Affordable Housing Insights

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 BershadskayaPrincipal, 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 WaiteSenior 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




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Registration Rates:
$25 - Members
$50 - Non-Members

When
4/3/2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where
Akerman LLP 1251 Avenue of the Americas 37th Floor New York, NY 10020 UNITED STATES
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CREFC’s Young Professionals

The CREFC Young Professionals Network:

The mission of the Young Professionals Network (YP) is to provide a platform for junior CRE finance professionals to foster meaningful business relationships and gain relevant industry knowledge through networking events, seminars and panels.

We welcome and encourage industry participants to  join  and be a part of this network.

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