THE EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE HOUSING CONDITIONS FOR THE RURAL POOR, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE POOREST OF THE POOR IN THE MOST RURAL PLACES. HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL (HAC) PROVIDES BELOW-MARKET FINANCING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION, AND POLICY FORMULATION TO ENABLE SOLUTIONS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES.