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HAF Program Helped a Half Million Homeowners Through 2023, Treasury Reports
The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) assisted more than 500,000 homeowners through 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced earlier this week. Treasury’s announcement coincided with the release of HAF program data through the fourth quarter of 2023. The agency also published a blog post highlighting how state and tribal HAF programs have applied lessons from the Hardest Hit Fund program when implementing HAF.
Pritzker Administration Provides Nearly $300 Million in Emergency Mortgage Assistance
Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) released the “Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Final Report,” highlighting the distribution of $298.6 million in emergency mortgage assistance that helped 16,845 households avoid foreclosure across the state.
MassHousing Is Providing $19.2 Million in Financing for 62 New Affordable and Workforce Rental Homes on Cape Cod
MassHousing is providing $19.2 million in affordable and workforce housing financing to Pennrose, LLC for the redevelopment of Cape Cod Five Bank’s former operations center in Orleans into 62 new affordable rental homes for residents with a range of incomes.
MassHousing Has Awarded $220,000 for Affordable Sober Housing and Supportive Services in Massachusetts
MassHousing has awarded $220,000 in grant funding to help preserve 28 affordable sober housing units and provide supportive services to 385 men, women and families impacted by substance use disorder.
Governor Hochul Awards $260 Million in Funding to Build and Preserve More Than 1,800 Homes Across New York
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $260 million has been awarded through tax credits and subsidies to create or preserve 1,852 affordable, supportive, and sustainable homes in 29 developments across New York State.
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Unveils Its 2023 Top Metro and Rural Mortgage Lenders Who Are Fueling Affordable Housing
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced its 2023 Top Mortgage Lender Award recipients as part of its annual lender recognition program.
New Treasury Department Data Show Homeowner Assistance Fund Kept More Than 500,000 Families In Their Homes
Alongside data, Treasury Department releases new blog post detailing how the Biden-Harris Administration learned lessons from the 2007-2008 financial crisis to build an effective and lasting...
Registration Is Now Open for PHFA’s May Statewide Housing Conference
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s Housing Forum planned for early May includes two exceptional keynote speakers, 23 educational sessions, a bus tour of a new, local tiny house village, and plenty of networking opportunities.
Virginia Housing Names Tammy Neale CEO
Virginia Housing today announced that Tammy Neale has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Neale is a longtime executive at Virginia Housing with 39 years of service.
Senate Confirms WHEDA Board Members
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced that the Wisconsin Senate confirmed the reappointment of Board Chair Ranell Washington and Treasurer Jeffrey Skrenes and approved the first-time appointment of Jasmine Mercado, Spring Bank's VP of Commercial Lending.
NCSHA Washington Report | March 15, 2024
No part of the country offers more compelling proof that solving housing affordability is a top priority for policymakers of every political persuasion than the Mountain West. From blue...
HHFDC Selects Master Planner for Key Kapolei Parcel
The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) has selected two experienced homebuilding companies to master plan and develop up to 900 affordable rental and for-sale homes at one of the largest, remaining undeveloped properties in the Villages of Kapolei.
