Scaling NCI's small business lending & affordable housing finance operations

Based out of Huntsville, Alabama, Neighborhood Concepts is a community development financial institution that has consistently endeavored to build stronger communities. In this case study, we are shining the spotlight on this organization's impact in its efforts to serve its community and how Builders Patch has helped them upgrade its technology and operations.

Builders Patch • January, 2023

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More cities and states make homeless encampments a crime, leaving low-income people with few options

As the number of people experiencing homelessness increases across the country, more cities and states have passed laws making it illegal to live out of tents and cars or sleep in public spaces. If visible, unsheltered homelessness continues to grow, city leaders will have an easier time passing measures that criminalize basic needs such as sleep and sheltering oneself.

USA Today • January 13, 2023

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10 cities where home buyers actually have a chance of scoring an affordable home in 2023

As the number of people experiencing homelessness increases across the country, more cities and states have passed laws making it illegal to live out of tents and cars or sleep in public spaces. If visible, unsheltered homelessness continues to grow, city leaders will have an easier time passing measures that criminalize basic needs such as sleep and sheltering oneself.

Business Insider • January 15, 2023

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Purchase sentiment is up but affordability remains a challenge in 2023

Potential homebuyers’ purchase sentiment improved slightly in December, but that still remains well below pre-pandemic highs, according to new data from Fannie Mae. Ongoing affordability challenges are expected to limit buyers from entering the market in 2023, which will result in a continued decline in home sales in the coming months.

Housing Wire • January 10, 2023

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