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(NMHC) — The Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the CNMI Office of the Public Auditor and the Office of the Attorney General, successfully conducted a professional development training focused on ethics and identifying fraud, waste, and abuse. The training took place in early November and was attended by NMHC staff, providing a vital opportunity…

(NMHC) — With the amended Memorandum of Understanding officially signed on April 24, 2024 by USDA Rural Housing Service or RHS and the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, the CNMI now has another funding option to obtain decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing as well as for much needed home repair.  This renewed partnership between NMHC and…

THE Northern Marianas Housing Corporation’s board of directors on Tuesday announced the appointment of Zenie P. Mafnas as NMHC’s corporate director. Her predecessor, Jesse Palacios, was appointed deputy corporate director. NMHC said it was “a unanimous decision” by the board, which is chaired by Merced M. Tomokane, to appoint Mafnas corporate director. “For the past…

(NMHC) — On April 30, 2024, Northern Marianas Housing Corporation’s Board of Directors, management, and staff presented another graduate with a Certificate of Completion under the NMHC’s Family Self-Sufficiency or FSS Program. Director Oscar M. Babauta presented Peggy Hong with a certificate of completion and commended Hong for her outstanding achievement and emphasized not to lose…

THE Northern Marianas Housing Corporation on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide access to USDA’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program. Present for the signing ceremony were Chris Kanazawa, USDA Rural Development state director; Joaquin Altoro, USDA Rural Housing Service administrator; NMHC Chair Marcie Tomokane; NMHC Corporate…

(NMHC) —  On Feb. 22, 2024, NMHC’s Board of Directors, management, and staff, presented four graduates, Louisa L. Taga, Narcely Martin, Marline Anson, and  Rose Marie A. Borja, Certificates of Completion under the NMHC’s Family Self-Sufficiency or FSS Program. Director Vinney Atalig-Hocog presented each individual graduate with their Certificates of Completion. Director Oscar M. Babauta…

(NMHC) — THE $300,000 in annual amusement license fee collections that House Local Bill 23-36 would reappropriate for the medical referral program and Kagman infrastructure projects should stay with the Northern Marianas Housing Corp. loan program, NMHC Corporate Director Jesse S. Palacios told the Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation. The $300,000 is Saipan’s share of…