Bob Simpson

Bob Simpson, the Head of the Multifamily Impact Council, brings his expertise from Fannie Mae and the Senate to discuss the pressing need for middle-income housing. He highlights the investment potential in affordable properties, stressing their long-term performance benefits. The conversation also tackles economic barriers in Texas, innovative solutions for construction, and the vital role of public-private partnerships. Simpson advocates for redefining affordability and the positive impact mixed-income housing can have on communities and investors alike.

Bob Simpson, former Fannie Mae executive and founder of Simpson Impact Strategies, leads the Multifamily Impact Council and shapes multifamily finance and impact standards. Conversation covers the Multifamily Impact Framework, a shared prosperity rental model that shares profits with tenants, financing and leverage mechanics, tenant reward designs, risks to lenders and renters, and practical pilots for testing the idea.