Housing

HUD: In 2024, FHA Supported Homeownership for More Than 790,000 Americans

Annual Report to Congress shows the Biden-Harris Administration has removed barriers to homeownership and helped borrowers with hardships while maintaining a well-capitalized Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), in 2024, HUD served more than 790,000 people. This announcement is…

HUD: Over $37 Million Delivered to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing in Reno, NV

Newly announced transaction supports the construction and rehabilitation of 150 affordable homes for low-income individuals and families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the completion of a $37 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Reno Housing Authority to expand affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. This transaction…

HUD: Nearly $4.8 Million Announced to Support Homeless North and South Carolinians After Hurricane Helene

Funding to provide shelter for homeless families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $4.8 million to support people experiencing homelessness in communities across North Carolina and South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene. Through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, funding will be allocated to Winston-Salem, NC ($548,000); Charlotte,…

HUD: $231,000 Invested to Install Solar on Rental Homes for Calais, ME Seniors

Newly closed Green and Resilient Retrofit Program transaction will fund installation of rooftop solar system. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announced the closing of a $231,623 Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transaction to help finance energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements for affordable rental homes at the St. Croix…

HUD: Veteran Homelessness Drops to Lowest on Record

Today, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veteran homelessness has dropped to its lowest level on record since the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) started counting this data in 2009. The 2024 PIT data-which will be published by HUD…

FHFA: FHLB Bank Parnterships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announced to Expand Housing Access for Tribal Communities

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced two partnerships involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) to boost awareness and liquidity for programs that expand housing access for tribal communities. In one partnership, the FHLBank of Des Moines will promote a Freddie Mac mortgage product intended to improve credit access…

HUD: Aid Offered to Juneau, Alaska Disaster Victims

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from August 5 to August 6, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the City…

HUD: Aid Offered to U.S. Virgin Island Disaster Victims

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands and ordered federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13 to August 16, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…

HUD: $3.2 Million Invested to Improve Housing for Savannah Families

HUD highlights significant climate resilience and energy efficiency renovations. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted a $3.2 million award to Savannah Gardens Senior Residences in Savannah, Georgia under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) to support significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations for more than 39 rental homes. This Comprehensive grant will…

CDFI Fund: U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund and Federal Housing Finance Agency Collaborate to Bolster CDFI Access to Capital

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the establishment of a Working Group to increase capital for affordable housing lending from the Federal Home Loan Banks. The group will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of expanding the supply of affordable…