Description:
The termination of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule has created uncertainty for FHA stakeholders and raised questions about compliance, equitable housing access, and risk exposure in federally supported housing programs. This session explains what the AFFH rollback means in practical terms and provides guidance for navigating this regulatory shift.
Participants will learn what parts of the rule remain enforceable, how enforcement priorities may change, and what FHA lenders, MAP underwriters, public housing authorities, and other multifamily stakeholders can do to stay prepared. Using clear examples and actionable strategies, this training helps organizations future-proof compliance, align oversight practices with current HUD guidance, and minimize risk exposure while maintaining equitable housing practices. Attendees will leave with concrete steps to update policies, strengthen internal processes, and stay ready for any future rule reinstatements or litigation-driven enforcement.
Who This Is Designed For: Mortgage lenders, FHA-approved institutions, compliance officers, and legal or servicing teams who need to understand how the AFFH rule termination affects FHA program operations, compliance oversight, and risk management.
Agenda:
Regulatory Impact Assessment: Explore the practical and legal implications of the AFFH rule termination on HUD enforcement, multifamily project planning, and civil rights obligations.
Risk and Compliance Realignment: Identify areas where compliance, environmental reviews, and demographic analysis processes may need adjustment under current HUD priorities.
Strategic Preparedness: Learn how to build internal policies and partnerships that balance Fair Housing principles with evolving responsibilities for lenders, sponsors, and public housing authorities.
By the end of this webinar, you will know how to:
Understand the implications of the AFFH rule termination for FHA stakeholders and HUD enforcement authority.
Identify gaps in current compliance and oversight processes affected by the rule change.
Realign risk and compliance programs to remain effective under current and evolving federal guidance.
Build internal policies and frameworks that reduce exposure while supporting equitable housing practices.
Prepare for potential enforcement actions, rule reinstatements, or litigation-driven requirements.