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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Understanding Preservation Needs\, Risks\, and Tenant Protections
DESCRIPTION:As the publicly supported housing stock continues to age\, many affordable rental homes face growing capital needs and expiring rent restrictions. Register today for episode one of our preservation webinar series\, Understanding Preservation Needs\, Risks\, and Tenant Protections\, on October 22\, 2019\, at 2 p.m. EST. You’ll hear from four knowledgeable panelists as they highlight preservation challenges\, the importance of tenant protections\, and federal strategies for preservation. \nJoin us to learn: \n\n\nThe types of risks affecting the nation’s affordable housing stock\nPreservation needs and risks of LIHTC properties\, and those in rural communities\nThe importance of adopting tenant protections\n\n\nPresenters: \n\nBridgett Simmons\, Staff Attorney\, National Housing Law Project\, managing editor of HUD Housing Programs: Tenants’ Rights\, Fifth Edition\nDan Emmanuel\, Senior Research Analyst\, National Low Income Housing Coalition\, co-author Balancing Priorities: Preservation and Neighborhood Opportunity in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Beyond Year 30\nLance George\, Director of Research and Information\, Housing Assistance Council\, co-author Rental Housing for a 21st Century Rural America: A Platform for Preservation.\nVince Reina\, Assistant Professor\, University of Pennsylvania\, author The Preservation of Subsidized Housing: What We Know and Need to Know
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-understanding-preservation-needs-risks-and-tenant-protections/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NLIHC":MAILTO:info@nlihc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190327T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
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SUMMARY:USDA Section 502 Loan Program Updates: USDA Handbook 1-3550 Updates from 2017 – 2019
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe USDA Section 502 Direct Loan Program is intended to provide very low- and low-income people with the opportunity to acquire\, build\, rehabilitate\, improve or relocate dwellings in rural areas. By providing payment assistance and extended loan terms to eligible borrowers\, the program increases an applicant’s repayment ability. Nonprofit organizations with certified loan packagers can assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with USDA Rural Development to package and deliver complete Section 502 loan applications. This webinar will provide information on revisions to the handbook for the USDA Section 502 Loan program (HB-1-3550). We will discuss changes implemented during FY 2017 and 2018. Most changes relate to the determination and documentation of applicant assets\, income and credit history.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/usda-section-502-loan-program-updates-usda-handbook-1-3550-updates-from-2017-2019/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180906T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150652Z
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SUMMARY:Rural America is Losing its Affordable Rental Housing
DESCRIPTION:HAC’s New Report from HAC Examines the Maturing Mortgage Crisis \nA Crisis. The increasing lack of affordable housing is not just an urban problem. Rental housing options in rural America are not only sparse\, but also declining. An important source of housing in many rural communities are rental homes financed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Today there are over 13\,000 USDA rental properties providing more than 415\,000 affordable homes to families and individuals across rural America. No new USDA direct-financed rental housing has been developed in years\, and the existing properties are increasingly losing their affordability provisions restrictions. The impacts of this trend are problematic for rural renters and communities. \nA Platform for Preservation. The Housing Assistance Council conducted a comprehensive assessment of USDA’s multi-family housing investments to better understand this issue and inform strategies that preserve this resource for rural communities and residents. \nPlease join HAC for the release of RENTAL HOUSING FOR A 21ST CENTURY RURAL AMERICA A Platform for Preservation. \nWHEN: Thursday September 6\, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EDT
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/rural-america-is-losing-its-affordable-rental-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180406T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150631Z
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SUMMARY:Business Development For Tribes & Native Projects
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  \nComments by: Cora Gaane of Wells Fargo Bank\, N.AMatt Harrington\, Business TA SpecialistPatty Gobert\, Loan Administrator \nHow to Join\nFriday\, April 6 at 12 PM CT (1 pm ET\, 11 am MT\, 10 am PT)Call in number 1(866)740-1260. Access 7779137On your computer\, Log on to ReadyTalk.com and use the same access # (7779137) \nTry it a few days ahead of time in case you need to download software to make it work!Presented by the Rural Development Leadership Network in cooperation with the Housing Assistance Council. Funding provided by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. \n\nContact:\nStarry Krueger\, RDLN (212)777-9137 starrykru@aol.comP.O. Box 98\, Prince St. Station\, New York\, NY 10012 www.ruraldevelopment.org
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/business-development-for-tribes-native-projects/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180302T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
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SUMMARY:Tribal/Federal Relations: Understanding the Basis for Community and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Twila Martin-KekahbahTurtle Mountain Band of Chippewa IndiansMember and Three-time Elected Chair \nHow to Join\nFriday\, March 2 at 12 PM CT (1 pm ET\, 11 am MT\, 10 am PT)Call in number 1(866)740-1260. Access 7779137On your computer\, Log on to ReadyTalk.com and use the same access # (7779137) \nTry it a few days ahead of time in case you need to download software to make it work!Presented by the Rural Development Leadership Network in cooperation with the Housing Assistance Council. Funding provided by the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. \n\nContact:\nStarry Krueger\, RDLN (212)777-9137 starrykru@aol.comP.O. Box 98\, Prince St. Station\, New York\, NY 10012 www.ruraldevelopment.org
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/tribal-federal-relations-understanding-the-basis-for-community-and-economic-development/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170619T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150714Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Advancing Health Equity Efforts in a Changing Policy Environment
DESCRIPTION:Three leading experts with federal-level experience will share strategies and points of leverage for organizations and individuals who seek to continue their efforts to promote health equity. This discussion will be practical and interactive. \nBuilding Healthy Places Network’s Executive Director\, Doug Jutte\, will be joined by: \n\nHoward Koh\, Professor\, Harvard School of Public Health & Harvard Kennedy School\, Former US Assistant Secretary of Health\nDavid Lipsetz\, Senior Fellow\, Housing Assistance Council\, Former Associate Administrator for Rural Housing and Community Facilities at USDA\nEllen Seidman\, Senior Fellow\, Urban Institute\, Former Director\, U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Thrift Supervision
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-advancing-health-equity-efforts-in-a-changing-policy-environment/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170504T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150652Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Preserving Affordable Rural Rental Housing: New Tools and Promising Practices
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:\nThousands of affordable rental properties in rural communities are in danger of being lost to disrepair or market forces in the next decade. This free Connecting Communities® webinar will explore strategies that are being implemented to try and preserve them\, with a focus on recently released data and tools that can help community organizations and their partners better understand the current landscape of rural affordable rental housing. \nJoin us on May 4 to hear presenters from PolicyMap and USDA Rural Housing Service describe the tools and data their organizations have developed or are hosting. You’ll also hear a practitioner’s perspective\, as the leader of Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership discusses how his organization is using those tools and resources to identify at-risk properties and assess preservation strategies. \nPresenters include: \n\nElizabeth Nash\, ‎Vice President of Data and Product Development\, PolicyMap\nBryan Hooper\, Deputy Administrator for Multifamily Housing\, USDA Rural Housing Service\nRick Goodemann\, Chief Executive Officer\, Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-preserving-affordable-rural-rental-housing-new-tools-and-promising-practices/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part IV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iv-2/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part IV
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iv/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160810T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part III: Overview on VA REO Property Preservation and Maintenance and Access Opportunities for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nPresentation | Recording | Handbook \nJoin the Housing Assistance Council on Wednesday\, August 10\, 2016 for VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part III: Overview on VA REO Property Preservation and Maintenance and Access Opportunities for Nonprofits.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-iii-overview-on-va-reo-property-preservation-and-maintenance-and-access-opportunities-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160713T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
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SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Heroes Part II: An Overview on the VA Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Presentation | Recording | Application \nIf you are not a Veteran or Veteran service provider\, you may not be aware of all the great features of VA loans\, or the specific assistance VA can provide to Veterans. Join the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for the “Housing Resources for Heroes Part II: Overview on the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program. \nThis webinar\, the second in the “2016 Veterans Resources Summer Series”\, will provide general information of the SAH grant program\, eligibility\, uses along with the necessary actions Veterans need take to obtain a SAH grant. The webinar will also feature a discuss on the specific options of assistance available to Veterans with service-connected disabilities to assist with building\, remodeling or purchasing an adapted home. Participants will have ample opportunity following presentations to ask questions of the subject matter experts. \nThe SAH grant is designed to assist Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities live independently in a barrier-free environment by providing help constructing or modifying a home to meet their adaptive needs.  Specifically\, SAH grants can be used in one of the following ways: \n\nConstruct a specially adapted home on land to be acquired;\nBuild a home on land already owned if it is suitable for specially adapted housing;\nRemodel an existing home if it can be made suitable for specially adapted housing; or\nApply the grant against the unpaid principal mortgage balance of an adapted home already acquired without the assistance of a VA grant
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heroes-part-ii-an-overview-on-the-va-specially-adapted-housing-grant-program/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160622T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160622T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The State of the Nation's Housing 2016
DESCRIPTION:The State of the Nation’s Housing 2016 report at will be released on June 22\, 12:30 – 1:30 pm. The event will be streamed live a thttps://jchs.harvard.edu. \nPanelists for this event include: \nDiana Olick  \, Reporter\, CNBC (moderator)Chris Herbert\, Managing Director\, Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Stuart Miller\, CEO\, Lennar CorporationMayor Setti Warren\, City of Newton\, MassachusettsDiane Yentel\, President and CEO\, National Low Income Housing Coalition
