FHFA: CFPB and FHFA Release Additional Data from the National Survey of Mortgage Originations for Public Use

Details Borrower’s Experiences Obtaining a Mortgage The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released additional loan-level data for public use collected through the National Survey of Mortgage Originations (NSMO).  The data provide insights into borrowers’ experiences in getting a residential mortgage.   The NSMO is […]

HUD: 2020 Secretary’s Awards Kicks Off with Healthy Homes Competition

 Award is an excellent opportunity to highlight successful work on the state and local level intersectinghealth and housing Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it’s opening this year’s HUD Secretary Awards for Healthy Homes. Promoting healthy homes that foster strong, vibrant communities and families has […]

HUD: Bus Tour Arrives in Los Angeles

Visit with United Dwelling part of nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Los Angeles, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson visited United Dwelling, an organization that creates accessory […]

HUD: Secretary Carson Delivers Keynote Address at Schwarzenegger’s Homelessness Summit

Visit is part of the nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Los Angeles, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson gave a keynote address at ‘Unhoused:’ Addressing Homelessness in California […]

HUD: Bus Tour Arrives in Riverside for Faith and Public-Private Partnerships Discussion

Grove Church visit part of nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited Riverside, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour.” Secretary Carson participated in a roundtable discussion about affordable housing and toured […]

HUD: Affordable Housing Bus Tour Arrives in San Diego

Visit is part of the nationwide “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour”  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today visited San Diego, California, as part of his “Driving Affordable Housing Across America” Bus Tour. Secretary Carson met with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to discuss […]

HUD: Trump Administration Proposes 2021 HUD Budget

Budget preserves rental subsidies; increases homeless assistance and healthy housing President Trump today announced the release of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget, “A Budget for America’s Future.” The FY21 budget seeks to provide the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with $47.9 billion in funding to assist the fight to […]

HUD: Funds Awarded to Build 1,100 Homes for Low-Income Seniors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $51 million in housing assistance to non-profit organizations across the country to finance more affordable housing construction, provide rental assistance, and facilitate supportive services delivery for very low-income seniors. “Expanding affordable housing opportunities is a priority, especially […]

HUD: Opportunity and Revitalization Council Report Issued

During the North Carolina “Opportunity Now” Summit, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson issued a report to the President on behalf of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (“Council”), of which Secretary Carson is the Chair. This report includes 180 action items that have already […]

HUD: Additional $260,000 Announced to Public Housing Authorities to Assist Young People Aging Out of Foster Care

Today, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced an additional $258,606 in funding for HUD’s new Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative. Seven housing authorities will receive this funding, continuing HUD’s efforts to assist young adults transitioning out of foster care and who are at risk of homelessness. […]