Our Mission
NAAHL’s mission is to expand economic opportunity through responsible private financing for affordable housing and inclusive neighborhood revitalization.
NAAHL was founded in 1990 as the national alliance of banks, nonprofits, and other private lenders and investors in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization to share best practices and advocate for supportive public policies. NAAHL is the only national association that brings together banks, CDFIs and other capital providers for affordable housing and inclusive neighborhood revitalization.
We Connect
as a cross-sector network to share emerging challenges, opportunities and ideas. NAAHL is where experienced practitioners with diverse perspectives find common ground.
We Lead
as a united voice for bipartisan public policies and best practices to support financing of affordable housing and inclusive neighborhood revitalization. NAAHL works closely with policy makers and opinion leaders.
We Inform
as a one-stop resource for best practices, public policy developments, and data and research.
NAAHL in the News
A Conversation with Benson (Buzz) Roberts
Buzz (Benson) Roberts, October 15, 2024
In this week’s episode, we welcome Benson (Buzz) Roberts, who has spent over 45 years serving affordable housing and community development, before retiring as President and CEO from the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders last December.
Success Stories
Community Preservation Corporation – Small Buildings: A Stabilizing Force for Communities
Small buildings are the foundation of the multifamily housing stock across New York State, and serve as a haven of naturally occurring affordability for low- and moderate-income renters. Investing in the quality and stability of the small building stock is critical to serving the needs of current and future tenants, and to promoting economic prosperity in neighborhoods large and small across the State.
