Testimony, Comments, Correspondence
NCSHA Comments on SEC Concept Release on MBS Disclosure Requirements
NCSHA submitted these comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) October 1 Concept Release soliciting input on potential changes to its disclosure requirements for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and other asset-backed securities (ABS).
NCSHA Priorities in the ROAD to Housing Act
This paper highlights provisions NCSHA believes to be the most impactful in the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025.
NCSHA Comments on FHFA Strategic Plan for 2026–30
On November 3, 2025, NCSHA a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sharing input on the agency’s proposed Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030.
NCSHA Comments on Proposed GSE Affordable Housing Goals 2026–28
On November 3, 2025, NCSHA submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) responding to its proposed Affordable Housing Goals for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2026 to 2028.
Background on the Qualified Contract Problem and Solution
This letter, signed by NCSHA and ten other affordable housing practitioners and advocates, focuses on the importance of qualified contracts of Housing Credit properties in an effort to prevent the loss of affordable housing.
ACTION Campaign Letter to House Financial Services Committee Urges Increase of PWI Cap
On October 30, 2025, The ACTION Campaign sent this letter to congressional housing leaders urging an increase to the cap on banks’ public welfare investments.
Congressional Republicans’ Letter to HUD to Extend CoC Grants
A group of Congressional Republicans sent this letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging HUD to extend for an additional 12 months all Continuum of Care grants set to expire in 2026.
Sign-On Letter to Congress on Protecting Continuum of Care Funding
On October 27, 2025, national affordable housing advocates, including NCSHA, sent this letter to congressional leaders urging them to include a no-cost provision in upcoming spending legislation to ensure all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care grants expiring in 2026 are renewed for 12 months.
CDFI Fund Support Letter from Republican Legislators to Treasury, OMB
More than 100 Republican members of the U.S. Senate and House signed this October 23, 2025, letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought urging the Trump Administration to maintain and fully execute the statutory responsibilities of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund,
