Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago | Community Investment Newsletter | August 2019
FHLBank Chicago Announces Capacity-Building Grant Recipients
On July 30, the FHLBank Chicago announced the 2019 recipients of its Community First® Capacity-Building Grant Program. Seven organizations, in partnership with member institutions, were awarded a total of $258,660 to strengthen their financial position, operational efficiency, and/or human capital. Applicants were evaluated based on their mission, strategy to increase lending, proposed use of grant funds, and more. To learn more about the award recipients, read the recent press release
 
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DPP Funds Still Available
The FHLBank Chicago’s 2019 Downpayment Plus® (DPP) and Downpayment Plus Advantage® (DPP Advantage®) programs opened on January 14. So far this year, participating members have reserved $14.4 million on behalf of more than 2,800 homebuyers. The annual member limit remains at $420,000, available on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Please contact us at 312-565-5824 or dpp@fhlbc.com with any questions.
2019 Competitive AHP Applications: By the Numbers
For 29 years, FHLBank Chicago members have partnered with community developers and public agencies to apply for competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies. These grants are awarded through a competitive process to the highest-scoring projects until the funds are exhausted. The 2019 competitive round closed on June 14 with 71 applications submitted by 41 members in partnership with 51 sponsors. Read more application-related statistics. 
Community Small Business Advance Subsidy Available
The FHLBank Chicago launched its Community Small Business Advance in 2018 to support members’ small business lending in low- to moderate-income communities within Illinois and Wisconsin. This product currently offers 0% financing with an overall program limit of $2 million in interest-rate subsidy for 2019. To date, eight members have submitted 20 reservations; $1,374,314 in subsidy has been approved. Learn more about the Community Small Business Advance on our website. FHLBank Chicago members may also access a recording of the June 27 Weekly Market Update webinar posted to eBanking to hear more about the product.  
Policy Corner
Deadline for Community Support Statements Approaching
Many FHLBank Chicago members are required to submit a Community Support Statement to the Federal Housing Finance Agency every two years. The 2019 Community Support Program (CSP) opened on April 1, 2019. Members subject to Community Support review must submit their Community Support Statement by October 31, 2019 using the online CSP system. More information on Community Support review, including a list of members subject to review in 2019, can be found on our Community Support Statements webpage. Please contact us at
312-565-5824 or CommunitySupportProgram@fhlbc.com with any questions. 
HUD Mortgagee Letters and Downpayment Assistance
The FHLBank Chicago recently published this Community Investment Advisory to provide additional guidance on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Mortgagee Letters. On July 23, 2019, HUD issued Mortgagee Letter 2019-10, further suspending the effective date of Mortgagee Letter 2019-06. We will issue further guidance as more information becomes available. Please contact Community Investment at 312-565-5824, option 1, or dpp@fhlbc.com with any questions. 
Calendar
Upcoming Events
August 28–30  Community Action Partnership’s Annual Convention 
Chicago, IL | Attending and Sponsoring  
September 18  Wisconsin Association of Housing Authorities’ Fall Conference  
Milwaukee, WI | Presenting
September 19 Illinois Housing Council’s Fall Mixer
Chicago, IL | Attending
September 19 Accion’s Taste of Accion
Chicago, IL | Attending
September 19 Metropolitan Planning Council’s Annual Luncheon 
Chicago, IL | Attending
September 25 Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority’s Annual Conference
Madison, WI | Attending, Exhibiting, and Sponsoring 
September 30–October 1 Habitat for Humanity Wisconsins Annual Conference 
Elkhart Lake, WI | Attending, Exhibiting, and Sponsoring 
October 2 Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Moving Forward Together
Chicago, IL | Attending and Sponsoring  
October 10  Dane County Housing Initiative’s 2019 Housing Summit 
Madison, WI | Attending and Sponsoring  
October 20–23 Opportunity Finance Network’s Annual Conference 
Washington, D.C. | Attending 
October 24–25 Housing Action Illinois’ Housing Matters! Conference 
Bloomington, IL | Attending and Sponsoring 
   
   
Project Spotlight:
Freedoms Path
Location: Hines, Illinois

AHP award: $700,000

Member: One Mortgage Partners Corporation 

Sponsor: Affordable Housing Solutions, Inc.

Read more about Freedoms Path.  

Photo courtesy of  Affordable Housing Solutions, Inc.
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