# CDT Continues to Strengthen Affordable Housing Finance Model Across Cycles

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:51.188Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:17:08.969Z
Original source: [Nareit](https://www.reit.com/news/articles/cdt-continues-to-strengthen-affordable-housing-finance-model-across-cycles)
Source published: 2026-10-08T16:19:44.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

Nareit reports that Community Development Trust is expanding affordable-housing financing through both lending and property ownership. The private REIT and certified community development financial institution recently completed a $50 million capital raise and reports about $3 billion under management.

Its activities support more than 33,000 affordable homes across 45 states and regions. The article highlights permanent financing for tax-credit developments and the ability to provide capital at different levels of a project's structure. CDT describes its objective as combining resident benefits with returns for investors.

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