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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC, HUD, and USDA Host a Webinar on Developing Community Development Partnerships for Affordable Housing in Iowa, Part 1

Event Date
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
Location
Virtual

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar to promote community development partnerships to expand affordable housing in Iowa. The event will outline federal, state, and local tools that support the development of affordable housing. Housing developers will share their experiences increasing the availability of affordable housing units.  An FDIC examiner will outline activities relating to affordable housing that may qualify for favorable Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration. This is part one of a two-part series.

Presenters

  • Bruce Ladd, Deputy Regional Administrator – Region VII, HUD
  • Nichole Hansen, Chief Community Vitality Programs Officer, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority
  • Brian Nadeau, Homeownership Manager, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
  • Lisa Houser, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Iowa
  • Sarah Thompson, Economic Development Coordinator, Johnson County
  • Chris Troendle, Regional Housing Planner, Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
  • Andrew Collings, Executive Director, Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development
  • Adam Baumhover, Senior Compliance Examiner, FDIC
  • Greg Housel, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

Who should attend

Financial institutions, community-based organizations, government organizations, and other stakeholders interested in promoting partnerships to expand affordable housing throughout Iowa.

Registration Information

To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information.  You will receive a confirmation email once completed.  

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Greg Housel at grhousel@fdic.gov.

 

Additional Resources

Last Updated: February 4, 2026