HFA News
OHCS Lending Products Helped Almost 1,000 Oregon Households Buy a Home in 2025
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced its Flex Lending program helped 954 households buy a home in 2025 by offering down payment assistance (DPA) and lower interest rates through partnerships with approved lenders.
MSHDA Board Approves Funding for 490 Affordable Housing Units
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board authorized funding for housing developments in Grand Traverse, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, creating or preserving 490 affordable housing units across the state.
Housing New Mexico Recognizes its 2026 Top Lenders, Who Help Thousands of New Mexico Families Become Homeowners Each Year
Thousands of New Mexico families realized the dream of homeownership in 2025 thanks to Housing New Mexico’s participating lenders and the mortgage programs offered by the organization.
IFA Honors Premier Bank and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank for Advancing Beginning Farmer Success on National Ag Day
In celebration of National Ag Day, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) today announced Premier Bank in Rock Valley as the Top Beginning Farmer Loan Program Bank of the year and Jayme Ungs of Peoples Bank in Boone as the Beginning Farmer Loan Program Lender of the Year for 2025.
Sara Everest Promoted to IT Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has promoted Sara Everest to IT Director. In her new role, Sara leads VHFA’s information technology function, guiding technology investments that support day to day operations while driving long term organizational goals.
Housing New Mexico and Sol Housing Celebrate Farolito Senior Community Grand Opening Ceremony in Albuquerque Friday
Housing New Mexico and Sol Housing celebrated the grand opening of Farolito Senior Community in Albuquerque Friday, March 20.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Earns National Distinction from U.S. Bank
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) was honored today by U.S. Bank as one of the nation’s top housing finance agencies (HFA) for its leadership in advancing homeownership.
VHFA Appoints Deborah Flannery as Deputy Executive Director to Lead Growth in Investments and Mission Impact
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced today the promotion of Deborah Flannery to Deputy Executive Director, a new leadership role created to support the Agency’s rapid growth in housing investments and mission impact statewide.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awards $1.95 Million in Community Resilience and Capacity Building Across Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is awarding $1.95 million in capacity building grants (ORCA CB program) to 13 community partners working to expand and preserve affordable rental housing across the state.
