Grovetta Gardineer is the successor to Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry, who had been the chairman of the board since March 2014.
Read More »Nonprofit Network Sets $3 Billion Origination Goal
With mortgage interest rates near historic lows and underwriting standards improving, NeighborWorks America has increased the target dollar amount for mortgage originated by nonprofits in its network.
Read More »NeighborWorks America’s Board Chooses New President and CEO
NeighborWorks America announced the appointment of a new president and CEO, naming a longtime leader in the housing and community development field to the role. Effective January 20, Paul Weech will take the reins at the organization, allowing Chuck Wehrwein, current acting president and CEO, to return to his position as COO.
Read More »Survey: Student Loans a ‘Key Obstacle’ in Purchasing Homes
NeighborWorks' Second Annual America at Home Survey showed that student loan debt and perceived overtightness of lending has prevented or delayed homeownership despite the fact that 60 percent of American adults surveyed said owning a home was either "the most important" or a "very important" part of the American dream.
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