FHFA: Final Rule Regarding Minority and Women Inclusion Regulations Amended to Require Diversity and Include Strategic Planning
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is publishing a final rule that amends its existing Minority and Women Inclusion regulations to require Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Banks, and the Office of Finance (the regulated entities), to develop and implement strategic plans to promote diversity and inclusion of minorities,…
HUD: Winners for 2017 Healthy Homes Awards Announced
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) today announced that four model programs around the nation are recipients of the HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes, an award recognizing excellence in making indoor environments healthier through healthy homes. For the third consecutive year, HUD and…
CFPB: New Advisory Board and Council Members Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of new consumer experts from outside the federal government to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. The four bodies provide advice to CFPB leadership on a broad range of consumer financial issues…
HUD: $50 Million in Housing Counseling Grants Awarded
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $50 million in housing counseling grants to hundreds of national, regional and local organizations to help families and individuals with their housing needs and to prevent future foreclosures. HUD’s housing counseling grants and the additional funding they leverage will assist…
Census Bureau: 2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review Meeting
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold its quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review on Tuesday, July 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the auditorium at Census Bureau Headquarters. Agenda topics include high-level program updates, an update on testing, and review of 2020 Census operations, and systems readiness. In order to provide wider access to this…
CDFI Fund: Registration Open for FY 2017 Capital Magnet Fund In-Person Application Workshops
Registration is now open to attend in-person application workshops for the fiscal year (FY) 2017 application round of the Capital Magnet Fund. Two in-person workshops—a morning session and an afternoon session—will be held at the CDFI Fund’s offices in Washington, D.C. on July 26, 2017. The same information will be covered during each workshop session….
FHFA: 2018-2020 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Proposed
Washington, D.C. – In accordance with the provisions of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today proposed a rule that would establish new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2018 through 2020. FHFA is requesting comment on the proposed rule. When finalized,…
FHFA: Deadline Extended to July 31 on Request for Input to Improve Access to Credit for Borrowers with Limited English Proficiency
Washington, DC – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is extending the deadline from July 10 to July 31 to allow more time for interested parties to provide input on issues facing qualified mortgage borrowers with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) throughout the mortgage life cycle process, including mortgage lending and servicing. FHFA announced on May…
CDFI Fund: 2017 Funding Round for Capital Magnet Fund Opens
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today opened the fiscal year (FY) 2017 funding round for the Capital Magnet Fund. Through the Capital Magnet Fund, the CDFI Fund competitively awards funds to CDFIs and qualified non-profit housing organizations. These awards can be used to finance affordable housing activities,…
HUD: $127 Million to Protect Children and Families from Dangerous Lead and Other Home Hazards Awarded
WASHINGTON – In a continuous effort to keep families and their children safe from lead-based paint and other home health and safety hazards, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $127 million to 48 state and local government agencies (see chart below). The grant funding announced today will reduce…