Amid the uneven economic recovery, IMPACT Community Capital continues our mission to provide affordable housing and economic opportunities for underinvested communities. IMPACT financed 1,654 units of affordable housing and partnered with Freddie Mac in their first social bond issuance in the third quarter. Read more about our Q3 IMPACT Deals here.

IMPACT Community Capital is proud to be part of Freddie Mac Multifamily’s first structured Social Bonds deal. Jeff Brenner, CEO of IMPACT, commented, “IMPACT appreciates the opportunity to partner with Freddie Mac to attract more capital to affordable housing. Having participated in Freddie Mac’s first Q Series and privately-placed participation certificate programs, Freddie Mac has, again, provided IMPACT an opportunity to provide needed capital to America’s communities and its investors valuable liquidity in today’s markets.” Read more here.

Our CIO Michael Lohmeier explains in Pensions & Investments that in a market starved for yield, affordable housing debt is an ‘acyclical’ fixed-income alternative investors should consider. Access Mike’s commentary here.

In our latest insight, IMPACT’s General Counsel Liz Kang reflects on what inspired her to join IMPACT as she approaches the anniversary of her first year.

Amid a growing need for affordable housing, IMPACT announces a record quarter for loan commitments, many of which will help Americans who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-related economic downturn. Click to read the press release. 

IMPACT is proud to be recognized as a top 500 money manager by Pensions & Investments — especially one with a 20-year track record solely focused on impact investing.

IMPACT’s newest team member, Director of Investor Relations and Capital Markets Melissa Radic, explains what led her to IMPACT and why she is excited to take on the opportunity in our most recent insight.

IMPACT introduced a tax-exempt loan program and a new bridge loan product last quarter to expand opportunities for investors to address the affordable housing crisis. Our Q1 deals roundup expands on the communities and populations served by our purpose-driven investments.

IMPACT is expanding its team in response to the rapidly growing interest in ESG investing by institutional investors and is excited to announce that Melissa Radic, CFA, CAIA, has joined IMPACT as Director of Investor Relations and Capital Markets.

In our recent blog post, Portfolio Manager Paul Hwang discusses how the economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has only amplified what businesses already recognize — the importance of affordable housing for their employees, customers, partners and the communities in which they operate. 

In an ETF.com article, CIO Michael Lohmeier discusses the complexities that can factor into the ‘Social’ component of a company’s ‘ESG’ metrics.

IMPACT Community Capital closed a record-breaking fourth quarter with commitments and loan purchases of more than $60 million that will create more than 1,300 additional units of affordable rental housing. Click to read the press release.

In a new article, Top1000Funds.com describes IMPACT Community Capital’s “unique” platform that allows its insurance company owners to invest in affordable multifamily rental housing at scale — and how IMPACT is opening this model to outside institutional investors. Click to read the story.

Recently, the American Council of Life Insurers highlighted how IMPACT’s founding over 20 years ago created a vehicle for leading insurance companies to source and manage purpose-driven investments. Read here to see how IMPACT’s strategy, coupled with a proven track record, has helped dispel the myths associated with most socially-driven strategies, while demonstrating that multifamily affordable housing debt can provide an alternative to traditional fixed income in scale.

In the last insight of our Q&A series with institutional investors, another IMPACT owner helps bust some of the myths of investing for impact.

In our ongoing Q&A series with institutional investors, IMPACT presents a new discussion of the challenges and opportunities of investing for impact.

IMPACT Community Capital Signs United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Click and read about our role as signatories.

New research from the Global Impact Investing Network advances transparency on impact performance with a contribution from IMPACT. Click and see how we support the development of impact measurement as one of the pioneers of impact investing.

IMPACT is excited to debut a new series of Q&A’s with several of its owner-investors. Visit our blog to hear insights from these pioneers in investing for impact.

IMPACT is pleased to announce that Liz Kang is joining us as General Counsel. Liz’s deep legal experience and accomplishments make her an important new addition to the IMPACT leadership team.

IMPACT CEO Jeff Brenner quoted in Pensions & Investments in its article exploring the mainstreaming of impact investing. Click to read the story.

IPE Real Assets covers IMPACT’s latest collaboration with Freddie Mac, creating additional liquidity for the financing of affordable housing. Read how the Private Placement PC Swap gives us new flexibility to serve institutional investors.

