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Reducing Regulatory Barriers in Federal Housing Programs: NCSHA’s Recommendations

In response to the White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing and on behalf of its member state housing finance agencies, on January 31, 2020, NCSHA recommended specific steps the Departments of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and Treasury can take that will lead directly to more affordable housing financing and development. […]

IRS Revenue Ruling 2020-4: Income Limits Computation for Average Income Test

The IRS Revenue Ruling 2020-4 provides guidance on the calculation for Housing Credit income limits at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 percent of area median income, for purposes of the Housing Credit Average Income Test under Section 42(g)(1)(C). View Document […]

ACTION Statement on Infrastructure and the Housing Credit

The A Call to Invest in Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Campaign, which NCSHA co-chairs, provided this statement to members of the House Ways and Means Committee in response to its January 29, 2020, hearing, “Paving the Way for Funding and Financing Infrastructure Investments.” […]

NCSHA Comments to FHFA on GSE Pooling Practices

This document is NCSHA’s comment letter to FHFA raising HFAs’ concerns to Director Calabria about the RFI on the GSEs’ UMBS pooling practices. This letter was sent to FHFA on January 21, 2020. […]

Industry Comments to FHFA on GSE Pooling Practices

This document is a joint letter from housing industry organizations to FHFA on its RFI regarding GSE UMBS pooling practices. It was sent to FHFA Director Mark Calabria on January 17, 2020 […]

In Depth with Fannie, Freddie, and the FHLBs (HFAi20)

Delve into the details of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s latest initiatives to support affordable homeownership and meet their Duty-to-Serve obligations and discuss how to partner with the Federal Home Loan Banks to finance affordable homeownership. DISCUSSION LEADER: Kimberly Stuart, Manager, Homeownership and Home Improvement | Minnesota Housing PARTICIPANTS: Joel Adamo, Vice President | Federal […]

Washington and Market Updates (HFAi20)

A leading housing economist outlines current trends impacting the home-buying market, and an expert panel briefs you on legislative and regulatory issues that will impact homeownership programs. DISCUSSION LEADER: Garth Rieman, Director of Housing Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives | National Council of State Housing Agencies PARTICIPANTS: Michael Koessel, Director, Head of Housing Group | Citigroup […]

Servicing Essentials: Industry Outlook (HFAi2020)

Experienced servicing industry staff and outside experts offer their insights into the pressing issues impacting mortgage servicing today and in the future. DISCUSSION LEADER: Pamela Homes, Director of Loan Servicing | Virginia Housing PARTICIPANTS: Sharon Robinson, Originations Servicing Oversight Manager | Bayview Loans, LLC. Donna Schmidt, Managing Director | DLS Servicing Consultants, LLC Amy White, […]

Special Briefing: Managing Your Program’s Cybersecurity Risk (HFAi20)

How can you, as a program manager, ensure your agency is protecting your borrowers’ sensitive data? How should your agency respond if your data is compromised? Legal and cybersecurity experts walk you through your legal obligations, outline strategies for preventing cyberattacks, and share best practices. DISCUSSION LEADER: Lesli Wright, Deputy Executive Director | Wyoming Community […]