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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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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.

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February 20, 2025
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Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Top Mortgage Lenders and RealtorsĀ®

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

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February 14, 2025
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Homelessness
Homeownership
Press Release

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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State Housing Trust Fund
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
Homeownership
Homelessness
Press Release

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
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Preferred Homeownership Lenders and Realtors

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced the designation of 16 lenders and two RealtorsĀ® as its 2025 Preferred partners.

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September 27, 2024
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Boy sitting on dad's shoulders in front of For Sale/Sold sign
Homeownership
Notice

Iowa Finance Authority and Happy Medium take their Digital Platform National to Better Connect Homebuyers with Lenders

Iowa Finance Authority and Happy Medium take their Digital Platform National to Better Connect Homebuyers with Lenders

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September 12, 2024
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Mom, dad, and daughter looking at laptop
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Association of REALTORSĀ® Name Frontier Mortgage Winner of 2024 Iowa Homeownership Incubator

Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Association of REALTORSĀ® Name Frontier Mortgage Winner of 2024 Iowa Homeownership Incubator

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September 11, 2024
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Homeownership
Homelessness
Community Development Programs
Press Release

2024 HousingIowa Awards Recognize Innovative Iowa Housing Initiatives and Leaders

2024 HousingIowa Awards Recognize Innovative Iowa Housing Initiatives and Leaders

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September 4, 2024
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Homeownership
Homelessness
City Development
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority to Host 2024 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 4-6 in Des Moines

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) will host the 2024 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 4-6 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

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August 26, 2024
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Aerial view of reception at convention
Homeownership
Workforce
Downtown
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Announce 2025 Iowa Thriving Communities

Read about the six communities that have been designated 2025 Iowa Thriving Communities.

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August 16, 2024
Homeownership
Workforce
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $10.6 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of more than 400 Rental Homes in 9 Communities

Read about the communities receiving tax credits for their efforts in leveraging innovative practices to attract housing opportunities for their workforce.

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July 3, 2024
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2023 Top Mortgage Lenders and RealtorsĀ®

Read more about local lenders who have assisted more than 2,400 Iowans in purchasing a home using IFA mortgage and down payment assistance programs.

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March 12, 2024
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IFA Top Lender plaques and certificates/awards on desk
State Housing Trust Fund
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards nearly $82,000 to Support the Construction of two Habitat for Humanity Homes in Rock Valley and Ogden

Read about the homes funded through this program for income-qualified homebuyers who will receive financial, home repair, and foreclosure prevention education.

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March 6, 2024
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group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on house construction

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