Steve O’Connor, MBA’s Senior Vice President for Affordable Housing Initiatives, recently announced plans to retire at the end of September.
Tag: Affordable Housing

MBA Launches Upgraded CONVERGENCE Site
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced a revamped version of the CONVERGENCE section of its website, aiming to benefit its members and a broader audience.

#MBA CREF23: Solving America’s Affordable Housing Supply Challenge
SAN DIEGO–The persistent affordable rental housing shortage is growing worse as rents rise faster than incomes in many places, industry practitioners said here at the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention & Expo.

#MBA CREF23: Solving America’s Affordable Housing Supply Challenge
SAN DIEGO–The persistent affordable rental housing shortage is growing worse as rents rise faster than incomes in many places, industry practitioners said here at the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention & Expo.

MBA Mortgage Action Alliance Call to Action Urges Support for Affordable Housing Legislation
The MBA Mortgage Action Alliance this week issued a Call to Action, urging its members to contact their members of Congress in support of bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to improve, expand, and create tax credit programs that increase affordable housing supply for renters, homeowners and buyers.

FHFA to Establish Federal Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, Sustainable Housing
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Tuesday announced its intent to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable and Sustainable Housing.

Ginnie Mae Outlines Plan to Fight Housing Costs, Boost Housing Supply
Ginnie Mae on Wednesday said it will take on a larger role in HUD’s efforts to fight rising housing costs and boost housing supply, releasing a Fact Sheet outlining its efforts to drive liquidity toward equitable and affordable housing.

HUD Updates Steps in Boosting Housing Supply
HUD last week announced a series of steps aimed at boosting housing supply, particularly in areas with minority borrowers.

HUD Updates Steps in Boosting Housing Supply
HUD last week announced a series of steps aimed at boosting housing supply, particularly in areas with minority borrowers.

Administration Announces Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
The Biden Administration on Wednesday announced a number of steps aimed at creating, preserving and selling to homeowners and non-profits nearly 100,000 additional affordable homes for homeowners and renters over the next three years, with an emphasis on the lower and middle segments of the market.