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Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2026 Preferred Homeownership Lenders and Realtor®

These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa homebuyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s programs.

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September 15, 2025
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Homeownership
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Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa REALTORS® Support Homeownership through Innovation

IFA and IR have announced the winners of the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition.

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September 9, 2025
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Homeownership
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State Housing Trust Fund
Press Release

2025 HousingIowa Awards Celebrate Iowa’s Housing Innovation and Leadership

These awards recognize programs, projects and professionals who are setting the standard for innovation and leadership in advancing housing opportunities for Io

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September 4, 2025
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Homeownership
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Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa REALTORS® Celebrate Homeownership Month with Two Statewide Initiatives

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa REALTORS® today announced two statewide initiatives.

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June 20, 2025
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a couple standing by their front door
Homeownership
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Enjoying Life's Special Moments in Our Own Home

The Dukavas family bought a home with Down Payment Assistance and now get to enjoy life near family and celebrate special moments together in our own home.

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March 7, 2025
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woman and child walking together
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It's Not Just a House, It's a Home

Skyler and Emily purchased their home with an IFA loan and now have a safe, steady place to raise their son.

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February 20, 2025
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The Gorsett family in front of their home
Homeownership
Story

Homeownership with Help

Iowa Finance Authority helped a nurse and her family become homeowners.

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February 20, 2025
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Woman in scrubs standing in front of her home
Homeownership
Story

Room to Start a Family

Iowa Finance Authority made it possible to go from renter to homeowner and start to plan for the future.

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February 20, 2025
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Man unpacking a lamp from a cardboard box
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More Space for Our Family

Iowa Finance Authority made it possible for the Baldwin family to go from renters to homeowners without busting their monthly budget.

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February 20, 2025
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A man and a pregnant woman outside their home in front of a decorated door
Homeownership
Story

Blessed to Be in a New Home

The Jenkins family was able to buy a new home with help from Iowa Finance Authority's homeownership programs.

Display Date
February 20, 2025
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A woman, man and toddler standing in front of their house with columns and a glass door
Homeownership
Story

Coming Full Circle

When Robin was single, she used a first-time homebuyer grant from IFA to purchase her home. Now she works to help other families with their home purchases.

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February 20, 2025
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Woman with a cellphone at her ear sitting at a computer in an office setting
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2024.

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February 14, 2025
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Homelessness
Homeownership
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Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $10 Million to Aid in Housing Development and Supportive Services for Iowans Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved nearly $10 million in grants to aid in housing development and supportive services.

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January 9, 2025
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IHAF board meeting - man at podium speaking to attendees sitting around table
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Homelessness
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12.5 million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Advance Housing Priorities

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12.5 million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Advance Housing Priorities

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December 13, 2024
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Neighborhood houses under construction
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Iowa Finance Authority Announces Application Deadline of Nov. 20 for Disaster-Impacted Homeowners to Apply to the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Application Deadline of Nov. 20 for Disaster-Impacted Homeowners to Apply to the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program

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November 8, 2024
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group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on house construction

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