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13 already originating new version of SoftSecond; Winchester Coop makes 1st loan

BOSTON, Nov. 26, 2013 --- Five months after it was announced that the SoftSecond Loan Program would be transitioning from a two-loan structure to one mortgage, 20 lenders have committed to the new ONE Mortgage Program, 13 are originating loans and the first ONE Mortgage loan has been made.

DANVERS, Nov. 1, 2013 --- State and local leaders gathered recently to celebrate the grand opening of the first phase of Conifer Hill Commons.

Built on town land next to library, COA, park; utilized MHP funding, technical assistance

TRURO, Sept. 20, 2013 --- The final piece of a master plan for 10 acres of town land was officially completed recently when Community Housing Resources Inc. of Provincetown (CHR) joined with town leaders past and present to celebrate the completion of Sally's Way.

Lawrence-based non-profit begins construction on 108 Newbury St.

LAWRENCE, Sept. 18, 2013 - In its ongoing mission to help families and build strong neighborhoods, the non-profit Lawrence Community Works recently celebrated the start of construction of 18 affordable rental homes in the North Common section of the city.

BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2013 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership puts its bank-funded loan pool to work this past spring and summer, committing over $43 million for the financing of 646 units of rental housing across Massachusetts.

WORCESTER, July 17, 2013 --- Despite the mid-90s heat, a lot of happy people gathered at a playground in the city's Piedmont neighborhood recently to celebrate Worcester Common Ground's revitalization of six rundown properties into 20 affordable rental homes. The happiest of them all was Lisa Stewart.