FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Grant Beck, Marketing and Communications Manager
Phone: (202) 851-7550
Email: g.beck@nextstepus.org
LOUISVILLE, KY – June 7, 2018 – Last month, the Senate voted to confirm Brian Montgomery as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner and Assistant Secretary for the Office of Housing. Montgomery previously led the FHA under former President George W. Bush.
“Next Step applauds the confirmation of Brian Montgomery to be FHA Commissioner and Assistant Secretary for the Office of Housing,” said Stacey Epperson, president & founder of Next Step. “We look forward to working with the new Commissioner in promoting manufactured homes as a source of affordable, sustainable homeownership – ensuring that regulations foster innovations in energy-efficiency – and that prospective homeowners can receive effective counseling and education to inform their purchase decisions.
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About Next Step® Network
Next Step Network mobilizes a national network of mission-driven nonprofits, leaders in the manufactured housing industry and lending institutions serving home buyers and homeowners in their communities. Next Step’s system – Manufactured Housing Done Right® – connects responsible financing, comprehensive homebuyer education and delivery of high-quality, ENERGY STAR® manufactured homes at scale, creating a model that brings more value to the customer. Learn more at www.nextstepus.org.