Cinnaire

06/02/2026

🏗️ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞—𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Cinnaire is proud to support the preservation of Tamerlane Apartments, a 194-unit community made possible through strong partnership with LNWA & Arbor Management.

As Jacob Stern from our team shared, success wasn’t just about the transaction—it was about ensuring residents were supported every step of the way during a complex, occupied rehab.

Projects like this show what’s possible when mission-driven partners come together to protect and modernize critical affordable housing. Grateful for the collaboration of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, JPMorganChase, and USDA Rural Development.

Despite having long outgrown its rural roots, Tamerlane Apartments has been preserved as one of the country's largest USDA housing deals.

05/29/2026

Our team is at the Mackinac Policy Conference this week connecting with leaders and partners from across the state. J.T. Mackey, Yulonda Byrd, and Jennifer Everhart enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with Jennifer Hayes, fellow member of the Michigan CDFI Coalition!

MI CDFI Coalition members Invest Detroit and Cinnaire are enjoying the nice weather, policy discussions, and CDFI advocacy on the island this week! Enjoy the rest of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference!

05/28/2026

Cinnaire's Shanise Faust recently joined our partners and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Rogers Main Street Senior Housing in Rogers, MN. Led by Duffy Development Company, this project will bring 40 affordable homes for seniors in Hennepin County, including units sets aside for homeless residents, helping address a critical need in the region.

In addition to new housing, the development will feature a large, city-operated senior center open to all Rogers seniors, creating a welcoming space for connection, activity, and community.

We're proud to collaborate with Duffy Development Company, Minnesota Housing. the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, and the City of Rogers, MN - Government on a project that will make a lasting impact.

05/27/2026

We’re proud to share a significant milestone for Cinnaire Lending Corporation (CLC).

CLC has received its first Aeris® Rating Report, earning an AA– rating for Financial Strength and Performance. This recognition affirms CLC’s evolution into a well-managed, financially strong Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), built on years of disciplined growth and impact.

Aeris’ rigorous, data-driven review underscores CLC’s strong performance, risk management, and ability to navigate changing market conditions, reinforcing confidence among investors and partners committed to community development.

Read the full announcement:

Cinnaire Lending has received its first Aeris® Rating Report — affirming that the organization is a well-managed, financially stable Community Development Financial Institution.

05/26/2026

It was a great day in Pontiac as community leaders and partners gathered last week to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Beacon Place Apartments! ✂️🏡

Cinnaire’s Yulonda Byrd joined our partners, including Lighthouse. Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Oakland County, Michigan Government, City of Pontiac, Michigan USA - Government, Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI), and Ethos Development Partners to celebrate this exciting milestone. Beacon Place brings 40 much-needed affordable homes to the community, including 28 newly upgraded apartments and 12 nearby townhomes, helping expand housing options for individuals and families in Pontiac.

This milestone reflects the power of partnership and a shared commitment to expanding access to safe, quality, and affordable housing. Together, we’re helping build a stronger, more resilient community.

Lighthouse celebrated 40 renovated affordable housing units in Pontiac Thursday with a ribbon cutting on Mechanic Street.

05/22/2026

Our team is still thinking about a fantastic few days at the Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) Summit!

Miranda Bialk, Beth Baar, Michelle Foster, and Cassandra Oracz had an incredible time connecting, learning, and contributing alongside such a strong network of women leaders in affordable housing. Beth had the honor of introducing this year’s WAHN-derful Woman of the Year as last year’s recipient, and she and Miranda also led a great conversation on how Asset Management and Property Management can work more collaboratively.

We’re also excited to share that Beth was appointed to the national WAHN Board of Directors—an incredible and well-deserved recognition of her leadership. 👏🏾

With the CHAM - Consortium for Housing and Asset Management group all in one place, the team made the most of the opportunity to spend time planning together in person for the upcoming CHAM conference.

We are grateful to be part of such an energizing and impactful event—and looking forward to what’s ahead!

05/20/2026

Cinnaire’s Max Novak joined industry leaders at the CohnReznick NMTC Summit last week for an insightful session on building durable operational infrastructure under a permanent New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program.

The panel explored how CDEs and developers are strengthening their foundations for long-term success—from staffing and succession planning to leveraging deal management systems and workflow automation. The discussion also highlighted how organizations are proactively preparing for Treasury examinations and elevating operational practices to support stronger allocation partnerships and ex*****on.

Thank you to moderator Jacen Killebrew (CohnReznick) and fellow panelists David Scheltz (Affirmative Investments), Carla Hinson (Cross Street Partners), and Ross Clarke (Corporation for Supportive Housing) for a thoughtful and forward-looking conversation.

05/19/2026

What drives the work behind Cinnaire?

In this candid conversation, President & CEO Mark McDaniel joins The Jorma Duran Show to share both the story behind Cinnaire’s mission-driven impact and a more personal look at what inspires him every day. From our early beginnings to leadership insights and a few of Mark’s favorite things, it’s a behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t want to miss.

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05/15/2026

Play ball, Lansing ⚾🙌

From the Sponsor Reception to Opening Day excitement, the Cinnaire team was proud to celebrate@Strikeout Baseball alongside an incredible group of partners, including MSU Federal Credit Union, Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN), and the City of Lansing, Michigan - Government.

It was an honor to be part of bringing this vision to life, one that goes beyond baseball to support youth development, strengthen community connections, and create lasting impact in Lansing.

Great to celebrate with community leaders like John Smoltz and Mayor Andy Schor, and a huge thanks to our all-star team Katlynn Kretz, Jennifer Buhs, Brianna Wilson, Leigh Middleton, Anthony Winston Jr., Ben Logue, Lucius Vassar, and Claire Borsheim, along with our biggest cheerleaders Helen Rakich Steel and Terri Cornwell! 🙌🏾

Here’s to a season full of impact and a little magic on the field.

05/14/2026

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑. 𝐃𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Named for Terrence R. Duvernay, whose leadership at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority helped shape the field, the award recognizes those who carry forward his legacy of advancing housing opportunity.

For more than 30 years, Jennifer has helped shape what equitable housing can look like in practice, bringing together capital, partnerships, and purpose to expand opportunity for communities across Michigan and beyond. Her work is grounded in the belief, like Terry Duvernay’s vision, that this work is ultimately about the people, and that centering equity, community voices, and empathy strengthens the impact we can achieve together.

This recognition honors more than a career of achievement. It reflects the integrity, vision, and unwavering commitment Jennifer brings to this work every day, and the lasting impact she continues to have on people and communities.

We are grateful to work alongside you and proud to celebrate this milestone. Congratulations, Jennifer! 🙌🏾🎉