The Lending Brief Podcast

In this episode of The Center for USA Lending's The Lending Brief, sponsored by Allocore, we're joined by Jeffrey Little, former senior executive at the Federal Housing Administration and current Deputy Director of the National Leased Housing Association, for a behind-the-scenes look at the federal government’s largest housing credit program. From navigating the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis to managing a $1.6 trillion insurance portfolio, Jeff explains how FHA balances mission-driven lending with real-world credit risk.He also dives into the biggest challenges facing the agency today, including chronic underinvestment in technology, the constraints of congressional appropriations, and why modernizing federal credit systems is harder than it looks. Plus, Jeff shares his perspective on the growing bipartisan push to increase housing supply, the barriers facing multifamily finance, and what it will take for federal programs to keep pace with market demands.Want more from the Lending Brief? Check out our Newsletter.