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Program AreaRelease DateSubject
  • Homeownersip Programs
    (HOME HELP)
January 26, 2012HOME HELP Program Updates - Loan Amount & Income Limit Changes
  • Homeownership Programs
January 24, 20122012 Single Family Program Income Limits
  • Homeownership Programs
January 3, 2012New Conventional Loan Option with Better Pricing for the Minnesota Housing Loan Programs
  • All Programs
December 21, 2011

Claim loans for Top Producing Loan Officer Program by
December 31 and Minnesota Housing Program Trainings Available

  • Home Improvement
    (Fix-up Fund)
November 28, 2011Simplified Process for Signature Requirements and Eligibility Income, Updated Forms and Procedural Manual, Licensed Contractors
  • All Programs
November 16, 2011High Cost Loans Cannot Be Purchased, Extension Fee Waiver Available for Short Sales & Bank Mediated Properties, Personal Property Addendum Reminder
  • All Programs
November 8, 2011New Junior Lien Mortgage Servicer
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
October 27, 2011Important Rehabilitation Loan Program Changes
  • Homeownership / Home Improvement Programs
October 5, 2011Job Opportunity for Single Family (SF) Homeownership Programs;
Training Opportunities: Originating Conventional Loans and
Hands-on HDS SF Web Application Lab
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
September 29, 2011Important Rehabilitation Loan Program (RLP) Changes
  • Homeownership
September 26, 2011Training Opportunity: Originating Conventional Loans with Minnesota Housing
  • Homeownership / Home Improvement Programs
September 21, 2011Lender Renewal Information; Hands on HDS Single Family Web Application training lab now available
  • All Programs
September 8, 2011High Cost Loans & Program Trainings Available
  • Homeownership Programs
August 22, 2011FPAP Suspended October 1
  • All Programs
August 15, 2011Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!
Plus, new program timelines and other updates
  • Homeownership Programs
August 1, 2011HAF Changes & Private Mortgage Insurance Company Requirements
  • Homeownership Programs
July 25, 2011Emergency Foreclosure Program - Deadline extended to July 27
  • Homeownership Programs
July 20, 2011Emergency Foreclosure Program - Deadline Friday, July 22
  • Homeownership Programs
July 14, 2011Emergency Foreclosure Program - Deadline Next Week
  • Homeownership Programs
July 7, 2011Revised HOME HELP Program Income Limits
  • Homeownership Programs
June 28, 2011Updated Subsidy Recapture Form and Assumption Income Limits
  • Community Development Programs (CRV)
June 22, 2011Updated 2011 Single Family Program Income Limits
Revision to 80% CRV Income Limit for Balance of State
  • All Program Areas
June 15, 2011Updated 2011 Single Family Program Income Limits Now Available
  • All Program Areas
May 26, 2011Upcoming technical assistance session webinars
  • Homeownership Programs
May 19, 2011HOME HELP program updates
  • Homeownership Programs
May 12, 2011Upcoming Event: Top Producers, Tips and Tools: Increasing Your Business in Today’s Market
  • Rehabilitation Loan Program
  • Community Development Programs
April 28, 2011Request for qualifications for Rehabilitation Loan Program, RFP form updates, and HECAT RFP now available
  • Community Development Programs
April 25, 2011Minnesota Housing announces agency release of consolidated RFP
  • Homeownership Programs
April 14, 2011Single-family division staff contacts, HOME HELP program form updates, RSS feed information
  • Homeownership Programs
April 12, 2011RSS feed now available for first-time homebuyer interest rates
  • Home Improvement
April 4, 2011Fix-up Fund and Community Fix-up Fund first lien rates changing
  • All Program Areas
March 28, 2011HDS SF Web Application down for maintenance, First-Time Homebuyer lender survey, upcoming technical assistance webinars
  • All Program Areas
February 28, 2011NSP 3 Award Information, MMP income limit update, upcoming technical assistance webinars
  • Home Improvement
February 22, 2011Safe Act information for Rehabilitation Loan Program and Fix-up Fund administrators
  • Community Development Programs (CRV)
February 14, 2011Upcoming technical assistance sessions (CRV specific)
  • All Program Areas
February 3, 2011Top producing loan officers for third and fourth quarter 2010, upcoming technical assistance webinars
  • Community Development (NSP)
January 13, 2011Public comment needed on NSP3 Action Plan (Amendment)
  • All Program Areas
January 12, 2011Upcoming technical assistance session webinars
  • Homeownership
January 5, 2011MMP/CASA Form Improvements
  • All Program Areas
December 14, 2010HDS SF web application upgrade
  • Community Development (NSP)
December 2, 2010NSP Program Updates: Conference call information, disbursements/expenditures, HUD beneficiary information form, NSP subordination guidance, monitoring reports, audit file reports, project photo request
  • Homeownership
November 30, 2010HAF and HOME HELP program updates, FHA Streamline 203 K loan product information, updated program forms
