Kotek’s Signing of HBs 2001 and 5019 as a Bold Step to Address the Housing Needs of the People of Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds Governor Tina Kotek who today signed bipartisan legislation addressing the state’s housing and homelessness crisis into law.
