How CONVERGENCE is expanding homeownership in Central Ohio and nationwide

In this week’s episode, NHC President and CEO David Dworkin talks with Wendy Penn, Vice President of Affordable Housing Initiatives at the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Anna Teye-Kasongo, Assistant Executive Director at the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, about CONVERGENCE—MBA's initiative to expand homeownership by leveraging the collective strength of community partners. Penn shares how the initiative is advancing collaboration and solutions at the national level, while Teye-Kasongo discusses how those efforts are playing out locally in Central Ohio.

CONVERGENCE brings together lenders, industry leaders, and government partners to drive collective action and develop new solutions to the nation’s rental and housing affordability challenges. By taking a unified approach, the initiative works to promote more sustainable and affordable housing options for both homeownership and rental, with a particular focus on supporting underserved people and communities.

“Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing” goes beyond the rhetoric and engages with key figures in the government, housing, and finance sectors to discuss tangible, impactful, and achievable solutions to the affordable housing crisis. The podcast also focuses on the personal stories of these housing leaders and policymakers and the journeys that have shaped them into the accomplished leaders they are today. The conversations promise to be insightful, challenge conventional wisdom, and shed light on innovative approaches that can make a real difference.

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