National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL)
Public Policy OfficesDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) is a public policy-focused organization based in Washington, DC, founded in 1990. It serves as a national alliance of lenders and investors in affordable housing and community development, bringing together banks, community development financial institutions, and other public, private, and nonprofit entities to support financing in this sector. NAAHL connects a cross-sector network to share emerging challenges and opportunities, and acts as a unified voice for bipartisan policy development and best practices that facilitate affordable housing and community development financing. The group positions itself as an information hub and policy advocate, providing rapid-response analysis, policy development incubations, and coordination with policymakers and industry leaders. Recent activity includes engagement in policy conferences and public announcements related to its centers and leadership, reflecting ongoing efforts to influence practice and policy in affordable housing finance.