This data, released on February 24, 2022, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, illustrates the uses of funding under the Emergency Rental Assistance programs in Quarters 1 – 4 of 2021. Open Excel File […]
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On this webpage, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) answers frequently asked questions about the Homeowner Assistance Fund program. Go to Webpage Related CFPB Resources for Homeowners: Avoid Foreclosure Exit Forbearance Help for Homeowners Blog: “If you’re a homeowner struggling to make housing-related payments due to the pandemic, help is available or coming soon“ Find […]
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This February 10, 2022, report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) examines the Treasury Department’s policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program flexibilities intended to enable grantees to spend funds more quickly and the nexus between such policies and fraud prevention policies and procedures. In the report, GAO highlights the need for Treasury […]
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On February 9, 2022, the HOME Coalition, which NCSHA convenes, sent this letter to leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) urging them to devote the maximum amount possible for the HOME program in a final FY 2022 appropriations bill. The letter supports the $1.85 billion for […]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its proposed Strategic Plan for 2022–26 for public comment on February 9, 2022. Comments are due on March 11, 2022. This draft document reflects FHFA’s priorities as the regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. View […]
This February 8, 2022, letter outlines NCSHA’s concerns with the process for reporting to the Treasury Department on the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. In the letter, NCSHA urges Treasury to fix technology problems with its reporting portal, streamline reporting requirements, and provide technical assistance to ERA grantees. View Document […]
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This February 4, 2022, letter, signed by 46 national organizations including NCSHA, supports the nominations of Julia Gordon for Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration/Assistant Secretary for Housing, Solomon Greene for Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, Arthur Jemison for Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, and David Uejio for Assistant Secretary for […]
Attached is a list of 16 questions the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published in HUD’s online resource center on February 3, 2022, pertaining to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) and how HAF funds should be used in conjunction with FHA’s loss mitigation procedures. View Document Find the Homeowner Assistance Fund Program in Your State […]
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Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund From Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, is a housing-related program funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to assist Pennsylvania homeowners facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began after January 21, 2020 (including a hardship that began before January 21, 2020, […]
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