
Industry leaders and experts discuss the latest trends in housing bonds and mortgage-backed securities. Learn about new innovations for financing affordable homeownership programs, including how HFAs are using variable rate debt; investor concerns; and the effects of homeownership program design on financing techniques. DISCUSSION LEADER Ignatius MacLellan, Managing Director, Homeownership | New Hampshire Housing Finance […]
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The loan servicing staff from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac brief you on their newest servicing policies and guidelines to help you effectively manage servicing compliance responsibilities. DISCUSSION LEADER Christine Antaya, Servicing Director | Georgia Department of Community Affairs/Georgia Housing and Finance Authority PARTICIPANTS Jenise Hight, Director of Credit Risk | Fannie Mae Ryan McGuinness, […]
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Hear directly from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about its ongoing review of federal mortgage rules and from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency about how possible changes to Community Reinvestment Act regulations could impact MRBs and affordable lending programs. A leading legal expert discusses how you can comply with the Securities and […]
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac discuss their latest affordable single-family activities. Explore how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s preferred HFA products, Duty-to-Serve initiatives, and other new activities present partnership opportunities for HFAs. DISCUSSION LEADER Jon Rogers, Senior Division Manager, Single Family Lending | West Virginia Housing Development Fund PARTICIPANTS Simone Beaty, Mortgage Servicing Policy | […]
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Update on FHA, USDA, Ginnie Mae, and VA Salon I/II, Ballroom Level Leading experts discuss the latest regulations, guidance, and new policies at FHA, Ginnie Mae, and USDA. A top homeownership officer from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shares its latest initiatives. DISCUSSION LEADER Cris White, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer | Colorado Housing […]
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Senior NCSHA staff provide a detailed briefing on recent legislative and regulatory issues impacting affordable homeownership, including down payment assistance, housing finance reform, possible changes to MRBs, and proposals for supporting new production. Learn about new NCSHA initiatives to elevate the HFAs’ role in policy debates and promote HFA programs. DISCUSSION LEADER Garth Rieman, Director […]
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Find out how to use securitization to finance affordable homeownership loans, including the to-be-announced market; the roles of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae; hedging; and pipeline management. Discover how the securitization model can be combined with MRBs. DISCUSSION LEADER DJ Whitaker, Director of Finance and Administration | Wyoming Community Development Authority PARTICIPANTS Mike […]
Read More… from Homeownership Financing 102: TBA and MBS (HFAi19)

Learn the basics or receive a refresher on Mortgage Revenue Bonds (MRBs) and Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs). Examine eligibility requirements, other program rules, the issuance process, and bond structuring fundamentals. Consider how MRBs and MCCs can help your homeownership programs thrive in today’s market. DISCUSSION LEADER Susan Nance, Business Development Officer | Texas Department of […]
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HFA down payment assistance programs are crucial in helping working families purchase a home. However, differing HFA program requirements can cause impediments for lenders, diminishing their interest. Hear about cross-industry efforts to explore standardizing how HFA down payment assistance program guidelines and requirements are presented. Consider the opportunities and challenges such efforts present to your […]
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