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Join Us for a Critical Lender Update
Join us Thursday, June 25, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for a critical lender update discussing program and commitment system changes.
The session will be recorded if you are unable to attend.
Test your Minnesota Housing Knowledge!
Think you’re the Ken Jennings of Minnesota Housing Trivia?! Test your Minnesota Housing knowledge by taking the Minnesota Housing Quiz Bowl! Will you make the final leaderboard?
The Minnesota Housing Quiz Bowl is now available on our eLearning training site! The quiz is open now through July 3, 2026. Leaderboard results will be posted in the following weeks eNews.
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Minnesota Housing Closed for Juneteenth
Minnesota Housing will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Lenders will be unable to lock new loans from 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 to 10 a.m. on Monday, June 22.
We're Hiring!
Minnesota Housing is hiring! Serve Minnesotans by leading critical housing finance operations as the Single Family Portfolio Operations Supervisor. This role supervises staff on the Quality Control and Portfolio Management (servicing) teams directing day-to-day work to meet goals aligned with Agency values. The Supervisor is responsible to lead and mentor staff, develop and maintain clear policies and procedures, oversee department reporting, manage third party vendor relationships and participate in division and Agency leadership activities.
Check out this great opportunity at http://www.mn.gov/careers, using Job ID 94041
2026 Monthly Training Webinars
Freddie Mac “Ask the Underwriter” Training
Thursday, June 18
9-10 a.m.
Freddie Mac will have underwriters available to answer your income calculation questions and provide expert guidance on common appraisal questions. This interactive training is designed for lenders, underwriters, and housing professionals seeking clarity and to receive real-time answers from industry experts. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate, ask your questions, and stay up-to-date on the latest developments.
Navigating Conventional Loans with Minnesota Housing
Thursday, July 16
9-10:30 a.m.
This training will help you to understand key features of Minnesota Housing’s exclusive conventional loan products, recognize the differences in conventional products based on the 80% AMI threshold and demonstrate how to use the Program Eligibility Income Worksheet to calculate eligibility income for the Start Up program.
Safe at Home Training
Monday, July 20
1-2 p.m.
Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Services are administered by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Join us and a representative from the Secretary of State Office to learn more about this service and tips for working with borrowers who are Safe at Home participants.
Monthly Update & Hot Topics Call
The Monthly Update & Hot Topics Call is for our lending and other community partners. During these calls we review recent Minnesota Housing updates and important information to help you originate and process our loans. Lenders are welcome to submit questions or topics to discuss on the call. This is a great venue to have more in-depth discussion on advanced topics. If you are a consumer, please visit www.mnhousing.gov to learn more about the programs we offer, the resources available to you and to find a participating lender.
Register for the 2026 calls.
When you register, you will be signed up for all sessions in the series but can attend the sessions that work for you. Most calls occur on the second Thursday of the month from 9-10 a.m. Central time.
2026 Schedule:
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10
Questions?
You can reach the Partner Solutions Team at 651.296.8215 or 800.710.8871 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on business days.
About Minnesota Housing
Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, works to provide access to safe, stable and accessible housing Minnesotans can afford in a community of their choice. In 2025, we distributed $1.8 billion in resources and served 73,000 households. Visit our website to learn more.
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