About Us

HISTORY

Affirmative Investments was founded in 1984 with foundation support. Since that time, we have facilitated the financing and development of more than $770 million of affordable housing nationwide, representing over 5,600 units.

In 2004 Affirmative expanded into the newly formed New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) program. Through NMTCs we have utilized creative financial structuring that aligns with the priorities of multiple parties including sponsors, Community Development Entities (CDEs), investors, and lenders. Affirmative has closed over 20 NMTC deals totalling $505 million in development costs and $372 million in Qualified Equity Investments.

APPROACH

At Affirmative, we are dedicated to a team approach to the development process. Building high quality teams is critical to project success. Active collaboration brings out the skills of each team member and builds capacity within client organizations.

Our relationships with key industry players give our clients access to essential information. The ability to read political context, economic climate, and the technical aspects of each deal is central to helping our clients make quality decisions and realize their objectives.

STAFF

The staff of Affirmative Investments has a wide range of development experience and expertise. The firm's team of project managers offers professional backgrounds in areas ranging from design and urban planning to finance and construction. The collaborative work environment at Affirmative allows for the open exchange of knowledge and ideas, which benefits our projects and clients.