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Panelist

Mr. Mike Loftin

Chief Executive Officer Homewise, Inc.

Mike joined Homewise in 1992 and provides strategic leadership for the company by working with the board of directors and the executive management team to drive the long-term vision, strategy, goals, and financial well-being of Homewise. With over 35 years of experience in community and homeownership advocacy, Mike led the creation and implementation of Homewise’s customer-centric, comprehensively integrated homeownership business model. Mike drafted and led the campaign to pass Santa Fe’s inclusionary zoning law, one of the most ambitious in the country and which has served as the model for similar ordinances in other municipalities. More recently, he spearheaded the creation of Homewise’s catalytic community development strategy to revitalize targeted disinvested neighborhoods in Albuquerque and create new mixed-use, mixed-income communities in Santa Fe. Mike serves on the board of Excellent Schools New Mexico and previously served on the boards of the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management Foundation and the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority. Mike holds a BA in History from Northwestern University

Speaking at

Tue Mar 17 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Unlocking the Dream: Innovative Models for Advancing Affordable Homeownership

Homeownership remains one of the most powerful pathways to building wealth and stability—yet for many families, it feels out of reach. This dynamic panel brings together experts who are transforming that reality through community-driven approaches that revitalize neighborhoods while preventing displacement, expand access, and create inclusive opportunities. From restoring abandoned homes to developing mixed-income communities and advancing models that make homeownership affordable, these leaders will share practical solutions and inspiring stories that unlock the dream of homeownership for all.