IMPACT continues to innovate to bring additional capital to affordable housing. In collaborating with Freddie Mac on its new initiative, the Private Placement PC Swap execution, we’re adding flexibility to meet the needs of institutional investors.

In the April 15th Issue of Pensions & Investments, CEO Jeff Brenner joins other impact investment leaders to discuss the latest trends in ESG investing—including the expansion of purpose-driven opportunities across fixed income. Read the roundtable here.

IMPACT CEO Jeff Brenner is a featured participant at the inaugural Real Estate Opportunity Zone meeting in San Francisco.

IMPACT CEO Jeff Brenner joins panel discussion for S&P Global, sharing insights on accessing capital markets to support an affordable housing mission. The April 11th event was part of the U.S. Public Finance Housing Hot Topics series. Visit our blog here to learn about IMPACT and its focus on affordable housing.

CEO Jeff Brenner is quoted in IPE Real Assets’ ESG issue about why affordable housing represents an opportunity for institutional investors to invest for purpose without sacrificing returns.

Hear from CEO Jeff Brenner in a recent article in ImpactAlpha, on how capital can lower risks for institutional investors and lower costs to enable developers to build affordable housing.

Read an excerpt from IMPACT’s article featured in Multifamily Executive Magazine, in which CEO Jeff Brenner dispels the misconceptions of affordable housing investments.

Hear from CEO Jeff Brenner in a recent article in Responsible Investor, in which IMPACT is also recognized for its early innovation in the securitization of affordable housing investments.

Featured in Multi-Housing News: IMPACT CIO Michael Lohmeier outlines the criteria for making affordable housing debt an investable asset class for institutional investors.

Paul Hwang Joins IMPACT as Investment Analyst

IMPACT announces financing for two affordable housing developments, catering to seniors and veterans

IMPACT’s role in affordable housing featured in Impact Alpha

Impact Community Capital Names Michael J. Lohmeier CIO and Matthew C. Berg SVP & Counsel

HELP FOR ANAHEIM’S HOMELESS.

Rockwood Apartments in Anaheim, CA, provides 48 residences for previously homeless families and was recently honored by Multifamily Executive Magazine.

QUALITY RESIDENCE FOR VETERANS.

IMPACT’s commitment to Pearl Center will help turn a closed senior center into modern, affordable multi-family housing for US veterans in Wilmington, DE.

COMMITTED TO CALIFORNIA SENIORS.

In La Puente, CA, IMPACT is joining with local and state authorities to develop quality housing for seniors with health disabilities.

Impact Community Capital Names Jeff Brenner CEO

$10 million in tax credits awarded on $50 million of investments in underserved communities through final COIN CDFI Tax Credit Program

Impact Community Capital announces retirement of Dan Sheehy from role as CEO of Impact

Impact Community Capital Welcomes CIO

Impact Funding LLC Completes $302 Million Securitiation

Huntington Capital announces $78 million close on follow up mezzanine fund

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate SOMACC’s New Judith Baker Child Development Center

Financing mid-priced housing

Major Insurers, Non-Profits Launch Unique Community-based Healthcare Initiative

Insurers Make $49M Affordable Housing Investment

New Program Offers $20 million in Loans for Child Care Facilities Improvements

Insurance Companies Finance New Affordable Housing in Kern County

Insurance Companies Finance New Affordable Housing in Fresno Area

Insurance Companies Use New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) to Support Community Facilities

Insurers Make Major Investment in Affordable Housing for California

Insurers Lead $475 Million Community Investment Initiative

Bank of America, Impact Community Capital Launch First-of-its-Kind Effort to Create 6,000 California Affordable Housing Units

Impact Community Capital affiliate awarded New Markets Tax Credit allocation

Insurers, Bank of America Join Forces to Support Community Investment, Affordable Housing

Nationwide Insurance Joins California Community Investment Consortium

Representative Edward Royce Announces $25 Million Private Sector Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis With Freddie Mac, California Neighborhoods, California Bank & Trust, IMPACT Community Capital, California Housing Loan Insurance Fund

Insurers Unveil Major Affordable Housing Investment Impact Community Capital Announces Addition of New Member Company