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Homeownership
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Turning Financial Hesitation Into a First Home

For Christina, what felt like financial barriers to homeownership became manageable with IFA’s down payment assistance.

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January 22, 2026
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Turquoise House with Landscape
Homeownership
Story

From “Someday” to Homeowner

IFA’s down payment assistance turned Chelsea’s “someday” plan into closing on her home.

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January 22, 2026
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Fridge with magnets and photos.
Homeownership
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When Homeownership Made Everyday Life Easier

IFA homeownership programs helped Sadie build a life close to her classroom.

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January 22, 2026
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Homeownership
Story

A First Home, Sooner Than Planned

For this young couple, IFA down payment assistance turned a long-term goal into reality sooner than imagined.

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January 21, 2026
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Homeownership
Story

Creating Home Through Ownership

With support from IFA homeownership programs, Aleah was able to buy her first home and invest in the place she now calls home.

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January 20, 2026
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Iowa Title Guaranty
Iowa Title Guaranty Programs
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Title Guaranty Launches One of the Nation’s First Title Theft Coverages for Homeowners

New Coverage Available Now to Guard Against Growing Fraud Threats

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December 11, 2025
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single family home with a large yard and fence at sunset
Homeownership
Press Release

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
Press Release

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
Press Release

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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Homeownership
Story

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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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
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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Homeownership
Story

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

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

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