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October 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) for more than 30 years has provided low-interest, fixed-rate mortgage options to under-served Missouri households. The agency recently marked a significant milestone in its history, having provided a total of $5 billion in mortgages to more than 82,000 first-time homebuyers.

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.

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.

Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) is now offering a refinance program to help Missouri homeowners make their monthly mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure. The program is designed for responsible homeowners who need assistance with the closing costs associated with refinancing their existing mortgage, as well as those who need a reduction in their first mortgage principal balance in order refinance their existing home loan

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - July 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Missouri Housing Development Commission unanimously passed comprehensive ethics reform today that will bring increased transparency, accountability and enforcement to the housing agency.

July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) will hold public hearings at three different locations in July to discuss 39 affordable housing development proposals submitted by developers. Developers applied for these funds in response to the 2009 Round 2 Notification of Funding Availability issued in December 2008. Hearings are planned for Springfield, Kansas

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel released a statement on the audit performed of the Missouri Housing Development Commission by State Auditor Susan Montee's office.

New chair pushes for accountability and transparency. JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel called for reforms to the Missouri Housing Development Commission in a news conference in Jefferson City today. He said he would work with commissioners to pass a reformed standards of conduct policy that would remove conflicts of interest and build Missourians trust in the agency.

June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Zweifel will hold a news conference Tuesday, June 23 in Jefferson City to layout his strategic plan for Missouri Housing Development Commission during his term as chair of the agency.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - May 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a unanimous vote Friday, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel became chair of the Missouri Housing Development Commission. Treasurer Zweifel will begin his duties at MHDC's July 31 meeting. "I am honored the commission members have confidence in me for this leadership role," Treasurer Zweifel said. "This commission is vital to Missourians. We have an opportunity to advance homeownership, affordable housing and Missouri's economy through MHDC."