A roundup of recent coverage highlighting CONVERGENCE work across Memphis, Columbus, and Philadelphia.
CONVERGENCE: MBA Now with Wendy Penn
In this edition of MBA Now, Wendy Penn offers insights into the current efforts of CONVERGENCE, including the initiative’s progress, strategic priorities, and upcoming opportunities for partners and members. Watch the video.
Memphis
- 10 Newly Constructed Homes Available in Whitehaven Hills — Local Memphis
- Housing Discrimination Complaints Reach Highest Level in Decades — WREG
- Is Memphis’ Zodiac Development a Sign of Starter Homes’ Return? — Daily Memphian / TSDMemphis.com
Columbus
- OHFA Partners with CONVERGENCE Columbus on Growing Homeownership Fund — Ohio Housing Finance Agency (February 2024). Program provides up to $15,000 in down payment assistance with no credit score or debt-to-income requirements; assistance forgiven after three years.
- Coalition Launches Maude Hill Growing Homeownership Fund — ABC6 Columbus
Philadelphia
- MBA Partners With Radian, TD Bank, and Wells Fargo to Close the Racial Homeownership Gap — PROGRESS in Lending. Multi-year CONVERGENCE Philadelphia initiative brings together public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders.