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COMMERCIAL/MULTIFAMILY POLICY TRACK: HUD and FHA Challenges in Multifamily

Monday, February 10, 2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
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Join HUD officials and industry experts for an in-depth exploration of the latest challenges and opportunities in HUD and FHA financing for the multifamily sector. This session will cover key issues affecting borrowers and lenders, including regulatory changes, processing timelines, and evolving requirements for HUD and FHA programs. Panelists will discuss strategies to navigate the complexities of these financing options, address common pitfalls, and provide insights into optimizing deal structures for multifamily and healthcare properties. Whether you're a lender, borrower, or service provider, this session offers essential knowledge to successfully manage HUD and FHA financing in today’s market.

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    Karen Wipper

    Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriter, Dwight Capital LLC

    Karen Wipper currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriter at Dwight Capital. She is both a MAP and LEAN approved underwriter for all FHA multifamily and healthcare transactions and has overseen over a billion in HUD insured loan volume. Karen has a variety of program experience for both market rate and affordable housing and healthcare including new construction, substantial rehabilitation, purchase, and refinance transactions. She holds a BA from Knox College, a JD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, and a MBA from Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School. Karen currently serves as Chair of the MBA FHA Committee is licensed to practice law in Illinois.

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    Mike Bisanz

    Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - FHA/HUD, Colliers Mortgage

    Mike Bisanz serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Colliers Mortgage’s FHA lending platform. In this role, Mike is responsible for all operational aspects of the firm’s FHA lending business. Previously, Mike served as the Head of FHA Underwriting. Mike has over 14 years of commercial and mortgage banking experience in Production, Underwriting, Processing, and Asset Management. Mike has a B.A from Boston College and an M.B.A. from the University of Saint Thomas. Mike currently serves as Vice Chair of the MBA's FHA Committee and is an instructor for the MBA's Affordable and 221(d)(4) Training

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