
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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Hear updates on Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities, Section 202 Housing for the Elderly, and other HUD multifamily housing programs for vulnerable populations. Discuss HUD’s Section 811 Notices of Funding Availability and new opportunities to assume delegate processing responsibilities for Section 202 and 811 awards, as well as challenges and best practices in […]
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With HUD’s highly anticipated release of the PBCA Request for Proposals just around the corner, get an overview of likely bid preparation requirements and guidance on both pre-award and post-award protest options, and discuss the future of contract monitoring and oversight. PARTICIPANTS: C. Kelly Kroll, Partner | Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP Andrew Mohr, Partner […]
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Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) are the largest, most available tool for creating new project-based rental assistance. Learn how HFAs and other public housing agencies can use project-based Housing Choice vouchers to meet their programmatic goals, especially in tight housing markets. Explore PBV program elements and requirements and delve into strategies for project-basing HUD–VASH and Section 811 […]
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Discuss opportunities and challenges in preserving federally-assisted rental properties and the latest tools and techniques to address the varied needs of an aging portfolio. Get updates on HUD’s Section 210 Transfer Authority, Section 8bb rental assistance contract transfers, and USDA Rural Housing Services’ actions to address properties with maturing mortgages. DISCUSSION LEADER: Brian Miller, Director, […]
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During this program, gain a better understanding of essential Housing Credit and Section 8 tenant qualification procedures, income determination calculations, general public use requirements, application of student rules, and tenant income certifications. In Part 2 of this program, delve deeper into tenant qualification issues, focusing on tenant selection plans and compliance with fair housing and […]
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Federal agency officials and multifamily finance experts discuss financial structuring and underwriting strategies for developments using HUD and USDA multifamily programs, the Capital Magnet Fund, tax-exempt bonds, and other financing. DISCUSSION LEADER: Shawn Colbert, Director of Housing Development | New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority PARTICIPANTS: Thomas Bernaciak, Deputy Director of Production | U.S. Department of […]
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