Conferences and Events

Program Schedule

1:30 – 2:00pm    

Registration

2:00 – 2:15pm

Welcoming Remarks

2:15 – 3:00pm

Washington Update
A discussion on legislation and policies related to the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program and implications for the nation's affordable housing portfolio.
Topics include: new initiatives on Capitol Hill; housing agencies update.

3:00 – 3:45pm

Year 15 Exit Strategies for LIHTC Transactions:
What common mistakes are developers making that are costing them time and money? How can they successfully dodge the "phantom income" bullet on the unpaid developer fee? If you're using a 223f loan, what are some proven strategies for limiting the Davis Bacon effect? Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel-what are your best exit strategies?

3:45 – 4:00pm

Break

4:00 – 4:45pm

Financing Opportunities: Exploring the benefits of combined tax credit deals
Drilling down on the HUD pilot program for financing LIHTC loans-what are the benefits and drawbacks? How to successfully combine new markets tax credits, the low income housing tax credits, historic rehabilitation credits and renewable energy tax credits. How and when do you use 45L credits on properties placed in service?

4:45– 5:30pm

Outlook: Equity Pricing
An in-depth analysis and discussion of current equity market opportunities in today's dynamic economic environment. What, if anything, can a developer do in structuring and presenting a deal that may bring a higher credit price? How do you make a rural deal work these days? How can a developer put more cash in his or her pocket using the multiple credit opportunities currently available?

5:30 – 6:30pm

Cocktail Reception