National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL)

The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) is a prominent national alliance established in 1990, dedicated to fostering economic opportunity through strategic investments and innovative policymaking within the affordable housing and community development sectors. As an alliance, NAAHL unites a diverse network of leading investors and lenders, including banks, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other public, private, and nonprofit entities.

NAAHL operates by connecting cross-sector practitioners to address challenges and opportunities, leading as a unified voice for bipartisan public policies, and informing the industry as a rapid-response policy team and incubator for innovative development. They serve as a crucial resource for best practices, public policy updates, and the latest research in affordable housing finance, driving progress nationwide.

Functioning as an "honest broker" in public policy debates, NAAHL collaborates closely with policymakers and industry leaders to shape future investments and practices. Their unique position facilitates critical public-private partnerships essential for financing affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization across the 50 states and Washington, D.C.