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-state-of-the-nations-housing-2016/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
UID:10000318-1465394400-1465398000@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:VA Housing Resources for Hero’s: An In-depth overview on the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nIntroduction | Presentation | Recording | VA Home Loan Resources | VA Loan Limits \nIf you are not a Veteran or mortgage lender\, you may not be aware of all the great features of VA loans\, or the specific assistance VA can provide to Veteran borrowers who are having trouble making their mortgage payments. Join the Housing Assistance Council (HAC) and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for the “Housing Resources for Hero’s: An in-depth overview and discussion on the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit. \nThis webinar\, the first in the “2016 Veterans Resources Summer Series”\, will provide general information on the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit\, program and loan eligibility\, and the actions Veterans can take to obtain a VA-guaranteed home loan. The webinar will also feature a panel discuss on the assistance that may be available to Veterans who are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments. Participants will have ample opportunity following presentations to ask questions of the subject matter experts. \nThe VA home loan program was part of the original GI Bill of Rights in 1944\, and is credited with helping create suburban America and the American middle-class. Since 1944\, VA has guaranteed over 22 Million home loans for over 16 Million Veterans and their families. Roughly 80-percent of Veterans are homeowners\, and VA loans comprise about 10-percent of new loans in the current market. While many VA loans are made in urban or suburban areas\, a sizeable portion — over 15 percent — are made to Veterans living in rural areas. \nVA loans are made by private-sector mortgage companies or banks– VA provides a guaranty backing on the loan that essentially takes the place of a down payment. VA loans are the only major loan product in the market that does not require a down payment. VA loans may be used to purchase a home\, refinance an existing loan\, build a home\, or make energy efficient improvements. Interest rates on VA loans are generally lower than rates for other mortgage types\, and VA limits the amount of fees and charges a borrower can be charged as part of the transaction. Flexible underwriting criteria (such as no minimum FICO requirement) may make qualifying for a VA loan easier than for another type of loan. VA loans are also ‘reusable’—a Veteran may use the benefit multiple times throughout his or her life. In addition to maximizing Veterans’ opportunities to obtain home loans\, VA is committed to ensuring all defaulted VA borrowers receive every opportunity to avoid foreclosure.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/va-housing-resources-for-heros-an-in-depth-overview-on-the-va-home-loan-guaranty-benefit/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160603T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Permanent Supportive Housing: A Comprehensive Approach to Tribal Housing
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR I: June 3\, 2016\, 1:00-2:30 pm Eastern TimePermanent Supportive Housing: A Comprehensive Approach to Tribal Housing \n\nMarilyn Zimmerman / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention\nDede Devine / Native American Connections\nLiz Drapa / Corporation for Supportive Housing\n\nJoin the webinar at https://cc.readytalk.com/r/z02k9cf59sr5&eom.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-permanent-supportive-housing-a-comprehensive-approach-to-tribal-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160510T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: The Future of Rural Communities: Implications for Housing
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Rural Communities: Implications for Housing is a policy forum to be held May 10\, 2016 at the Federal Reserve Board’s Martin Building in Washington\, D.C. Participants in the forum will explore changing demographic and economic trends that are exacerbating existing housing and community development policy misalignments in rural communities\, promising models for addressing community needs resulting from collaboration between policymakers and practitioners\, and the unanswered research and policy questions that could contribute to developing evidence-based policy uniquely targeted to the needs of rural communities. \nThe forum will be hosted by the Federal Reserve Board in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Rural Development\, with critical thought leadership and support provided by NeighborWorks America and the Housing Assistance Council. \nWhile the forum is invite-only\, the public will be able to live-stream the event and materials presented will be available for download after the event.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-the-future-of-rural-communities-implications-for-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
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SUMMARY:CRA in Rural America Part III: Investments in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Power Point | Recording | FFIEC Mapping Tool \nThe Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)\, enacted in 1977\, requires federally insured depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their entire service area\, particularly those low- and moderate income\, economically distressed\, and geographically isolated areas\, in a manner that is consistent with safe and sound operation. The CRA\, originally created as a response to discriminatory lending practices which primarily affected urban areas\, is rarely discussed from a rural perspective despite the fact that the CRA evaluates all depository institutions. \nThe CRA is implemented by the three federal bank regulators through periodic lender examinations of all Federally insured depository institutions. These CRA examinations vary in occurrence and detail based on lender asset size with small lenders being evaluated less frequently (usually\, once every five years) and less thoroughly (one test area instead of the three applied to large banks). Upon completion of the examination\, regulators’ award banks ratings based on their compliance with the CRA. Regulators can then use a poor rating to deny lender applications for such things as opening a new office or acquiring another bank. \nIA relatively small percentage of lenders\, less than 10 percent\, consistently earn the highest\, “outstanding” ratings. This lenders regularly exceed federal requirements in meeting the credit needs of their services area. These lenders can then serve as examples of how a bank can ensure credit to all in a safe and sound manner. How might this type of behavior be achieved in other lenders? \nThis webinar\, the third in a series of three\, will explore CRA rated outstanding lenders. The webinar will include an evaluation of lenders that consistently earn CRA outstanding ratings. The presentation will identify consistently rated outstanding lenders\, describe their characteristics\, and identify key aspects that are related to their outstanding performance. The webinar will include a panel to discuss the CRA and rural communities.