How does a state HFA’s role as a HOME or HTF lender and Housing Credit allocator affect its strategic approach to managing these resources? Learn about policy and structuring options to mitigate the risk involved with using mixed financing and how to set up these deals for compliance success. Share your challenges and best practices […]
Read More… from Mixed Financing, Part 1: Underwriting (HFAi21)
Discuss the required provisions and mechanics of HOME/HTF written agreements; learn about and exchange transactional best practices and recommendations. TRAINER Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting […]
Do you know what to review in your HOME reports to help you manage your programs? Exchange best practices as we discuss how to spot warning signs and identify common issues. PARTICIPANTS Peter Huber, Deputy Director, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Jessica Suimanjaya, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office […]
Read More… from HUD Clinic: Using HUD Systems to Manage Programs (HFAi21)
While HOME and HTF have many similarities, they are still different programs with different statutory and regulatory underpinnings. During this session, identify and discuss key programmatic differences states must be aware of when managing both programs. PARTICIPANTS Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting Ginny Sardone, Director, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department […]
Read More… from Compare and Contrast HOME and Housing Trust Fund (HFAi21)
HUD staff guide you through the HOME and HTF environmental review processes and requirements. Hear the differences between the two programs explained and learn what that means for internal procedures and documentation. Discuss how to navigate the processes and requirements when projects are funded from both sources — and how to effectively manage it all. […]
HOME participating jurisdictions have invested in CHDO projects and CHDO capacity since the program’s inception. With the CHDO set-aside currently suspended and COVID-19 impacting organization finances, how can you help CHDOs survive in the current environment? Learn strategies to engage these long-time HOME partners and review and ask questions about certification rules, reservation deadlines, and […]
Read More… from COVID Response, Part 2: Working with CHDOs (HFAi21)
Housing Trust Fund Essentials In this introductory session, learn about the Housing Trust Fund’s key statutory and regulatory requirements, eligible activities and expenses, and planning documents, as well as how to design your rental and homeownership programs. TRAINER Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF […]
COVID Response, Part 1: Financial Oversight and Preserving At-Risk Assets Learn more about how the COVID-19 waivers can help stabilize a HOME rental project that is financially troubled. Discuss ways to identify at-risk properties and strategies for addressing longer-term viability post-COVID. TRAINERS Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA […]
Read More… from COVID Response, Part 1: Financial Oversight and Preserving At-Risk Assets (HFAi21)
Get the most up-to-date guidance on policies, waivers, and best practices for administering HOME and the Housing Trust Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. PARTICIPANTS Martha Murray, Affordable Housing Specialist | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Diane Thompson, Assistant Director, Program Policy Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and […]
