November
7
2022
A new state program aimed at providing down payment and closing cost assistance is seeing tremendous early interest from first-time homebuyers,
November
5
2022
Using census data and a new statewide MHP parcel data set, Rappaport Public Policy Fellow Aja Kennedy explores the relationship between density and diversity to show how less restrictive zoning practices have the potential to create more diverse communities.
October
28
2022
WORCESTER --- Using its bank-funded loan pool, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) has committed $7.1 million in permanent loans to support the redevelopment of the former Table Talk Pie factory site into 83 affordable apartments.
October
19
2022
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration, MHP and MassHousing have launched MassDREAMS, a new grant program to help residents of communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic achieve homeownership.
September
23
2022
MHP is responsible for getting mortgage servicers to participate in Mass HAF, the program to help homeowners impacted by COVID-19. Mortgage servicer participation is key to connecting homebuyers with support. Over 231 have signed up. See who has signed up and how to participate.
September
17
2022
BOSTON ---- Good news homebuyers! The MassDREAMS grant program is now available to eligible first-time buyers in certain communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.