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“Lack of availability of affordable housing continues to be an issue across the country, and as such, the renewed commitment across legislators, investors and the GSEs presents opportunities for investors to build new properties that meet these requirements or convert existing multifamily properties to affordable.” –Ernie Katai, Executive Vice President and Head of Production with Berkadia.

Single-Family Rentals Rising: A Conversation With Berkadia

One result of a strong housing market driven by low rates, high demand and supply constraints is a substantial increase in investor interest in single-family rental housing. MBA NewsLink interviewed Berkadia executives Hilary Provinse and Dori Nolan about the SFR landscape and the outlook for this burgeoning sector.

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“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of ‘home’–it became our workplace, our school and our shelter from the storm. So, the hard work of closing an affordable deal feels doubly sweet when you know that your efforts are providing high-quality affordable housing for those who need it most, when it is needed the most.”–Terry Wellman, FHA Chief Underwriter for Affordable at Berkadia, discussing affordable housing and MBA’s new FHA Affordable/221(d)(4) Underwriter Training Program.