Find out how the Cornerstone Partnership’s assessment of 14 of San Mateo County’s affordable homeownership programs uncovered 12 high-impact practices that are necessary in order for programs to adequately protect the public investment and protect homebuyers.
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This report demonstrates the benefits of affordable homeownership for both homeowners and communities. The National Housing Institute provides four case studies of programs that help families build assets while preserving the affordability of their homes over time.
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As part of our work building tools to help programs better manage their affordable housing programs, Cornerstone Partnership conducted an assessment of affordable ownership housing programs in San Mateo County, California to offer guidance for the jurisdictions as well as… Read the rest
This report demonstrates the benefits of affordable homeownership for both homeowners and communities. The National Housing Institute provides four case studies of programs that help families build assets while preserving the affordability of their homes over time.
Click here to download the report.
This … Read the rest
As part of our work building tools to help programs better manage their affordable housing programs, Cornerstone Partnership conducted an assessment of affordable ownership housing programs in San Mateo County, California to offer guidance for the jurisdictions as well as… Read the rest
Fannie Mae has developed a thoughtful set of guidelines that allow lenders to originate mortgages for buyers of permanently affordable homes. The guidelines are designed to protect the lender’s security interest in the property and right to repayment while still… Read the rest
FHFA announced in Mid September 2010 that it would soon publish new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2010 and 2011. The final rule includes set percentages for annual mortgage loans to lower-income families as well as… Read the rest
HUD has a resource website dedicated to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The NSP Resource Exchange, located at www.hudnsphelp.info… Read the rest, hosts TA tools created by national TA providers along with NSP webinars, HUD updates, FAQs and HUD guidelines.
A new research report from the Urban Institute suggests that local programs that provide significant purchase assistance to low-income buyers while preserving long-term affordability can offer a sustainable and scalable strategy for overcoming generational asset inequality. Read the article here.… Read the rest
