Federal Reserve: Six New Members of the Community Advisory Council Announced
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced six new members of its Community Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC is composed of a diverse group of experts and representatives of consumer, workforce, and community development organizations and interests. CAC members provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Board on relevant policy matters and emerging issues of…
HUD: Rental Assistance Demonstration Conversion Transaction Closed with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
174 units of deeply affordable rental homes to be preserved for low-income seniors in Cleveland, Ohio The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing on February 28 announced that it has closed a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to preserve…
SBA: 2022 Women’s Business Summit Announced for March 28-30th
In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its 2022 Women’s Business Summit on March 28-30, 2022. The summit will consist of virtual panels, “Ask an Expert” workshops, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. In-person salon/listening sessions will also be held by local and regional hosts….
HUD: FHA Insures $24.5 Million Mortgage for Affordable Multifamily Housing in Northeast Denver
Insurance endorsement provided by FHA supports affordable financing to create 119 rental homes The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on [February 28] that it has closed on a $24.5 million loan insured under FHA’s 221(d)(4) new construction mortgage insurance program for Wildhorse Ridge in Denver, Colorado. The insured loan will be used to finance the…
HUD: Better Climate Challange Announced
Secretary Fudge Announces Inaugural Low Carbon Multifamily Housing Partners Today, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge joined Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy to announce the inaugural Better Climate Challenge, a private-public partnership led by DOE with over 80 American businesses and…
FHFA: $1.1 Billion Announced for Affordable Housing Programs
Largest amount ever disbursed to Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund Today, FHFA Acting Director Sandra L. Thompson announced that the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund will receive a total of $1.138 billion for affordable housing initiatives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). This is the largest amount ever provided…
CFPB: Agency Takes Action to Thwart Illegal Auto Repossessions
High Car Prices Increase Risk of Improper Repossession by Lenders, Servicers, and Investors The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is moving to thwart illegal repossessions in the heated auto market. A compliance bulletin issued today reveals conduct observed during CFPB examinations and enforcement actions, including the illegal seizure of cars, sloppy record keeping, unreliable balance…
CDFI Fund: FY 2022 CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Application Period Opened
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today opened the fiscal year (FY) 2022 application period for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. A total of up to $500 million in bond guarantee authority is available for Eligible Community Development Financial Institutions (Eligible CDFIs) in FY 2022. Through the CDFI…
HUD: Statement on Black Homeownership Remaining Lower than a Decade Ago Despite the U.S. Homeownership Rate Experiencing Largest Annual Increase on Record
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Thursday released the following statement on the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) 2022 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America report, which examines current racial disparities in the housing market. “Today, homeownership is the principal source of wealth creation for most American households. Unfortunately, NAR’s report…
FHFA: Updated Eligiblity Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers Re-Proposed
FHFA will collect industry feedback for 60 days Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) re-proposed minimum financial eligibility requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) seller/servicers. This update will strengthen, and provide transparency and consistency of, required capital and liquidity for seller/servicers with different business models. “In an ongoing commitment to the safety…