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Treasurer Clint Zweifel Announces $36 million Investment in Northeast Missouri Says 469 loans issued impacting 398 jobs and 387 farmers in the region
February 16, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
KIRKSVILLE, MO - February 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) was in Kirksville today to announce that since January 2009 his administration had made more than $36 million in low-interest loans to farms and small businesses in the northeast Missouri. While at a stop at the Bank of Kirksville, Treasurer Zweifel said 469 loans had been made impacting 398 jobs and 387 farmers in the region. Borrowers in the region will save an estimated $608,000 in interest annually using loans made through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.
Treasurer Clint Zweifel announces $575,000 small business loan in St. Charles impacting 23 local jobs
February 5, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
ST. CHARLES, MO - February 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) was in St. Charles today to announce a $575,000 small business loan impacting 23 local jobs. Treasurer Zweifel made the announcement at Sams Carpet Cleaning and Repair. The low-interest loan, made through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program, will save the company an estimated $37,000 in interest costs. Qualifying borrowers generally save 30 percent on the cost of the loan.
Statement from Lt. Governor Kinder on Resignation of Missouri Housing Development Commission Director Ramsel
February 3, 2010 Posted by MHDC
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Lt. Governor Peter Kinder today released the following statement on the resignation of Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) Director Pete Ramsel
Luetkemeyer Supports Bi-partisan Bill Protecting Affordable Housing Efforts
January 25, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is supporting bi-partisan legislation ensuring that certain nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity are protected from troubling mortgage restrictions that could impact the way affordable housing is provided to needy families
Treasurer Zweifel Announces Record Pace for Unclaimed Property Accounts Returned
January 4, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced that half way through the 2010 fiscal year his office was on pace to break the previous record for Unclaimed Property accounts returned by more than 15 percent. A total of 45,809 accounts had been returned since July 1. The previous record was set by Treasurer Zweifel’s office in fiscal year 2009.
Zweifel Offers a Fair Shake for Taxpayers to Kick Off the New Year
December 29, 2009 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A little more than six months after being signed into law, legislation developed by State Treasurer Clint Zweifel will allow him to return more on investments he manages for Missouri taxpayers beginning January 1. The legislation, Invest in Missouri, received the unanimous support of the Senate and the House and was signed by Gov. Nixon on June 29.
Missouri Housing Development Commission Provides Millions in Mortgages and Assistance to First-Time Homebuyers
December 29, 2009 Posted by MHDC
Kansas City, MO - December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Even in the face of a challenging economic environment, Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) continues to provide quality affordable housing to the low- and moderate-income residents of Missouri. In addition, due to innovative programs and partnerships, MHDC has been able to continue its lending programs for first-time homebuyers with mortgage revenue bond financings and a commitment to homebuyers for assistance with down payment and closing costs.
Public hearing dates set for housing development funding
December 29, 2009 Posted by MHDC
December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) will hold public hearings at four different locations in January to discuss 122 affordable housing development proposals submitted by developers. Developers applied for these funds in response to the 2010 Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) issued in June 2009. Hearings are planned for Kansas City, Springfield, St. Charles and Columbia.
Gov. Nixon, Treasurer Zweifel applaud passage of property tax relief for homebuyers by Housing Development Commission
December 21, 2009 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - December 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — An initiative proposed by Gov. Jay Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel to provide property tax relief to Missouri homebuyers was approved today by a 7-to-1 vote of the Missouri Housing Development Commission. This initiative is expected to provide property tax relief for 9,000 to 11,000 Missouri families.
Zweifel Announces Housing Agency Will Webcast Meeting for the First Time
December 16, 2009 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - December 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, Chair of the Missouri Housing Development Commission, today announced the housing agency’s December 18 meeting would be webcast live for the first time ever. The meeting’s webcast will be a test for the agency as it looks for the best way to provide the service at all future meetings.
Zweifel Announces Housing Agency Will Webcast Meeting for the First Time Treasurer continues priority of transparent government
December 15, 2009 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, Chair of the Missouri Housing Development Commission, today announced the housing agency’s December 18 meeting would be webcast live for the first time ever. The meeting’s webcast will be a test for the agency as it looks for the best way to provide the service at all future meetings.
Gov. Nixon, Treasurer Zweifel unveil plan to increase home ownership and energy efficiency by paying Missourians’ property taxes for a year
November 24, 2009 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Jay Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, chairman of the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), today announced a proposal to pay the first year of property taxes for income-eligible Missourians who buy a new or existing Missouri home after Jan. 1, 2010. They will take the proposal before the MHDC at its Dec. 18 meeting.
Bond Sponsors Legislation to Fight Homelessness among Veterans
November 16, 2009 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Kit Bond has introduced legislation that will increase funding to provide transitional housing for homeless veterans, calling it our nation’s sacred responsibility to support the men and women who answered America’s call to serve.
BOND ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $200,000 IN HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS HEADED TO BLUE SPRINGS
October 16, 2009 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Kit Bond, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds our nation’s housing programs, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will release more than $200,000 in federal funds to the City of Blue Springs.
Luetkemeyer Joins Call to Expose Government Corruption Within Countrywide VIP Program
October 14, 2009 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, today made the following statement on Ranking Member Darrell Issa’s call to subpoena all records and documents related to the Countrywide VIP Program in which special mortgage rates were promised to lawmakers in return for political support for what was once the nation’s largest mortgage originator
