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Changes to Our 2013 Affordable Housing Programs Announced |
| The FHLBC’s board of directors recently approved our 2013 Affordable Housing Program Implementation Plan (Plan). The Plan sets forth certain policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements applicable to the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) of the FHLBC, as required by the Code of Federal Regulations governing the AHP. |
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Save the Date: 2013 Competitive AHP Application Trainings |
| FHLBC staff will host four trainings to present our 2013 competitive AHP. Topics covered will include eligibility, feasibility, changes to the scoring guidelines, and an introduction to our new mandatory online application system. |
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New this Year: Apply Online for Competitive AHP Awards |
| As part of the FHLBC's commitment to make it easier for you to do business with us, we are introducing additional enhancements to our members-only website, eBanking, as well as a new system, AHP Online, for sponsors. |
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FHLBC’s 2013 Downpayment Plus® Programs Opening Soon |
| The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Downpayment Plus (DPP®) and Downpayment Plus Advantage® programs are opening soon. Members of the FHLBC can reserve up to $400,000 this year to help their customers with down payment and closing costs. Join FHLBC staff at a DPP webinar on February 27. |
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Members-Only Webinar to Preview 2013 Community Investment Programs |
| Members are invited to join Community Investment staff for a preview of the FHLBC’s programs that can be accessed to support your affordable housing and community economic development goals in 2013. This fast-paced webinar will briefly cover the DPP Programs, the competitive AHP, and Community Investment Cash Advances (CICA). We’ll discuss eligibility, allocations, key dates, and common uses. |
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Advisory Council Member Spotlight: Gary Gorman, President, Gorman & Company, Inc. |
| In this Advisory Council Member Spotlight, we asked Gary Gorman his thoughts about market trends, historic preservation, and the Northside Housing Initiative. Gary is the president and founder of Gorman & Company, Inc. |
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Introducing the FHLBC CommuniTeam |
| The FHLBC would like to introduce our volunteer club, CommuniTeam. CommuniTeam is a group of employees from throughout the Bank dedicated to representing the FHLBC in its charitable and social efforts. CommuniTeam facilitates opportunities for employee giving and promotes the charitable activities of employees both inside and outside of the Bank. |
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Update: $50 Million Revolving, Sustainable Loan Fund |
| As announced in the October 2012 Community First newsletter, a survey has been completed to identify potential partners that would borrow from a revolving, sustainable loan fund (pending final regulator approval) to promote affordable housing and economic development in Wisconsin and Illinois. This spring we plan to select a subset of the survey participants to receive a more in-depth request for proposal and that process will lead to selection of initial partners for the new loan fund. We will continue to share more information about the fund as it evolves. |
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FHLBC in Your Community |
The FHLBC is sponsoring or hosting several upcoming events. We hope to see you there!
April 15: Illinois Association of Realtors Housing Leaders Conference, Presenting and Sponsoring, Springfield, IL
April 30: FHLBC Downpayment Plus (DPP) Webinar, Time
April 23-24: Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing, Exhibiting and Sponsoring, Chicago
May 1: FHLBC Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Application Training, Springfield, IL
May 7: FHLBC Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Application Training, Stevens Point, WI
May 8: WHEDA’s Home Ownership Conference, Exhibiting, Presenting, and Sponsoring
Wisconsin Dells, WI
May 9: FHLBC Competitive Affordable Housing Program Application (AHP) Training, Milwaukee, WI
May 15: FHLBC Competitive Affordable Housing Program Application (AHP) Training, Rosemont, IL
May 16: Illinois Housing Council Networking Breakfast, Presenting and Sponsoring, Chicago, IL |
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FHLBC in Your Community |
The FHLBC is sponsoring or hosting several upcoming events. We hope to see you there!
February 13: Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA)
Sponsoring and Attending
February 20: Community Investment Program Preview Webinar for Members Only
Hosting
February 27: Rollout of 2013 Downpayment Plus (DPP) Programs Webinar
Hosting
March 14: LISC Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)
Sponsoring and Attending
March 20: Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Annual Awards Dinner
Sponsoring and Attending
May 1: Competitive Affordable Housing Program Application Training in Springfield, IL
Hosting
May 7: Competitive Affordable Housing Program Application Training in Stevens Point, WI
Hosting
May 8: WHEDA’s Home Ownership Conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI
Sponsoring, Attending, and Exhibiting
May 9: Competitive Affordable Housing Program Application Training in Milwaukee, WI
Hosting
May 15: Competitive Affordable Housing Program Application Training in Rosemont, IL
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| Other Key Dates for 2013 Competitive AHP
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IMMEDIATELY
• Members execute access to 2013 eBanking capabilities via documents located in Information and Documents in eBanking.
• Members will identify Members Security Administrators & authorized AHP users in eBanking.
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APRIL 29
• AHP Online opens.
• Sponsors register & begin to initiate application. Note: Sponsors can only initiate an application after a member has assigned an AHP user in eBanking.
MAY-JUNE
• Member reviews & approves application by logging into eBanking and accessing AHP Online.
JUNE 28
• All reviews & approvals must be completed online.
• Competitive AHP round closes at 5:00pm Central Time.
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| DPP Marketing Brochure Now Available in Hmong
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Did you know Wisconsin is home to the third largest Hmong population in the U.S.? In fact, the Hmong population in Wisconsin has grown more than 300% in the last 20 years. To help members better serve this population, our customizable Downpayment Plus (DPP) marketing brochure is now available in Hmong. The brochure is also available in English and Spanish.
Click here to download the brochures.
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