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IFA Honors Premier Bank and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank for Advancing Beginning Farmer Success on National Ag Day
In celebration of National Ag Day, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) today announced Premier Bank in Rock Valley as the Top Beginning Farmer Loan Program Bank of the year and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank in Boone as the Beginning Farmer Loan Program Lender of the Year for 2025.
Sara Everest Promoted to IT Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has promoted Sara Everest to IT Director. In her new role, Sara leads VHFA’s information technology function, guiding technology investments that support day to day operations while driving long term organizational goals.
NCSHA Washington Report | March 20, 2026
The wide-ranging executive orders on housing the White House issued last week represent the strongest statement ever of federal intent to lower the cost of buying and building homes through...
Housing New Mexico and Sol Housing Celebrate Farolito Senior Community Grand Opening Ceremony in Albuquerque Friday
Housing New Mexico and Sol Housing celebrated the grand opening of Farolito Senior Community in Albuquerque Friday, March 20.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Earns National Distinction from U.S. Bank
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) was honored today by U.S. Bank as one of the nation’s top housing finance agencies (HFA) for its leadership in advancing homeownership.
VHFA Appoints Deborah Flannery as Deputy Executive Director to Lead Growth in Investments and Mission Impact
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced today the promotion of Deborah Flannery to Deputy Executive Director, a new leadership role created to support the Agency’s rapid growth in housing investments and mission impact statewide.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards $1.95 Million in Community Resilience and Capacity Building Across Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is awarding $1.95 million in capacity building grants (ORCA CB program) to 13 community partners working to expand and preserve affordable rental housing across the state.
Kentucky Housing Corporation Honors Top Partners, Announces Closing Cost Grant
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), the state housing finance agency, recognized its 2025 top homeownership partners yesterday at the 21st Annual Top Producer Awards. The event was held at Savor at River House in Louisville.
MassHousing Has Awarded $150,000 to Support Art and Cultural Opportunities for Residents of Agency-Financed Rental Housing Communities
MassHousing has awarded $150,000 to support art and cultural opportunities for residents of seven agency-financed rental housing communities across Massachusetts.
Governor Walz Reappoints Stephen Spears to Minnesota Housing Board
Governor Tim Walz announced the reappointment of Stephen Spears of Plymouth to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (Minnesota Housing) Board of Directors, effective March 4, 2026. Spears’ term expires January 7, 2030.
Virginia Housing Announces New Board of Commissioners
Virginia Housing recently announced Dr. Tamarah Holmes, Director of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), as a new board member for the Virginia Housing Board of Commissioners.
President Trump Issues Executive Orders on Removal of Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing, Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
This afternoon, President Trump signed two executive orders (EOs) focused on removing regulatory barriers to affordable housing construction and promoting access to mortgage credit. An email to stakeholders announcing the EOs also stated, “President Trump will continue to advance his housing affordability agenda with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act before Congress,” underscoring his support for the legislation the Senate passed this week that includes several NCSHA priorities, including reforms to the HOME program; raising the public welfare investment cap, which could bring more bank investment to the Housing Credit program; and decoupling of rural rental assistance from Rural Housing Service mortgage programs.