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/cra-in-rural-america-part-iii-investments-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160406T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150657Z
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SUMMARY:Section 504 Overview and Updates
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Presentation | Recording \nPlease join us for the USDA RD Section 504 Rural Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program Overview and Updates webinar on Wednesday\, April 6\, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time! This webinar provides an in depth overview of USDA Rural Development’s Section 504 Rural Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants program. Discussion will include the purpose\, eligibility\, 504 requirements\, loan terms as well as program regulations.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/section-504-overview-and-updates/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160330T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T172121Z
UID:10000217-1459346400-1459350000@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Section 502 Overview and Updates
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Power Point | Recording | USDA Listserv \nThis webinar provides an in depth overview of USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 Single-Family housing direct and guaranteed loan program. Discussions will cover the program purpose\, eligibility\, 502 requirements\, loan terms and regulations. Participants will also hear and learn about how conditional commitments can be the basis for developing a single unit or multiple units more efficiently.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/section-502-overview-and-updates/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
UID:10000304-1458136800-1458140400@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:CRA Investments in Rural Communities: Successful Uses
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nIntroduction | Presentation | Recording | Report \nThis webinar\, the second in a series of three\, will explore two successful rural development projects that earned CRA credit for the lenders involved. The discussion will include parties involved with a farmworker housing and a preschool project. In each case\, the participants will briefly describe the CRA’s role in their project. The participants will also\, in a discussion panel format\, note challenges related to the CRA in rural communities and how these challenges can potentially be addressed to develop a successful project.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/cra-investments-in-rural-communities-successful-uses/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160225T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150631Z
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SUMMARY:Community Reinvestment Act in Rural America
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nIntroduction | Power Point Presentation | Recording \nThe Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)\, enacted in 1977\, requires federally insured depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their entire service area\, particularly those low- and moderate income\, economically distressed\, and geographically isolated areas\, in a manner that is consistent with safe and sound operation. The CRA\, originally created as a response to discriminatory lending practices which primarily affected urban areas\, is rarely discussed from a rural perspective despite the fact that the CRA evaluates all depository institutions.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/community-reinvestment-act-in-rural-america/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160225T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150631Z
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SUMMARY:Community Reinvestment Act in Rural America
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nIntroduction | Power Point Presentation | Recording \nThe Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)\, enacted in 1977\, requires federally insured depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their entire service area\, particularly those low- and moderate income\, economically distressed\, and geographically isolated areas\, in a manner that is consistent with safe and sound operation. The CRA\, originally created as a response to discriminatory lending practices which primarily affected urban areas\, is rarely discussed from a rural perspective despite the fact that the CRA evaluates all depository institutions.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/community-reinvestment-act-in-rural-america-2/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160218T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
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SUMMARY:Duty to Serve and What it Means for Rural America
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted:\nIntroduction | Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording \nThe Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is convening an interactive e-learning to assist housing providers and policymakers better understand the Duty to Serve Rule\, and what it may mean for Rural America. The session is also intended to help inform comments to the Duty to Serve Rule.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/duty-to-serve-and-what-it-means-for-rural-america/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160217T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150657Z
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SUMMARY:What does the 2017 Budget Mean for Rural Housing?