  • Homeownership
November 23, 2010MMP Spotlight Areas and HAF information, job position open, EMHI Summit Event 
  • Homeownership
November 12, 2010Affordable Advantage initiative discontinued
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
November 12, 2010Emergency and Accessibility loan program update
  • Home Improvement
November 10, 2010Energy Saver Rebate funds depleted
  • Homeownership
November 8, 2010Compliance audits for Minnesota Mortgage Program (MMP) and Community Activity Set-Aside (CASA) Program
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
November 4, 2010Claiming loans for the Top Producing Loan Office program, upcoming technical assistance session reminder
  • Home Owner Assistance
November 3, 2010FPAP loan program update
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
November 1, 2010Rehabilitation loan program update
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
October 26, 2010Emergency and Accessibility loan program update
  • Homeownership
October 12, 20103.625% government interest rate for MMP
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
October 6, 2010Rehabilitation loan program update
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
September 30, 2010Affordable Homes Congress event registration reminder, RESPA/GFE errors, underwriting information, technical assistance session reminder
  • Home Improvement
September 29, 2010Energy Saver Rebate Update
  • Homeownership
September 21, 2010Top Producing Loan Officer Program Underway
  • Home Owner Assistance
September 20, 2010Foreclosure Prevention Assistance Program (FPAP) Fund Availability
  • Home Improvement
September 16, 2010Additional Energy Saver Rebates Available September 30
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
September 8, 2010Affordable Home Congress event registration open, Upcoming technical assistance sessions available
  • Homeownership
September 2, 20103.75% government interest rate for MMP
  • Homeownership
August 26, 2010CASA, HOME HELP and HAF program changes, Affordable Advantage technical assistance opportunity
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
August 4, 2010Upcoming technical assistance sessions available
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
July 29, 2010Rehabilitation loan program update
  • Homeownership
July 28, 2010New Affordable Advantage Loan Product for the Minnesota Mortgage Program and Conventional Loans
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
June 29, 2010Upcoming technical assistance sessions available
  • Home Improvement
June 23, 2010Energy Saver Rebate Phase 2 funds availability
  • Homeownership
June 16, 2010Revised HOME HELP income limits, technical assistance session opportunity
  • Homeownership
June 10, 2010Updated subsidy recapture form, modified assumption limits
  • Community Development(CRV)
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
June 3, 2010Program income limit changes, revised ES Rebate fund availability, technical assistance session opportunities
  • Community Development (CRV)
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
May 18, 2010Technical assistance sessions available, Minnesota Housing job opening
  • Community Development (NSP)
May 3, 2010High-Need Non-Competitive Target Areas redefined; Opportunities to increase commitment of NSP funds; New program income report; NSP/FHA financing memo; timely transaction submissions; technical assistance opportunities
  • Homeownership
May 6, 2010Endorsed/assigned document update
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
April 29, 2010MMP form changes, bulletin update information, upcoming technical assistance session, Minnesota Housing job opening
  • Community Development(CRV)
April 28, 2010Minnesota Housing announces release of SF RFP, technical assistance opportunities available
  • Community Development(CRV)
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
April 15, 2010Free hold period increase, upcoming technical assistance sessions
  • Community Development(CRV)
  • Homeownership
  • Home Improvement
April 7, 2010Technical assistance session reminder
  • Home Improvement (Rehabilitation Loan Program)
April 7, 2010Upcoming Rehabilitation Loan Program technical assistance and feedback sessions available
  • Community Development (NSP)
April 7, 20102010 Value limits; FDIC REO; Minnesota Housing REO; Risk Indicator Form; Foreclosed/Abandoned redefined; Target Area; Appliance Guidance; Rehabilitation Guidance; Environmental Assessment tools; NSP Properties Completed Report; Obligated Funds Review
  • Home Improvement (Fix-up Fund)
March 31, 2010Energy Saver Rebate funds depleted
  • Home Improvement(Rehabilitation Loan Program)
March 31, 2010Radon mitigation funds available
  • Home Improvement
March 29, 2010Phase 2 Funding for Energy Saver Rebate availability
  • Home Improvement
  • (Fix-up Fund)
March 25, 2010Additional funds available for Energy Saver Rebates; Register for informational Webinar
  • Home Improvement(Rehabilitation Loan Program)
March 25, 2010EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule