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FHFA Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 Directs GSEs to Work with HFAs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) earlier today released its final Strategic Plan for 2018-2022. The plan outlines FHFA's goals and priorities for overseeing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs).
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today released its Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report.
Florida Housing Announces New Board of Directors Chair and Vice Chair
Ray Dubuque and Ron Lieberman concluded their first meeting as the recently named Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing).
Mayors and Business Leaders Launch Coalition to Combat Homelessness and Increase Investment in Affordable Housing
A bipartisan group of mayors and business leaders from around the country yesterday announced a new initiative to protect and expand current levels of federal spending for programs addressing the issues of affordable housing and homelessness.
Louisiana Housing Board Chairman Appoints Committee Chairs
Louisiana Housing Corporation Board of Directors Chairman Buddy Spillers has appointed Willie Rack, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, to serve as chair of the Administrative and Finance Committee.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards Iowa $9.1 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that Iowa has been awarded more than $9.1 million in federal funds to support homelessness assistance initiatives through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program.
Maryland Mortgage Program Announces New Loan and Down Payment Assistance Products
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recently announced new loan and down payment assistance products and debuted a redesigned website for the Maryland Mortgage Program before an audience of lenders, realtors, counselors, mortgage insurers, and other program partners.
Congress Passes New Stopgap Funding Bill, Ending Government Shutdown
On January 22, President Trump signed a new stopgap spending bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, officially ending a three-day government shutdown. This Continuing Resolution (CR), which passed the House and Senate earlier in the day, is the fourth in a series of short-term spending bills since the 2018 fiscal year began in October. The CR funds federal programs, including HUD and USDA affordable housing programs, at FY 2017 levels; reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through February 8; and funds the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years.
