FHLBank Chicago Invests $2.5 Million to Expand Housing Counseling Across Wisconsin

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has awarded $2.5 million to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) for 2025 through its Community First^® Housing Counseling Resource Program. The increased funding compared to last year allows WHEDA to expand its network of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-certified counseling agencies, helping more Wisconsin families prepare for sustainable homeownership.

“Together with WHEDA, we’re expanding pathways to successful and sustainable homeownership across Wisconsin,” said Katie Naftzger, Senior Vice President and Community Investment Officer at FHLBank Chicago. “Housing counseling provides families with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions and create stability that lasts.”...