
This session highlights the innovative work of HFAs and their partners in human resources. PARTICIPANTS Kevin Brady, Human Resources Director | Louisiana Housing Corporation Barbara Farrand, Director of Human Resources | Rhode Island Housing Denise Lord, Senior Director, Communications and Planning | MaineHousing Molly Rodgers, Director of Human Resources and Administration | North Carolina Housing […]
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Hear expert analysts and bankers discuss the outlook for the overall economy and housing finance market. Explore trends and potential policies that will impact HFA bond issuance, investor demand, federal resources, and lending activity. DISCUSSION LEADER Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration | New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority PARTICIPANTS Mina Choo, Director | […]
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Housing policy experts explain the new Opportunity Zone program to encourage investment in economically distressed neighborhoods through favorable capital gains treatment and other tax incentives. Understand eligible Opportunity Zone investments, tools for identifying neighborhood opportunity, and the applicability of various HFA financing tools in designated Opportunity Zones. DISCUSSION LEADER Earl Poleski, Executive Director | Michigan […]
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Explore best practices and new opportunities in developing project-based integrated housing for people with disabilities. Discuss lessons learned from the first two cohorts of the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) program, including innovations in blending with capital sources, and get the latest on new federal resources for housing persons with disabilities. DISCUSSION LEADER Joel […]
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Explore how HFAs can leverage technology to optimize Housing Credit and HOME compliance and asset management processes while reducing data entry time, improving cross-team collaboration, and increasing transparency. Consider replicable models and the change management tactics needed to make new tools viable. DISCUSSION LEADER Jennifer Miller, Senior Advisor, Policy/Strategy/Data Integration/Asset Management | Illinois Housing Development […]
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Explore emerging strategies for integrating housing and healthcare, including colocation. Discuss challenges and best practices in aligning resources, funding expectations, and improving outcomes for low-income residents. DISCUSSION LEADER Margaret Salazar, Director | Oregon Housing and Community Services PARTICIPANTS Deb Burkart, National Vice President, Supportive Housing | National Equity Fund, Inc. Andy McMahon, Vice President, Health […]
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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; […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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