FHFA: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a proposed rule to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) to align programs, policies, and practices that affect the prepayment rates of “To-Be-Announced” (TBA)-eligible mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The objective of the proposed rule is to enhance the overall liquidity of Enterprise TBA-eligible MBS by supporting…
EDA: $750,000 Invested to Build a Business Incubator in Hinesville, GA
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $750,000 grant to the City of Hinesville Development Authority of Hinesville, Georgia, to help construct a business incubator, supporting the community’s growth and development. “We commend the City of Hinesville for creating new opportunities for the community to grow and thrive,” said…
EDA: $616,758 Invested to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Bedford County, PA
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $616,758 grant to the Bedford County Chamber Foundation of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, to renovate and repurpose a historic building to serve entrepreneurs, businesses, non-profits, and students from the region. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 30 new jobs….
EDA: $500,000 Invested to Make Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Support Manufacturing in Tennessee
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to the Town of Huntland, Tennessee, to support construction of a municipal sewage system that will allow a local manufacturer to expand operations and will help to attract new businesses to the region. According to grantee estimates, the project is…
HUD: $12 Million Awarded to Assist Tribal Communities with Making Housing Safer
Funding to make low-income tribal housing safer and healthier WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $12 million in Healthy Homes Production grants to 13 Tribes and Tribal agencies to protect children and families from home health and safety hazards (see chart below). The grant funding announced…
EDA: $13 Million Invested to Support Manufacturers Damaged by Imports
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $13 million in Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants will be issued to support 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs) that help American manufacturers hurt by imports adjust to increasing global competition. The TAACs are located in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachussetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas,…
EDA: $600,000 Invested to Boost Growth of the Marine Science and Technology Section in Southeastern Massachusetts
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $600,000 grant to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to support the development of a formal Massachusetts Science and Technology Cluster Alliance where relevant regional institutions, businesses, and academia will work collaboratively to support the marine science and technology sector in Southeastern Massachusetts….
EDA: $592,357 Invested to Support International Trade Efforts in Arkansas
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $592,357 grant to the University of Arkansas’ World Trade Center Arkansas in Fayetteville, to promote the expansion of exports as well as job growth and retention in 57 Arkansas counties affected by natural disasters. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected…
HUD: $18 Million Awarded to Clean Up Dangerous Lead in Public Housing
Funding to protect children in 20 Public Housing Authorities WASHINGTON – In an effort to identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards in public housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is awarding $18 million to 20 public housing agencies across the country. These funds are offered through HUD’s Lead-Based…