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Coast Workforce Homebuyer Program to host a loan program for local workers
September 27, 2017 @ 4:00 am PDT
Join Us In Celebrating The Launch of An Innovative Homebuyer Loan Program for the Local Workforce
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Yardi Parking Lot
After much anticipation, the Housing Trust Fund is proud to announce the opening of its first workforce assistance program targeted to Goleta and Santa Barbara workforce families and employees. Come hear from the founders, lenders, and sponsors of this exciting new housing program, as we celebrate this milestone and open the application process.
Local employers and employees have both indicated that homeownership is an important economic and social need. Employees want to own a home and ‘put down roots’ in the community, and employers want to attract and retain the high quality employees that are vital for a thriving economy and vibrant community.
The South Coast Workforce Homebuyer Program expands homeownership opportunities needed to attract and retain the next generation of quality employees who provide essential community services in private industry, government, education, healthcare, public safety and nonprofits.
The program provides low-cost down payment loans up to $100,000 to help qualified first-time workforce homebuyers purchase an entry-level home in the community where they work.
When people can afford to live where they work, we all benefit from a strong local economy, strong local schools, high quality community services and supportive intergenerational families that foster and support the next generation of the workforce.
Confirmed Speakers
- Kristen Miller, President and CEO, Goleta Chamber of Commerce
- Jennifer McGovern, President and CEO, Housing Trust Fund
- Anant Yardi, President and Founder, Yardi
- George Leis, President and COO, Montecito Bank & Trust
- Jeff DeVine, President and CEO, American Riviera Bank
- Brian Schwabecher, Regional Market Manager, Community West Bank
- Luis Villegas, Vice President, Goleta Branch Manager, Rabobank
- Michael T. Bennett, Goleta City Council member
About the Housing Trust Fund The Housing Trust Fund https://www.sbhousingtrust.org
HTF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of countywide community leaders with expertise in real estate and development, banking, law, business, local government, nonprofits and affordable housing.
Current Board members include:
Roger L. Horton, Chairman DeWayne Holmdahl, Vice Chairman
Rob Fredericks, Treasurer Kristen Miller, Secretary
Michael Bennett Sheryl Flores
Catharine Manset Morreale Luis Villegas
Advisory Board:
David Anderson Graham Lyons
Annmarie Cameron Rob Pearson