FHFA Finalizes Changes to FHLB Housing Goals
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today finalized several changes to the housing goals for the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Browsing: Affordable housing
Time to Focus on the Senior Housing Crisis
By investing in accessible and affordable housing, banks can support their older neighbors and help develop thriving communities.
FHFA Revises GSE ‘Duty-to-Serve’ Guidance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today issued revised guidance for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on their “duty to serve” three specified markets, including manufactured housing, affordable housing and rural housing.
Podcast: Celebrating Bankers’ Community Commitment
The latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast continues a pre-Thanksgiving tradition by interviewing the winners of ABA’s 2019 Community Commitment Awards. These stories present the perfect inspiration as we prepare for the season of thanks and giving.
Leader of the Pod
Meet Puget Sound banker Laurie Stewart, who is chairing ABA in 2019-20.
GSEs to Prepare for Exit from Conservatorship Under New FHFA Strategic Plan
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today released its updated strategic plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, outlining three broad objectives for the GSEs including preparing for their eventual exit from conservatorship.
Eight Banks to Receive Community Commitment Awards
The American Bankers Association Foundation has recognized eight banks for their outstanding commitment to their communities.
FHLBs’ Affordable Housing Funds Up 15% in 2018
The Federal Home Loan Banks awarded approximately $458 million in affordable housing program funds in 2018, a 15% increase from the year prior, according to a report released today by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
FHFA to Increase Multifamily Loan Caps for GSEs, Eliminate Exclusions
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced today that it will raise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s caps for multifamily lending to $100 billion for each GSE.
A ‘Housing First’ Approach to Homelessness
The goal: help the individual or family obtain housing quickly, increase self-sufficiency and keep them housed.