The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar highlighting programs to help Boston residents achieve the goal of homeownership. The event will provide information on Boston Housing Authority's (BHA) First Home Program, a partnership with the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing, where the City provides eligible BHA residents with enhanced down payment assistance of up to $75,000 for a home purchased within the City of Boston. Presenters who participate in BHA’s First Home Program will discuss how they address affordable housing needs under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLB-Boston) will provide information on its efforts to increase homeownership in underserved communities with their Special Purpose Credit Program.
Presenters:
- Megan Ryan, Senior Advisor for Homeownership Programs, BHA
- Wilfred Edwards, Vice President, CRA Residential Lending, Needham Bank
- Kevin Ryan, Senior Housing and Community Investment Analyst, FHLB-Boston
- Anna Cheong, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Bank Presidents and Chiefs, CRA Officers, financial institutions, community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, Community Development Lenders, Mortgage Lenders, and other community stakeholders serving Boston residents
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Anna Cheong at acheong@fdic.gov.