This session will spotlight how credit unions across the country are leading innovative programing in the higher impact lending arena, helping under resourced borrowers to achieve the dream of homeownership and start building wealth. 

Speakers will discuss strategies such as Community Land Trusts and Manufactured Housing on leased land as pathways to increase affordable housing. The session will present ways to increase impact in mortgage lending, and explore ways to replicate these models in other regions to expand affordable housing projects. 

Key Takeaways:

• To properly serve under resourced borrowers, you must design programs to meet them where they are at. 

• How to mitigate risk while expanding the lending limits 

• To be inspired to see what each participant can do in their area to increase affordable housing opportunities.