The Briefing Room: Inside the Private Side of Housing Finance

Building affordable housing takes more than public funding. Private lenders and investors play a critical role in turning plans into completed projects.In Episode 4 of The Briefing Room's housing finance series, Dom Butchko and Terry Hickey are joined by Jordan Bishop of JPMorganChase to explore the private side of the capital stack - the financing that helps transform housing plans into completed communities.The conversation explores how private lenders evaluate affordable housing projects, how tax credits become construction funding, and why predictable policies matter when bringing together public and private investment. The episode also examines how developers assemble complex financing packages, why affordable housing depends on cross-sector collaboration, and what policymakers can do to encourage greater housing production.Whether you're new to housing finance or have followed the series from the beginning, this episode ties together the financial partnerships that make affordable housing possible.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook