Affordable Housing Insights
Join CREFC’s Young Professionals for an engaging session exploring the intricacies of affordable housing in commercial real estate finance. This informative event is designed for industry professionals eager to deepen their understanding of this vital sector.

Affordable Housing Insights
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Join CREFC’s Young Professionals for an engaging session exploring the intricacies of affordable housing in commercial real estate finance. This informative event is designed for industry professionals eager to deepen their understanding of this vital sector.
Topics to be discussed:
- Borrower & Lender Qualifications: Learn about the unique criteria required for stakeholders to participate in affordable housing deals.
- Government Involvement: Understand the critical role of government programs, including protections, subsidies, and incentives, in shaping and supporting affordable housing initiatives.
- Loan Structuring: Discover how affordable housing loans differ from traditional multifamily financing, including specialized carveouts and adjustments.
- Securitization Dynamics: Gain insights into how securitization strategies differ for affordable housing deals, and explore the distinct roles banks, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae play in the process.
Whether you’re new to the space or looking to enhance your knowledge, this session will provide valuable insights into the complexities and opportunities of financing affordable housing.
Moderator:
Beau Baker, Co-Chair, Real Estate Financing Practice, Akerman LLP
Panelists:
Eleonora Bershadskaya, Principal, Real Estate, The Vistria Group
Marc Norman, Larry & Klara Silverstein Chair and Associate Dean, NYU Schack Real Estate Institute
Michael Russo, Senior Underwriter, Target Affordable Housing (TAH) Group, Freddie Mac Multifamily
Ethan Waite, Senior Director, Real Estate Finance, Walker & Dunlop
Thursday, April 3rd:
Registration: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Seminar: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Networking Reception: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Hosted By:
CREFC’s Young Professionals Network

Young Professionals Series Sponsor:
Registration Rates:
$25 - Members
$50 - Non-Members
Registration
This event is full.