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Affordability is defined along a spectrum of impact that begins with the FHFA definition of affordability up to the point where 100% of the renters in a property are paying no more than 30% of their income for rent.
Fannie Mae’s Sponsor-Initiated Affordability loan program provides better pricing and underwriting flexibility to incentivize the creation or preservation of affordable units to tenants earning 80% of the Area Median Income or less.
Read MoreFreddie Mac’s Tenant Advancement Commitment is for borrowers who want to provide a private-sector approach to solve the U.S.’s rent affordability crisis. Learn about the Commitment in this resource from Freddie Mac.
Read MoreFannie Mae and the National Housing Trust compile a list of local affordable housing for a few states and cities.
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Research The National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach tool shows how much someone needs to earn to afford a modest apartment in the U.S.
Read MoreLearn about the impact of stable and affordable housing on families and communities with this piece by Enterprise Community Partners.
Read MoreThis research article explores whether a lack of affordable housing in the U.S. is negatively impacting the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
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Best Practices Multifamily Impact Council members Freddie Mac, Wells Fargo, and Bridge Investments Group collaborated to build Walden Lake, an affordable workforce property in Plant City, Fla. Learn about this 352-unit garden-style apartment complex in this piece from Freddie Mac.
Read MoreThe Community Preservation Corporation hosted a webinar focused on financing strategies for preparing New York’s affordable housing to confront climate change.
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