Both urban and rural places in the U.S. are experiencing housing shortages, and affordability remains a major issue across much of the country. Public officials, development finance professionals, and private developers alike are working to address gaps in housing types and price points, but financing such projects often requires creativity. During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, a panel of housing finance experts will discuss the tools, programs, and strategies that can be used to meet local demand for affordable housing options.

This is the first installment of the 2023 SSBCI Learning Series hosted by CDFA. The learning series is focused on strengthening understanding of the SSBCI rules, supporting efforts to design effective programs, and providing strategies to help reach hard-to-serve businesses. During the 2023 SSBCI Learning Series, CDFA will elevate those conversations as well as host sessions geared toward successfully implementing new SSBCI programs and financial products, reaching targeted small businesses and business sectors, and effective program reporting and compliance strategies.