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BOSTON, May 5, 2012 --- The University of North Carolina's Center for Community Capital has released a case study on MHP's SoftSecond Loan Program to show how the program has effectively served low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.

BOSTON, MAY 2, 2012 --- In its latest review of foreclosure data, Foreclosure Monitor reports that while foreclosure activity is up in the first quarter of 2012, the increase was not enough to overcome the overall decline in foreclosure distress from its peak of two years ago.

BOSTON, APRIL 26, 2012 --- MHP Deputy Director Judy Jacobson has written an article in the latest edition of Shelter Force on the history and success of MHP's SoftSecond Loan Program.

BOSTON, March 26, 2012 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) recently committed over $25.9 million to finance 275 units in five housing projects across the state.

EASTON, March 23, 2012 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) recently committed $17.1 million in permanent mortgage financing to help Beacon Communities convert the former Ames Shovel Factory into 113 residential rental units in downtown Easton.

Nonprofit LCW creates mixed-use building with office space, 60 affordable rental homes

LAWRENCE, Dec, 21, 2011 --- In this mill city's ongoing quest to preserve its history and spark an economic renaissance, one constant has been Lawrence CommunityWorks (LCW). From working with residents, new immigrants and young people to engaging with civic leaders on big picture issues like stabilizing neighborhoods, LCW has been the city's steady and consistent conscience for over 20 years.