Welcome to the Center for Affordable Housing Lending

OUR MISSION

The Center for Affordable Housing Lending is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to policy development and solutions-centered research on affordable housing and community development financing. The Center for Affordable Housing Lending is the nonprofit, policy research partner to the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL).

RESOURCES

The Center for Affordable Housing Lending’s work is rooted in practical, proven solutions – commonsense policies and research insights that drive impact in affordable housing and community development. The Center zeroes in on impact areas where it believes focused action can make the greatest difference.

National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders 10/20/25 National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders 10/20/25

Policy Brief: Essential Funding for Essential Housing

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National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders 3/10/25 National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders 3/10/25

NAAHL Special Report: The Real Cost of Cuts to HUD, USDA, and Treasury

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The Center’s Board of Directors

Joseph Flatley

Chair
Boston, Massachusetts
Sarah Brundage

President
NAAHL
Washington, DC
John Olson

Treasurer
Goldman Sachs
New York, NY
Buzz Roberts

Washington, DC
Merilyn Rovira

New York, NY
Doug Schaeffer

Woodforest National Bank
Philadelphia, PA
Kris Siglin

Washington, DC
Christina Sin

Secretary
NAAHL
Washington, DC
Mark Willis

NYU Furman Center
New York, NY

Our Funders

Fellows

Julia Gordon

SENIOR FELLOW