FHLBank Chicago Introduces the Community Small Business Advance
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago recently launched its Community Small Business Advance, which provides deeply discounted financing for members’ small business lending in low- to moderate-income communities within the FHLBank Chicago’s district. This new product combines competitive pricing with support for local economies and community revitalization efforts. To learn more, visit our website.
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FHLBank Chicago Announces Capacity-Building Grant Awards
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On August 1, the FHLBank Chicago announced the 2018 award recipients of its Community First® Capacity-Building Grant Program. Seven organizations, in partnership with member institutions, were awarded a total of $250,000 to strengthen their financial position, operational efficiency, and/or human capital. Applicants were evaluated based on their mission, strategy to increase lending, organizational strength, proposed use of grant funds, and plans for outcome reporting. To learn more about the award recipients, read the press release.
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DPP® Funds Still Available
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The FHLBank Chicago’s 2018 Downpayment Plus® (DPP) and Downpayment Plus Advantage® (DPP Advantage®) programs opened on March 12 with an allocation of $14.2 million. Since then, participating members have reserved $13.2 million on behalf of 2,300 homebuyers. Due to popular demand, the Bank allocated an additional $1.5 million to the general pool, thereby creating opportunities to serve even more homebuyers. The annual member limit remains at $420,000, available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds have been reserved. Contact us at 312-565-5824 or dpp@fhlbc.com with any questions.
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2018 Competitive AHP Applications: By the Numbers
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For 28 years, members of the FHLBank Chicago have partnered with community developers and public agencies to apply for competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies. Each year, these grants are awarded to the highest-scoring projects through a competitive process until the funds are exhausted. The 2018 competitive round closed on June 15 with 91 applications submitted by 45 members in partnership with 63 sponsors. Read more application-related statistics.
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Unique CRA Opportunity: HAI Launches the Community Revitalization Challenge
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Housing Action Illinois (HAI) – a statewide membership organization that works to protect and expand the availability of quality, affordable housing – has announced its new Community Revitalization Challenge (CRC), which connects community-based organizations with financial institutions to design and launch projects that increase access to affordable housing across Illinois.
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Upcoming Events
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August 21 | Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority’s Annual Conference | Madison, WI | Attending, Exhibiting, and Sponsoring | September 12 | Metropolitan Planning Council’s Annual Luncheon | Chicago, IL | Attending | September 13 | Illinois Housing Council’s Fall Mixer | Chicago, IL | Attending | September 26 | Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Moving Forward Together | Chicago, IL | Attending and Sponsoring | October 4 | Accion Chicago’s Taste of Accion | Chicago, IL | Attending | October 8–11 | Opportunity Finance Network’s Annual Conference | Chicago, IL | Attending | October 25–26 | Housing Action Illinois’ 2018 Housing Matters! Conference | Bloomington, IL | Attending and Sponsoring |
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Nathalie Salmon House
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
AHP award: $810,000
Member: MB Financial Bank, N.A.
Sponsor: Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly
Above photo credit: Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (rogerspark.cc)
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FHLBank Chicago in Your Community |
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View photos from recent events attended by FHLBank Chicago staff.
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