DESCRIPTION:Materials Posted\nWelcome | Power Point Presentation | Webinar Recording \nThe Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2017 was released on February 9\, 2016. What will it mean for rural housing programs? Join the Housing Assistance Council for a brief presentation and Q&A session.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/what-does-the-2017-budget-mean-for-rural-housing/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Housing Assistance Council":MAILTO:registration@ruralhome.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150658Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Webinar - Rural America at a Glance\, 2015 Edition
DESCRIPTION:ERS Economist Lorin Kusmin will discuss the most recent indicators of social and economic conditions in rural areas\, focusing on the U.S. rural economy\, including employment\, population\, poverty\, and educational attainment in a webinar on January 13.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-webinar-rural-america-at-a-glance-2015-edition/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150625T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194923Z
UID:10000219-1435242600-1435246200@ruralhome.org
SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Veterans Choice Program Google Hangout
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 25 at 2:30 EST the Veterans Choice Program Google Hangout will be live streamed on YouTube.  Veterans can leave questions on this blog post in advance of the event.  The experts will be answering some of the questions live!    VA experts will discuss: \n\nEligibility requirements\nHow to find a provider and make a Choice Program appointment\nWhat happens after your Choice Program appointment\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nFor additional information on the Choice Program\, visit: https://vaww.va.gov/CHOICE/Choice_Program_Training_Materials.asp. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact VHA10B2Action@va.gov\, and thanks for all you do to increase access to care for our rural Veterans!
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-veterans-choice-program-google-hangout/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150624T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150659Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: State of the Nation's Housing 2015 Live Webcast
DESCRIPTION:The State of the Nation’s Housing 2015 will be released by live webcast from the Ford Foundation in New York on Wednesday\, June 24 at Noon (Eastern). The webcast will feature a panel discussion and viewers will be able to tweet questions using the hashtag #harvardhousingreport to the panelists: 
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-state-of-the-nations-housing-2015-live-webcast/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150213T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150716Z
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SUMMARY:Non-HAC: Understanding Housing Needs in Your Community Using Data from the American Community Survey
DESCRIPTION:The National Housing Conference will host this webinar. \nThe American Community Survey (ACS) can be a great source of data for analyzing housing needs in your community. Sometimes\, however\, finding the right information using the Census Bureau’s American FactFinder can be complicated. And once you’ve found the data\, it is sometimes a challenge to figure out how to present the data effectively. This webinar will demonstrate how to find local demographic and housing data from the ACS and will provide guidance for effective ways to present the data to describe housing affordability and needs. During the webinar\, we will develop an example needs analysis using ACS data. In addition\, there will be a hands-on portion of the webinar where participants will gather data for their own community and begin to analyze their own housing needs. By the end of the webinar\, participants will have gained knowledge about the population and housing data available from the ACS and will have expertise in accessing and presenting ACS data for their city\, county or neighborhood.
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/non-hac-understanding-housing-needs-in-your-community-using-data-from-the-american-community-survey/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20141015T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20141015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T084313
CREATED:20201020T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T150632Z
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SUMMARY:Eradicating Substandard Manufactured Homes: Replacement Programs as a Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nToday’s manufactured housing industry has made high quality\, energy efficient homes affordable to millions of Americans and is a promising partner for non-profit developers. Some of the most exciting partnerships involve replacement programs\, which seek to replace older\, substandard manufactured homes with new state-of-the-art units. Join the NeighborWorks Rural Initiative for an informative webinar where Matthew Furman\, an Edward M. Gramlich Fellow at Harvard University\, will share his research regarding manufactured housing replacement programs. During this session we will examine the following key questions: \n\nWhat model year manufactured homes should be targeted for replacement?\nHow can manufactured home replacement programs be administered and funded?\nDo manufactured housing replacement programs work best when they include financial subsidies to homeowners?\nWhat are key policies to include in a manufactured housing replacement programs?
URL:https://ruralhome.org/event/eradicating-substandard-manufactured-homes-replacement-programs-as-a-strategy/
LOCATION:Online Meeting\, United States
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