From Architect to $600M Syndicator to SVP & Sr. Banker: How to Find Capital That Builds Communities

What does it take to raise over $600 million in equity for affordable housing? Why do you think you need to have it all figured out before you even head to college?On the latest Podcast episode of "Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing," industry veteran Matthew Haas, Senior Vice President at KeyBank, sits down with Kent He to break down the real mechanics of raising capital through CRA, syndicators, and low-income housing tax credits.He shared his journey from a career in architecture, nonprofits, for-profits, capital raising, to senior banking... just WOW! This was an inspirational yet reassuring conversation that you can leverage your skills, your relationships, and your intentions to make the impact you want to make in the world! Whether you’re a nonprofit developer, impact investor, or just passionate about solving the affordable housing crisis, this episode reveals exactly how capital moves, why narrative matters, and how long-term deed restrictions build trust with capital partners.We also covered:- Learn what banks look for - the CRA regulations that drive funding- Discover the importance of narrative + character + capacity- What's the difference between Big “A” vs Small “a” affordable housing- How to define Workforce & Attainable Housing- Different partnership and deal structures that still works TODAY-  Impact + returns = the future of housing investment#AffordableHousing #WorkforceHousing #AttainableHousing #RealEstateDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment