AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE CONSULTING

DGI has wide-ranging expertise in innovative “capital stack” financing to build and preserve affordable housing, mixed-use, and other real estate projects in more than 25 cities throughout the western United States. DGI are specialists in engaging local government agencies and maximizing funding programs in communities ranging from high-density cities, sprawling municipalities, expanding suburbs, and remote rural towns. Our knowledge and experience working in these diverse real estate and affordable housing markets using a mix of private and public finance tools allow us to streamline processes and effectively navigate obstacles preventing progress.    

While the financing cannot be the sole driver of affordable development, the deal structuring and integration of multiple public partners is crucial to meet each project’s programmatic goals.  DGI provides financial management throughout the development process, from initial feasibility to construction to asset management.   DGI can also assist partners with site acquisition and entitlement, budgeting, scheduling, personnel selection and supervision, permitting, design management, environmental assessment, property management plan, partnership agreement reviews, and securing and reviewing environmental reports.

Nonprofits, churches, and social service organizations with minimal housing experience seek our finance and development expertise and, when needed, project co-ownership.  Since 2000, DGI has contributed to the development and preservation of affordable housing units throughout the country.

Strategic Financial Feasiblity Analysis

DGI’s services include feasibility analysis, securing predevelopment funds, financial modeling, developing operating proformas and underwriting analysis, and pursuing and negotiating debt and equity. The DGI team can skillfully secure, structure, and blend complex funding tools that include: