Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 2025-2026 NH Housing Homeownership Fellows; Applications Open for 2027 Class

June 15, 2026

– Program provides an in-depth exploration of local and national lending and housing issues –

On June 10^th, nine professionals from across the Granite State who work with homebuyers successfully completed the 2025-2026 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows program. This prestigious program provided participants with a unique opportunity to explore the mortgage finance system and engage in workshops on housing and public policy, economic development, state government issues, and New Hampshire Housing’s homeownership programs.

A highlight of the Fellows program was a visit to Washington, D.C., where participants met with members of New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation and engaged with representatives from the National Council of State Housing Agencies, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Throughout the program, Fellows also met with local and state government officials to gain a broader understanding of how housing policy, market conditions, and community needs intersect from the national level to the local level.

The 2026 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows are:

Front Row Left to Right:
Christine Wellington, St Mary’s Bank
Kristie Iadonisi, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust
Jessica Provencher, Pro Homes
Kathleen Connerty, Pinnacle Mortgage

Back Row Left to Right:
Lauren Young, Meredith Village Savings Bank
Joselyn Bryant, Total Mortgage
Trevis Knapp, Bangor Savings Bank
Jennifer Winnes, Bluewater Mortgage

Not pictured: Marcos De Se, RE/MAX Innovative

“This year’s Fellows have shown remarkable commitment to addressing the challenges and finding opportunities in New Hampshire’s housing sector,” stated Rob Dapice, Executive Director/CEO of New Hampshire Housing. “Their dedication and effort in this program demonstrate their commitment to our shared goal of improving access to homeownership across New Hampshire.”

The Homeownership Division continues to work with a statewide network of lenders and real estate professionals to offer specialized mortgage programs that help residents purchase or refinance homes throughout the Granite State.

To learn more about the New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellows program or to apply for the 2027 class, please visit NHHomeownership.org. Applications are due by July 15, 2026.

About New Hampshire Housing: As a self-sustaining public corporation, New Hampshire Housing promotes, finances, and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We have helped more than 55,000 families purchase their own homes and have been instrumental in financing the creation of 16,000 multifamily housing units. NHHousing.org

**Contact:**
Etienne LaFond
Director of Marketing and Communications
New Hampshire Housing
Elafond@nhhfa.org