March 2022 Newsletter
Introducing TSAHC's 2022
Lender Advisory Council
We are pleased to introduce the latest members of TSAHC's Lender Advisory Council (LAC)! The LAC is made up of several of TSAHC's top performing loan officers and plays a critical role in helping shape TSAHC's programs and homeownership in Texas.

Members of the LAC meet quarterly to share their thoughts about TSAHC, its programs and services, and ways TSAHC can better meet the needs of Texas home buyers. 

We are pleased to announce that the following loan officers have agreed to serve on the 2022 Lender Advisory Council:
Josh Allyn, Gateway Mortgage Group
David Craig, Gateway Mortgage Group
Gwen Fay, loanDepot LLC
Jane Gregg, Wallick & Volk Mortgage
Janie Hernandez, Academy Mortgage Corp
Jamey Hodge, Guild Mortgage Company
Kim Lewis, Supreme Lending
Aubrey Miller, Cardinal Financial Company
Jordan O'Brien, Cardinal Financial Company
Gracie Perez, Cardinal Financial Company
Alex Salinas, Synergy One Lending, Inc.
Stacy Lynn Schriever, Premier Nationwide Lending
Announcing Our Mortgage
Broker Q&A Sessions
TSAHC will be hosting virtual Q&A sessions for all mortgage brokers that are interested in participating in TSAHC's programs. Join us to receive more information and answer your questions about the opportunity. Advanced registration is required to join.

Prepare Yourself for Fair
Housing Month 2022
April is Fair Housing Month, and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is recognizing the occasion by offering a series of webinars in April. TDHCA staff will cover several topics, including guidance on assistance animals, reasonable accommodations, and the Violence Against Women Act. The webinar series will be scheduled for the following dates:

  • April 5 at 10 AM CDT – Fair Housing Overview: Register Here
  • April 12 at 10 AM CDT – Assistance Animals: Register Here
  • April 19 at 10 AM CDT – Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications: Register Here
  • April 26 at 10 AM CDT – Violence Against Women Act and Fair Housing: Register Here
Upcoming Events
March 30 - TSAHC's March Board Meeting begins at 10:30 am. For more information, click here

April 5 - Mortgage Broker Q&A Training with TSAHC and Southwest Funding. Advanced registration is required. Register Here

April 6 - Mortgage Broker Q&A Training with TSAHC and Mortgage Financial Services. Advanced registration is required. Register Here

April 6 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" online class. This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

April 12 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" online class. This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

April 15 - TSAHC's offices closed in observance of Good Friday.

April 19 - TSAHC's April Board Meeting begins at 10:30 am. For more information, click here

April 20 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" online class. This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

April 21 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" online class. This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

April 27 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" online class. This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here

April 28 - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" online class. This free session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®. Register Here
Below are March 2022 excerpts from On the House, a blog TSAHC launched in 2014 on affordable housing topics. In June 2020, we launched a podcast as part of our blog. We invite you to drop by On the House or listen to our podcasts as we explore important issues, provide an inside look into our programs, and share other valuable resources.
The Top 6 Ways to Tackle Student Loans and Homebuying
If you’re one of the many Americans who graduated college with student loan debt, you probably already know that federal student loans are currently under administrative forbearance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

And while this pause in payments has been helpful to those who have been using the extra funds for things like paying down other debt or saving up for a down payment, the U.S. Department of Education has announced that the forbearance will only last through May 1, 2022 as of now.
Staff Spotlight: An Interview with Rebecca DeLeon
We periodically spotlight a staff member or partner to help our readers get to know our mission and industry a little better.

This week, we are spotlighting Rebecca DeLeon, TSAHC's hardworking Corporate Secretary. If you've ever called our main phone line, there's a good chance you've spoken to the dazzling Rebecca!
The Impact of the Construction Labor Market on Housing Supply and Affordability
The cost to construct a home is largely determined by adding up the cost of land, materials, and labor required to build it. In this entry, we're taking a closer look at the state of the construction labor market, how it impacts housing affordability, and what can be done.
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