How Nonprofits Raise $10M+ Using Tax-Exempt Bonds for Affordable Housing »

Описание: What if your nonprofit could raise $10 million or more to build affordable housing—without putting in any equity?

In this masterclass episode of Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing, Kent Fai He sits down with Alvin Hope Johnson, a leading expert in nonprofit housing finance, to break down exactly how 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bonds work—and how mission-driven developers can use them to scale affordable housing projects FAST.

💡 Whether you’re building new construction or refinancing a rehab, these bonds allow you to secure 100% of the capital stack, get fixed-rate debt, and attract institutional capital—all while staying compliant with IRS and HUD rules.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• How tax-exempt bonds are sold to investors
• Why these bonds can raise $10M+ with no equity
• The step-by-step process to qualify as a nonprofit issuer
• Who the investors are (Franklin Templeton, Greystone, etc.)
• How nonprofits can refinance their own assets using bonds
• Pros and cons vs. HUD loans, Fannie/Freddie, and agency debt
• What income restrictions and compliance look like
• Why professional property management is required
• Real-life bond terms: 6.75% fixed for 35 years (Jan 2024)
• How to avoid costly mistakes with attorney selection

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just learning how to invest in affordable housing, this episode will give you a complete playbook on unlocking institutional capital for social impact.

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00:00 Sample Highlights
02:00 Intro
03:29 Development Funding Rollercoaster: From 85-95% to 50-65% - What Changed?
05:27 From Paper to Project: How Nonprofits Leverage 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Bonds for Development Funding
10:25 Affordable Housing Tax-Exempt Bonds: The Key Lies in Experience
13:37 Investing with Impact: Tax Advantages in Affordable Housing Bonds
18:59 From Acquisition to Revitalization: the Versatility of Tax-Exempt Bond Proceeds
21:51 Insights into Bond Market Trends: Understanding Pricing and Interest Rates in 2024
25:23 Understanding HUD 221 Loans: HUD's Insurance Role in Lender Investments
29:10 Leveraging Wisely: Understanding and Mitigating Risks in Tax-Exempt Housing Bonds
31:45 What tasks can the audience anticipate to ensure ongoing compliance with tax-exempt bonds?
33:21 How/Where to contact Alvin?