Join us as we discuss affordable housing and how two leading government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, who help sustain the national housing market, can better support affordable homeownership. While their mission is to support affordable housing, a new video (https://youtu.be/j_e1Ki6q7_c) by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy suggests a straying from mission and […]
On Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30–5:20 PM CT, NCRC CEO Jesse Van Tol will speak on a panel titled “Minding the Gap: The Community Perspective” at the 2026 Forum in New Orleans, LA. The session will explore community perspectives on equitable access, where well-intentioned programs may fall short, and how institutions can build authentic partnerships […]
Strengthen your housing counseling practice by effectively using technology in virtual and hybrid service delivery. This course is designed for counselors navigating digital tools while maintaining HUD-compliant documentation and protecting client information. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Client Management Systems (CMS), CRM platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot, and tools for virtual meetings, secure […]
The Loan & Financial Readiness Cohort Application is a 7-week program designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to become loan-ready. Participants will learn to navigate the lending process, strengthen financial capacity, and prepare lender-ready materials to confidently pursue and secure capital. Please complete this application carefully. Incomplete applications may not be considered. […]
NCRC CDF Interim Executive Director Gregory Dyson will speak at the Atlantic Union Bank's (AUB) celebration for Small Business Partnership Grant recipients on April 28. This luncheon will bring together AUB leadership and CDFI partners, including NCRC CDF, for an afternoon of recognition, collaboration and inspiration. It will celebrate the amazing work each of the organizations […]
Join us for an inspiring evening as we come together to recognize exceptional leadership and innovation in Utah’s affordable housing landscape. For the first time, we are hosting this celebration as a dinner rather than a breakfast—creating space for a fun, uplifting night dedicated to honoring those who are shaping a more equitable and sustainable housing future. […]
Today, affordable quality housing is often out of reach. Standard remedies tend to focus on tweaking regulations, zoning, and public subsidies. But what if systemic shifts are needed? That is a central claim of solidarity economy advocates. In this 90-minute Shelterforce webinar, panelists will outline what a solidarity economy is and what its principles are […]
Join this three-day virtual course designed to help housing counselors build the math and analytical skills needed to meet HUD standards. Through interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and live problem-solving, you’ll learn how to perform accurate financial analyses, calculate affordability, and assess client readiness across rental, pre-purchase, and foreclosure prevention situations. In just 9 hours, you’ll […]
Opportunity Zones 2.0 (OZ 2.0) is an updated federal investment incentive program created under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It provides tax benefits to encourage private investment in low-income census tracts. OZ 2.0 will shape the community investment landscape for the next decade. The process is competitive and time-sensitive. Members who act […]
Navigating evolving servicing rules and complex financial challenges requires sharp, practical skills. This 90-minute workshop equips housing counselors to confidently guide homeowners from early delinquency through foreclosure, with a focus on assessing hardship, determining affordability, and identifying the best retention or exit strategies. Through interactive case studies and scam-avoidance exercises, participants will strengthen their ability […]
In this session, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will be joined by Andrew Schramm from the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) to review general SNAP and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) eligibility criteria and explore how referral processes work between administering agencies and service providers. We will also cover the basic programmatic requirements that third-party partners […]
This webinar explores the evolving Opportunity Zone landscape and what it means for housing, economic development, and community investment practitioners. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Opportunity Zones 2.0, emerging policy changes, workforce housing strategies, and how to build strong project pipelines that align private capital with community priorities. Through real world examples and implementation strategies, […]
