Expert trainers explain new Fair Housing Act design and construction requirement safe harbors, HUD requirements on assistance animal requests, Violence Against Women Act rules relating to reasonable accommodations and emergency transfers, and how potential changes in fair housing policy and enforcement may impact development and management of affordable housing. PARTICIPANTS Mark English, President | E&A […]
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Industry leaders discuss strategies for minimizing the impact of the pandemic on existing Housing Credit developments. Explore innovative approaches to rental assistance, provision of social services, marketing, tenant income qualification, property management, and use of technology to enhance project operations and improve asset management. DISCUSSION LEADER Shannon Nardinelli, Compliance Section – Senior Program Manager | […]
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Senior Treasury and HUD officials discuss suspension of statutory provisions, regulatory waivers, and other program guidance in response to the pandemic, plus the outlook for new IRS and HUD guidance, income limits, QCT and DDA designations, and other program news. DISCUSSION LEADER James Tassos, Deputy Director of Tax Policy and Strategic Initiatives | National Council […]
This document is a notice of a public hearing scheduled for March 24, 2021, on proposed Housing Credit regulations for the average income test. View Document […]
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State HFAs discuss the technological solutions they’ve implemented, including debit card payments and mobile apps, for a variety of servicing functions — and how they decide whether to outsource technology development or leverage internal resources. DISCUSSION LEADER Chuck Kracht, Director of Loan Servicing | Idaho Housing and Finance Association PARTICIPANTS Pamela Holmes, Director of Loan […]
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State HFAs are mission-driven, public-purpose organizations created to further affordable housing priorities within their states. During this session, finance directors discuss how they balance those priorities with the financial management of their HFAs. Gain greater insight into how single-family production and loan servicing can generate revenue to help your HFA do even more for affordable […]
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A record number of states were hit with natural disasters in 2020. HFAs often assist other state agencies with post-disaster housing recovery efforts. Learn about the successes and pitfalls of using CDBG-DR and other funds for homeownership retention and recovery programs, as well as what your HFA can include now in its resiliency planning to […]
Loan servicing professionals have opportunities to share critical knowledge with borrowers during routine interactions. Learn how to use every conversation to ask questions and educate your borrowers, setting them up for success. DISCUSSION LEADER Ginger Fox, Mortgage Servicing Compliance Officer/Special Projects Administrator | Kentucky Housing Corporation PARTICIPANTS Veronica DePotty, HUD Grant Manager and Housing Education […]
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Senior officials with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) discuss recent guidance and their 2021 plans. Hear the latest on FHFA’s plans for moving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship, the GSEs’ affordable housing goals and Duty-to-Serve obligations, and FHA’s efforts to clarify […]
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