Affordable Housing

We provide debt and equity financing for income- and rent-restricted apartment properties throughout the country. Our experienced team of bankers originate, underwrite, and close tax credit properties for Regions’ own account or on behalf of institutional investors through proprietary or multi-investor funds. We bring developer clients and investors together. 

Regions Affordable Housing has the balance sheet of one of the nation’s largest banks to provide construction and equity bridge financing, and a dedicated team to underwrite and close HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lender placements. 

• LIHTC & historic tax credit equity (federal and state)
• Construction loans
• Equity bridge loans
• HUD, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac lender
• Treasury management
• Depository services
• Derivatives & institutional trustee services

In 2016, Regions Bank acquired the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) corporate fund syndication and asset management businesses of First Sterling Financial Inc., complementing Regions’ Community Investment Capital, Real Estate and Capital Markets capabilities to serve more clients and communities. The integrated groups became the Regions Affordable Housing division, one of the nation’s largest participants in affordable housing finance through the LIHTC program. Our combined commitment to the affordable housing industry spans over three decades and more than 1,400 properties in 45 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

September 23, 2024: The Pearl Delivers Health + Housing

July 9, 2024: Regions Affordable Housing Names Allison Johnston as Vice President and Relationship Manager

March 27, 2024: Regions Bank Names Katie Such as Head of Affordable Housing as Rob Chiles Announces Retirement

Dec. 17, 2023: Investing in the Music City

Dec. 14, 2023: How Regions is Helping Strengthen Communities From the Ground Up

June 15, 2023: Welcome Home: Regions Bank is supporting affordable housing across the country

April 19, 2023: More affordable housing: Regions Bank, Charlotte developer unveil new initiative

Jan. 27, 2023: Regions Affordable Housing provides financing for senior housing in heart of downtown Orlando