HFAs discuss how to connect agency staff and partners to the community to help them better relate to the people they serve, positively reinforcing your mission. Discover how to show employees first-hand how they contribute to the well-being of families, housing communities, and local businesses; educate them about departments and programs; improve teamwork and collaboration; […]
This session highlights the innovative work of HFAs and their partners in homeownership. DISCUSSION LEADER Jan Miyagishima, Director, Mortgage Operations | Alaska Housing Finance Corporation PARTICIPANTS Mounzer Aylouche, Vice President Homeownership Programs | MassHousing Kasey Kier, Assistant Commissioner, Single-Family Division | Minnesota Housing Tara Pavlik, Managing Director, Homeownership Programs Department | Illinois Housing Development Authority […]
Senior single-family program officials from FHA, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac discuss the latest developments with their affordable homeownership programs and future HFA partnership opportunities. Learn about developments with FHA’s down payment assistance policy, other FHA and USDA policies, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s specialized HFA loan products. DISCUSSION LEADER Brent Adney, Director, […]
NCSHA provided comments to HUD on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Streamlining and Enhancements. NCSHA urges HUD to continue to emphasize data-based planning and support grantees’ compliance efforts to achieve the ideals of the Fair Housing Act. NCSHA also encourages HUD to continue to recognize the distinctions between state […]
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Survivors of domestic violence and trafficking face a number of housing barriers related to the crimes committed against them. Discuss strategies for providing safe, affordable housing for survivors, including legal and practical considerations. Get updates on the Violence Against Women Act and other housing protections. DISCUSSION LEADER Timothy Veenstra, Director, Asset Management | Illinois Housing […]
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This session highlights the innovative work of HFAs and their partners in finance. DISCUSSION LEADER Blair Bingham, Finance Administrator | Alabama Housing Finance Authority PARTICIPANTS Thomas Bryan, Controller/Director of Accounting | Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Nandini Natarajan, Chief Financial Officer | Illinois Housing Development Authority Wendy Smith, Senior Policy Advisor/Incoming Deputy Executive Director Housing […]
This session highlights the innovative work of HFAs and their partners in communications. Discover how HFAs use interactive digital content, humorous television ads and videos, approachable characters, and even billboards to make themselves heard above the noise when promoting their programs and impact. DISCUSSION LEADER Margret Graham, Communications Manager | Washington State Housing Finance Commission […]
Understand key findings from significant new research on Housing Credit development costs, including reports from the Government Accountability Office and Abt Associates. Consider cost variations related to project size, location, and tenancy and the impact of various development cost drivers. Explore strategies to determine the appropriate balance between cost and quality. DISCUSSION LEADER Julie Cody, […]
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When the CEO and CIO partner, they can drive innovation by aligning new technology investments with the organization’s strategic objectives, prioritizing initiatives and increasing transparency. This shift in operations, calculated to keep pace with the opportunities created by evolving technologies, can launch an organization’s digital transformation. HFA leaders share their journeys during this session. DISCUSSION […]
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