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FHFA Expands 2026 Multifamily Caps, Reinforces Affordable Housing Mandate

Agency lending capacity rises as federal housing priorities remain firmly anchored.

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CRE360 Editorial Desk

Editorial Desk

Jan 6, 2026 2 min Share
FHFA Expands 2026 Multifamily Caps, Reinforces Affordable Housing Mandate

Key Takeaways

  • FHFA’s 2026 multifamily caps expand agency lending capacity while reinforcing affordable housing priorities. Increased limits improve deal certainty and refinancing access, but mission-driven requirements will continue shaping where federal capital flows across the multifamily landscape.

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