New Jersey Responding Well to New Immigration Crisis
With some 50,000 immigrants and asylum-seekers arriving to the New York and New Jersey areas, the NJ Office of New Americans helps people access services.
Atlantic City, County Area Agencies Receive HUD Grants to Fight Homeless
Under the program, 224 New Jersey housing projects will be awarded more than $54 million. According to HUD, the goal of the Continuum of Care program is to assist in the Biden Administration’s goal of a 25% reduction in homelessness by 2025, and eventually eliminating homelessness altogether.
AC Mayor Celebrated by Statewide African-American Chamber of Commerce
The AACCNJ honors individuals throughout the state who have attained a high level of success in politics and other categories.
Slick Rick Rocks Wilmington
Hip Hop storyteller Slick Rick performed at the Wilmington Library on Feb. 23 as part of the Voices of Power Series.
Biden Administration Announces New Mortgage Premium Reduction Program
The FHA estimates that any borrower purchasing a one-unit single family home with a $265,000 mortgage will save approximately $800 this year as a result of the new program, and the FHA also believes that a lower annual MIP can also help more Americans qualify for mortgages.
Cape, Cumberland Housing Authorities Get Funding to Make Improvements
Bridgeton, Vineland and Millville will receive funding in Cumberland County. The Cape May and Wildwood housing authority will receive funding in Cape May County. Each will receive portions of the Capital Fund Program’s award.
Atlantic City Focus Salutes: Phylicia Rashad
Best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the late 1980s sitcom, The Cosby Show, Rashad who is the Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University, discussed the importance of believing in omnipresence, tapping into the love that resides in everyone and the importance of
Federal Home Enhancement Program Opens for Public Comments
The Federal Housing Authority formally published a Request for Information in the Federal Register publication seeking input from the public on how it can improve its Single Family 203k Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program
HUD Touts Success in New Jersey with Pandemic Home Retention Programs
According to HUD, Federal Housing Authority borrowers in New Jersey. who were unable to make their mortgage payments during the pandemic were given COVID-19 forbearances or longer-term solutions, such as loan modifications. HUD also states that availability of these programs will continue.