Fitch rates VHFA bonds 'AAA' By: VHFA September 30, 2010 Fitch Ratings has assigned 'AAA' ratings to $30 million of VHFA mortgage revenue bonds. Rating outlook for the bonds — Series 2010A and Sub-series 2009A-1 — is stable, according to Fitch. 'AAA' is the firm's highest rating. Read more about Fitch's ratings. Read more
World Habitat Day By: VHFA September 30, 2010 This Monday, Oct. 4, Habitat for Humanity joins efforts around the world to mark World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day's a day the United Nations has set aside to call attention to the dire need for affordable, adequate housing. Learn more about the event. Read more
Meet the conference speaker: Jesse Kayan By: VHFA September 30, 2010 Now through the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, Nov. 18, we’re spotlighting speakers planning to participate in the day’s bevy of workshops. Next up: Jesse Kayan, Community Services Coordinator, Westgate Housing Inc., Brattleboro, Vt. Read more
VHFA staff available for comment on new ACS data By: Leslie Black-Plumeau September 29, 2010 VHFA researchers are available to speak to members of the media on the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS) data that were released yesterday. VHFA’s research team includes Policy and Planning Manager Maura Collins, MPA; and Research Analyst Leslie Black-Plumeau, MPP. Direct inquiries to Communications Coordinator Craig Bailey. Read more