The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is raising the upfront guarantee fee on its Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program from 1.00% to 1.50%, a change that takes effect Oct. 1 and applies to new Firm Commitments, including refinances. The...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLBank Topeka) is awarding $5 million through the third annual iteration of its Native American Housing Initiatives (NAHI) Grants Program. This year’s NAHI grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing...
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLBank Dallas) is now offering a $1 million fund to support affordable housing on tribal lands in its District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. The new Native American Housing Opportunities Fund will...
A new trade association for real estate professionals, an increased focus on Native American housing and a historic church’s unexpected collapse. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are the hits and misses for the week of Jan. 22-26. Hit and Miss:...
It is well known and documented that Native Americans in tribal areas have some of the worst housing needs in the United States. The issue of safe and affordable housing for tribal members has been in a crisis state for decades, if not centuries. According to a study...
HUD Raises Section 184 Mortgage Guarantee Fee 50%, Effective Oct. 1
