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FHFA Proposes Changes to FHLB Affordable Housing Program
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued March 6 a proposed rule that would amend the Federal Home Loans Banks’ (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg launch House Wise Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds, along with Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Dave Jamison, launched House Wise Iowa on Monday.
Iowa Finance Authority Names Top Iowa Lenders
The Iowa Finance Authority today recognized the top Iowa lenders from throughout the state for their efforts in assisting first-time and repeat home buyers through Iowa Finance Authority’s programs in calendar year 2017.
AHTCC Now Accepting Applications for 24th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards
The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) is currently accepting entries for the 24th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards.
CHFA Hires New Managers in Home Finance and Community Development Divisions
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority recently hired a new manager in each of its home finance and community development divisions.
PHFA Issues RFP for Community Revitalization Program Seeking to Fund Creative Mixed-Use Development Projects Statewide
The PHFA is requesting proposals for the awarding of Community Revitalization Program funds. The funding is to be used for the construction or rehabilitation of mixed-used developments to stimulate neighborhood revitalization in Pennsylvania.
Stockton Williams Appointed NCSHA Executive Director
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Board of Directors announced today that housing and economic development expert Stockton Williams has been appointed Executive Director, effective April 2.
$25 Million Available in Tax-Exempt Bonds
The LHC announced the release of the 2018A Tax-Exempt Program. Two programs are offered in the 2018A Tax-Exempt Program, both 30-year fixed rate programs, namely the Assisted Program and the HOME/MRB Program.
USDA Announces Technical Assistance Grants for the Preservation of Section 515 Properties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) earlier this week published a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting applications from qualified non-profit organizations and public housing authorities (PHA) who will provide legal and technical assistance to organizations seeking to acquire Rural Housing Service (RHS) Section 515 properties with maturing mortgages.
AEI Housing Experts Release Plan for Winding Down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
At an event Tuesday at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), several housing experts discussed their proposal to eliminate the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and privatize most of the housing finance system.
