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Taking Stock During the Shutdown (HFAi19)

Senior NCSHA staff provide a detailed briefing on recent legislative and regulatory issues impacting affordable homeownership, including down payment assistance, housing finance reform, possible changes to MRBs, and proposals for supporting new production. Learn about new NCSHA initiatives to elevate the HFAsā€™ role in policy debates and promote HFA programs. DISCUSSION LEADER Garth Rieman, Director [...]

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Homeownership Financing 102: TBA and MBS (HFAi19)

Find out how to use securitization to finance affordable homeownership loans, including the to-be-announced market; the roles of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae; hedging; and pipeline management. Discover how the securitization model can be combined with MRBs. DISCUSSION LEADER DJ Whitaker, Director of Finance and Administration | Wyoming Community Development Authority PARTICIPANTS Mike [...]

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Homeownership Financing 101: Mortgage Revenue Bonds (HFAi19)

Learn the basics or receive a refresher on Mortgage Revenue Bonds (MRBs) and Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs). Examine eligibility requirements, other program rules, the issuance process, and bond structuring fundamentals. Consider how MRBs and MCCs can help your homeownership programs thrive in todayā€™s market. DISCUSSION LEADER Susan Nance, Business Development Officer | Texas Department of [...]

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Exploring HFA Mortgage Document Standardization (HFAi19)

HFA down payment assistance programs are crucial in helping working families purchase a home. However, differing HFA program requirements can cause impediments for lenders, diminishing their interest. Hear about cross-industry efforts to explore standardizing how HFA down payment assistance program guidelines and requirements are presented. Consider the opportunities and challenges such efforts present to your [...]

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Furthering Fair Housing Compliance (HFAi19)

Explore monitoring of civil rights requirements, fair housing marketing, tenant selection plans, general public use, Section 8 nondiscrimination provisions, reasonable accommodation, accessibility standards, Violence Against Women Act requirements, and Department of Justice enforcement actions related to fair housing. DISCUSSION LEADER Jennifer Marchand, Multifamily Program Compliance Technical Advisor | Oregon Housing and Community Services PARTICIPANTS Mark [...]

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Monitoring Compliance with Income Averaging (HFAi19)

Discuss compliance challenges with the new income averaging minimum set-aside and the complexities associated with project monitoring. Understand state monitoring policies, new income limit calculations, critical compliance considerations, and emerging best practices on unit designation, the next available unit rule, and noncompliance correction. DISCUSSION LEADER Patricia Murphy, Director of Compliance | Texas Department of Housing [...]

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Strategic Housing Credit Development Siting (HFAi19)

Evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with development in high-opportunity areas and distressed neighborhoods. Understand the balance between tenant needs and market issues, fair housing considerations, and NIMBY challenges associated with sites. Explore how Opportunity Zones may impact future Credit development. DISCUSSION LEADER Mark Shelburne, Director, Office of Housing Finance | Georgia Department of Community [...]

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Managing Changes in Income Limits and Utility Allowances (HFAi19)

Examine the impact of recent income limit and utility allowance updates on Housing Credit compliance and management. Understand state agency, developer, and management company perspectives on rent increases. Explore application of new income limits and utility allowances in preservation transactions and resyndications. DISCUSSION LEADER Susan Westbrook, Manager of Rental Assets | North Carolina Housing Finance [...]

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Monitoring Compliance with Multiple Subsidies (HFAi19)

Understand conflicting compliance requirements in Housing Credit developments with multiple subsidies. Analyze the impact of tax-exempt bonds, HOME, the Housing Trust Fund, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), project-based Section 8, and Housing Choice Vouchers on development compliance and state agency monitoring responsibilities. DISCUSSION LEADER Devyn Smith, Director of Real Estate Compliance | Indiana Housing and Community [...]

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