NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE CAPITAL CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE CORPORATION DOES THIS BY OPERATING VARIOUS PROJECTS UNDER HUD, RD, AND STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HOUSING, THE CORPORATION IS ALSO INVOLVED IN PRESERVING EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS THROUGH THE USE OF THE IRS SECTION 42 LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. THE CORPORATION MANAGES OVER 100 LOW-INCOME MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS OR ENTITIES IN THE NORTHWEST AREA OF THE UNITED STATES.