Development Finance Review Weekly - September 3, 2026
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This Week's Features |
The 2026 National Development Finance Summit Returns on November 18-20!
The CDFA National Development Finance Summit is three days of face-to-face engagement with the brightest minds in development finance from across the nation. Join us in Savannah, where history and a touch of southern charm set the tone to discuss development finance topics, trends, financing solutions, and more. Learn more and register today—early bird rates end September 18!
CDFA Advanced Finance Week - October 6-8
Join us for Advanced Finance Week, where you can take the Advanced Bond, Advanced RLF, and Advanced Tax Credit Courses! These courses are great for development finance professionals with a solid foundation who want to level up their knowledge. Learn more and register through September 18 for Early Bird Rates!
4 Big Wins That Come with Housing Affordability
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is being hailed by both parties as a win. Although the bill won't make a big dent in housing and rental prices, it may spur positive effects on downtown rehabilitations, human health, public safety, environmental impacts of homes.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the CDFA Latino Finance Learning Series!
The Latino Finance Learning Series is a three-part program highlighting organizations actively advancing access to capital in Latino communities—and the financing strategies making that work possible. Join us September 22, 23, & 24 for all three targeted sessions, or register for each session individually. Learn more!
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National Headlines |
Are ‘Opportunity Zones' Creating Opportunity? Rural America Is Waiting.
NOTUS | Sep. 3 | Economic Development | Opportunity Zones
County Launches Grant to Help East County Small Businesses
CountyNewsCenter | Sep. 2 | Economic Development | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
How Did Louisiana Lure Elon Musk's Rocket Launch Site to Its Coast?
Verite News | Sep. 2 | Incentives | Tax Credits
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Authorizes $420 Million TIF to Finance Viva White Oak Development
The Mocoshow | Sep. 2 | Economic Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Niles Village Board Approves TIF District for Redevelopment of Former White Eagle Restaurant Site
The Chicago Tribune | Sep. 2 | Economic Development | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Omaha City Council Approves New TIF Policy Aimed at Protecting Affordable Housing
KETV 7 Omaha | Sep. 2 | Housing Finance | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
The Growing Revolt Against AI Data Centers Just Escalated as N.J. Claws Back $250M
NJ.com | Sep. 2 | Economic Development | Incentives | Tax Credits
Why Bond Yields are Rising and Why Everyone Should Care
PBS | Sep. 2 | Bond Finance
The NRP Group Set to Turn Ohio Industrial Site Into Housing
Affordable Housing Financing | Sep. 1 | Housing Finance | Redevelopment
A 104-Year-Old Farmer's $183,000 Tractor Sale Tests a US Farm Recovery
Equipment Finance News | Aug. 31 | Agriculture Finance
Colorado Awards $13.9M for Affordable Housing in 8 Communities
KKTV11 Alert | Aug. 31 | Housing Finance | State Finance Program
Growing Agricultural Research and Development Can Strengthen U.S. Food Systems
foodtank.com | Aug. 31 | Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | Food Systems Finance
Opportunity Zone Tax Bills Finally Hitting Investors
The Real Deal | Aug. 31 | Opportunity Zones
Phoenix Tower International Signs New $6.5B Multi-Jurisdiction Financing
morningstar.com | Aug. 31 | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
Secretary Rollins Announces Ranchers First Initiatives to Rebuild the Great American Beef Herd
U.S. Department of Agriculture | Aug. 31 | Agriculture Finance | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
What's in the Senate's FY 2027 Budget Resolution?
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget | Aug. 31 | Legislative
Native Joint Venture Wins $45M Army Contract for Fort Buchanan Microgrid
Tribal Business News | Aug. 30 | Energy Finance | Tribal Finance
$51 Million Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward on Columbus State Campus
Dayton Daily Magazine | Aug. 30 | Housing Finance | Tax Credits
April Housing Secures Long-Term Affordability for Texas Development
Affordable Housing Finance | Aug. 28 | Housing Finance
City Providing Environmental Cleanup Loan For New Midtown Apartments
Urban Milwaukee | Aug. 28 | Brownfield Financing | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)
HUD Increases Flexibility and Lowers Barriers for Public Housing Repositioning
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development | Aug. 28 | Housing Finance | Redevelopment | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Milwaukee, WI, Providing Environmental Cleanup Loan For New Midtown Apartments
urbanmilwaukee.com | Aug. 28 | Housing Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
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In Case You Missed It |
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Job & RFP Postings |
Capital Area Finance Authority - President and CEO
The President and CEO plays a vital role in advancing CAFA's mission by turning the Authority's vision for the nine-parish Baton Rouge region into tangible investment, funding commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, and pathways to homeownership that build community and drive the region's forward progress. Learn more about the position requirements. To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to cafaceo@consultssa.com.
Maryland DHCD - Energy Administrative Assistant
The Energy Administrative Assistant performs administrative tasks for the energy programs, which includes receiving and distributing mail, answering incoming customer inquiries, and sending status updates to clients. This position interacts with customers on a daily basis, including assisting clients in person, by phone, and by email.
Maryland DHCD - Loss Mitigation Asset Management Officer
This position performs compliance audits of contract servicers mortgage servicing activities under federal and state regulations for DHCD's single-family portfolio. Additionally, the role oversees collections and loss mitigation protocols for MHF-insured bond-funded loans, conventionally insured bond-funded loans, and uninsured State-funded loans.
Maryland DHCD - Administrative Officer III
DHCD has an immediate opening for an Administrative Officer III in the section of the Division of Credit Assurance. This position maintains accurate data in the Multifamily database and software systems and to verify through review of loan documents what data should be entered into the Multifamily Systems.
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The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or email info@cdfa.net.
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Council of Development Finance Agencies
425 Metro Place N., Suite 460
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 705-1300
info@cdfa.net
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