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Homeownership Programs include:- Minnesota Mortgage Program (MMP)
- Community Activity Set-Aside Program (CASA)
- Homeownership Assistance Fund (HAF)
- Homeownership Opportunity Program (HOP)
- Urban Indian Housing Program
- HOME Homeowner Entry Loan Program (HOME HELP)
Home Improvement Programs include:
- Fix-up Fund
- Community Fix-up Fund
- Rehabilitation Loan Program
- Emergency and Accessibility Loan Program
Community Development Programs include:
- Community Revitilization Program (CRV)
- Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Home Owner Assistance Programs include:
- Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program (FPAP)
- National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program (NFMC)
| Program Area | Release Date | Subject |
| September 2, 2010 | 3.75% government interest rate for MMP |
| August 26, 2010 | CASA, HOME HELP and HAF program changes, Affordable Advantage technical assistance opportunity |
| August 4, 2010 | Upcoming technical assistance sessions available |
| July 29, 2010 | Rehabilitation loan program update |
| July 28, 2010 | New Affordable Advantage Loan Product for the Minnesota Mortgage Program and Conventional Loans |
| June 29, 2010 | Upcoming technical assistance sessions available |
| June 23, 2010 | Energy Saver Rebate Phase 2 funds availability |
| June 16, 2010 | Revised HOME HELP income limits, technical assistance session opportunity |
| June 10, 2010 | Updated subsidy recapture form, modified assumption limits |
| June 3, 2010 | Program income limit changes, revised ES Rebate fund availability, technical assistance session opportunities |
| May 18, 2010 | Technical assistance sessions available, Minnesota Housing job opening |
| May 3, 2010 | High-Need Non-Competitive Target Areas redefined; Opportunities to increase commitment of NSP funds; New program income report; NSP/FHA financing memo; timely transaction submissions; technical assistance opportunities |
| May 6, 2010 | Endorsed/assigned document update |
| April 29, 2010 | MMP form changes, bulletin update information, upcoming technical assistance session, Minnesota Housing job opening |
| April 28, 2010 | Minnesota Housing announces release of SF RFP, technical assistance opportunties available |
| April 15, 2010 | Free hold period increase, upcoming technical assistance sessions |
| April 7, 2010 | Technical assistance session reminder |
| April 7, 2010 | Upcoming Rehabilitation Loan Program technical assistance and feedback sessions available |
| April 7, 2010 | 2010 Value limits; FDIC REO; Minnesota Housing REO; Risk Indicator Form; Foreclosed/Abandoned redefined; Target Area; Appliance Guidance; Rehabilitation Guidance; Environmental Assessment tools; NSP Properties Completed Report; Obligated Funds Review |
| March 31, 2010 | Energy Saver Rebate funds depleted |
| March 31, 2010 | Radon mitigation funds available |
| March 29, 2010 | Phase 2 Funding for Energy Saver Rebate availability |
| March 25, 2010 | Additional funds available for Energy Saver Rebates; Register for informational Webinar |
| March 25, 2010 | EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule |
| March 22, 2010 | Upcoming lender technical assistance sessions, general homeownership information session, endorsed/assigned document update |
| March 19, 2010 | Energy Saver Rebate funds temporarily suspended |
| March 18, 2010 | Energy Saver Rebate funds and new loan commitments |
| February 25, 2010 | Income limits increase for Minnesota Mortgage Program (MMP) |
| February 18, 2010 | Technical assistance opportunities available |
| February 17, 2010 | Final loan document processing guidelines, Help Desk information |
| February 8, 2010 | FUF loans secured by first-lien position, Energy Saver Rebate updates |
| January 28, 2010 | Technical assistance sessions available |
| January 7, 2010 | HOME HELP program changes |
| December 21, 2009 | Technical assistance sessions available |
| December 21, 2009 | Current Minnesota Housing REO Properties and Guidance, NSP Contract Amendments or Technical Corrections, Performance Tracking - Obligations, Monitoring Process, Manual Revision, Relocation and Acquisition Policies (RAP), Disbursement Forms, Environmental Review Updates, Receiving Program Income, Purchasing Fannie Mae Properties |
| December 17, 2009 | Mortgage loan programs; RESPA Compatible, USDA Rural Development opportunities, FHA training survey |
| December 9, 2009 | New lender recognition program launches in 2010 |
| December 2, 2009 | Green Requirements Technical Assistance Webinar now available! |
| November 24, 2009 | Announcing 4.50% interest rate for Minnesota Mortgage Program |
| November 19, 2009 | MBS hold fees implementation, first-time homebuyer tax credit extended, technical assistance opportunity |
| November 19, 2009 | Energy Saver Rebate technical assistance opportunities now available! |
| November 19, 2009 | NSP contract amendments, HUD reporting, REO property information, technical assistance opportunity, NSP help instructions line-by-line, FAQs |
| November 16, 2009 | Lender process reminder, technical assistance opportunities |
| November 4, 2009 | Rehab loan program updates |
| October 28, 2009 | Fix-up Fund rate reduction, revised FPAP loan amount limits, technical assistance opportunities |
| October 13, 2009 | Quarterly report balances, projected obligations, processing transactions, FHA flipping waiver, Minnesota Housing REO properties, NSP manual changes |
| October 1, 2009 | Entry cost assistance modifications, HOME HELP II discontinued, technical assistance opportunities |
| September 29, 2009 | Technical assistance opportunity available |
| September 16, 2009 | Green rehabilitation requirements, sustainability principles, technical assistance FAQs available |
| September 16, 2009 | YTD obligations report, contract amendment deadline, Minnesota Housing REO properties |
| September 9, 2009 | Technical assistance opportunities; MBS webinar information; NSP fund availability update |
| September 2, 2009 | Eligible counseling agencies, affordability compliance, contract amendments, disbursement forms, Minnesota Housing REO properties, NSP bank regulatory guidance |
| August 31, 2009 | New program guidelines; New form requirement for mortgage loan program; Web application forms generator; Training opportunities |
| August 12, 2009 | Upcoming CRV training opportunities |
| August 11, 2009 | Transition schedule and participation agreement information for Rehabilitation Loan Program |
| August 10, 2009 | Mandatory training registration information; Single Family web application forms generator; MBS Quality Control update |
| August 10, 2009 | Funding availability announced for dual RFP application process |
| August 5, 2009 | Deadline Extended for Request for Qualifications for the Rehabilitation Loan Program, Technical Assistance Available for Rehabilitation Loan Program RFQ |
| August 4, 2009 | Introduction of New Documents, Commitment Terms; Mandatory training registration information |
| July 29, 2009 | Mortgage Loan Program, Program policy changes |
| July 29, 2009 | Minnesota Housing Announces Request for Qualifications for the Rehabilitation Loan Program |
| July 22, 2009 | Minnesota Housing MBS Program participation agreement and US Bank set-up documentation; 2009 lender renewal information |
| July 22, 2009 | 2009 Lender Renewal Information |
| July 22, 2009 | Current implementation issues, action plan and NSP program manual changes, changes from "Bridge" notice |
| July 13, 2009 | Minnesota Housing selects Master Servicer for MBS Program; Mandatory training registration information |
| July 8, 2009 | FPAP funds available and HOME HELP manual modifications |
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