HUD: $123 Million Made Available to Address Youth Homelessness
Funding will provide new housing opportunities and improve community response systems to end youth homelessness. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $51.1 million in Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants to 38 communities across 26 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. See list of awardees here. Additionally, HUD released a $72 million funding…
OCC: Acting Comptroller Discusses Improving Consumer Financial Health
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today discussed improving customer financial health during a presentation at the Emerge Financial Health conference in Chicago. Mr. Hsu’s written remarks in support of his presentation discussed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s work to describe financial health and develop measures of financial health that…
HUD: Deal Finalized to Promote Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience for New York Families
The transaction is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to provide more comfortable homes for families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs, announced it has completed a $192,000 loan transaction under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program…
CFPB: Process Launches to Recognize Open Banking Standards
New rule establishes process for recognizing data sharing standards and prevents dominant incumbents from squelching startups Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule outlining the qualifications to become a recognized industry standard setting body, which can issue standards that companies can use to help them comply with the CFPB’s upcoming Personal Financial…
HUD: New FHA Loan Program Launched to Invest in Manufactured Home Communities
New program offers affordable financing for organizations to purchase or refinance and revitalize manufactured home communities to lower housing costs across the country. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced the launch of its new Manufactured Home Community loan product, which will provide an FHA-insured financing option for…
HUD: Agency Celebrates Annual National Homeownership Month
The June celebration reinforces the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting affordable homeownership and lowering housing costs for American families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) joined President Joe Biden to celebrate June as the 22nd Annual National Homeownership Month. During National Homeownership Month, HUD is proud to double down on its ongoing leadership and…
FDIC: New Survey Highlights Potential Bankable Moments at IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Providers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a report today providing insight into the role the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) providers have in helping unbanked Americans access banking products and services. The FDIC’s research suggests VITA providers are well-positioned to expand economic inclusion during bankable moments, such as when a client opens a…
EDA: $6.6 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Job Growth in Halifax County, VA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $6.6 million grant to Halifax County, Virginia, for water infrastructure improvements needed to support job growth and economic development. This grant will provide increased water service to the Virginia Motorsport Technology Park, creating jobs and opportunities in the…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Strengthen the Healthcare Workforce at White Earth Reservation in Minnesota
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the White Earth Tribal and Community College in Mahnomen, Minnesota, to support healthcare workforce development. This grant will provide mobile medical training units and related equipment to help nursing students prepare for good-paying, in-demand…