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NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
Senate Committee To Hold Oversight Hearing on GSE Pilot Programs
The Senate Committee On Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs will meet in on October 18 to conduct a hearing entitled “Oversight of Pilot Programs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.” The witnesses will be: Ms. Sandra Thompson, Deputy Director, Division of Housing Mission and Goals, Federal Housing Finance Agency; Mr. Timothy J. Mayopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, […]
FHFA Seeks Input on Duty to Serve Plan Modifications
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is requesting public input on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) proposed modifications to their 2018-2020 Underserved Markets Plans (Plans) under the Duty to Serve (DTS) program.
Fannie Mae Calls for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing; Issues $10 million Innovation Challenge
Fannie Mae announced today a new Call for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing. The application period is open from September 26, 2018 through November 1, 2018.
House Financial Services Committee Schedules GSE Reform Hearing on Sept. 27
The Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing entitled “Oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s role as conservator and regulator of the Government Sponsored Enterprises” on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in room 2128 of the Rayburn House Office Building. This will be a two-panel hearing with the following witnesses: Panel […]
House Members Introduce Bipartisan GSE Reform Measure
On September 6, the tenth anniversary of the federal government’s takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, retiring House Financial Services Committee chair Jim Hensarling (R-TX) released a discussion draft for the Bipartisan Housing Finance Reform Act. The measure is co-sponsored by Reps. John Delaney (D-MD) and Jim Himes (D-NY) and would eliminate Fannie Mae […]
White House Proposal Would Move Rural Housing Programs to HUD, Transfer CDBG to Dept. of Commerce
The proposal would reorganize several aspects of the Federal Government, with affordable housing and GSE reform in the mix.
Fannie Mae and Grounded Solutions Network Release Inclusionary Zoning Map Available for Use, Over 800 Programs Identified
This interactive, web-based tool identifies over 800 local rental and homeownership inclusionary housing programs nationwide and includes data on state-level legislation and judicial decisions that are related to the adoption of local inclusionary housing policies.
Webinars Available for CORES and Fannie Mae Enhanced Resident Services Initiative
Presented by Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) and Fannie Mae Enhanced Resident Services is the next stage of Fannie Mae’s Healthy Housing Rewards initiative, which aims to advance the development of sustainable communities and the availability of affordable housing by encouraging affordable multifamily borrowers to implement healthy design features and resident services […]
Fannie Mae Unveils 1st LIHTC Fund Of $100M
Fannie Mae has partnered with Raymond James Tax Credit Funds for a $100 million offering, the GSE’s first investment in LIHTCs since entering conservatorship. While initially hesitant regarding the development, industry players mostly welcome participation from GSEs, who bring stability to a marketplace that saw pricing volatility from tax reform. FHFA made the announcement back […]
FHFA Publishes Fannie and Freddie Duty to Serve Plans for 2018-2020
Fannie Mae plans to purchase 269 loans secured by LIHTC properties during the two-year period while also making five LIHTC equity investments in 2019. Freddie Mac plans on making nine LIHTC equity investments during 2018-2020 serving high-needs rural regions.
FHFA Announces Reduced 2018 MF Lending Caps for GSEs
To be excluded from the caps, loans for water and energy efficiency improvements must demonstrate at least a 25% energy or water savings.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Re-enter LIHTC Market
FHFA made the announcement on November 16 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are reentering the LIHTC market as equity investors in a limited role, effective immediately.