Lument’s Head of Affordable Housing Production Paul Weissman shared insights with AHF about debt financing strategies during a cautiously optimistic time for the industry. Lower interest rates and the expansion of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) are among the factors spurring increased deal activity, along with bipartisan awareness of the affordable housing crisis nationwide and the need to increase supply.
“Activity should continue to build as demand fundamentals remain exceptionally strong,” Weissman said. “Policy tailwinds—including targeted LIHTC enhancements—should help offset some feasibility challenges, particularly for preservation. Sponsors and lenders will need to be pragmatic, emphasizing resilience of cash flow, insurance risk mitigation, and execution certainty.”
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