HFA News
Kristi Budish Named CHFA’s Director of Community Development
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristi Budish to director of community development.
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority Announce 2024 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Developments
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board announced awards totaling $23.8 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that will finance the creation and preservation of 16 affordable housing developments in 10 counties throughout Illinois.
El Toro Community in Roswell Receives Single-Family Development Funding from New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Providing More Affordable Housing for New Mexicans
Roswell residents will soon have more affordable housing options with the development of El Toro Community, a neighborhood with single-family homes.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Awarded More Than $11 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
Oregon Housing and Community Services is set to receive more than $11 million in federal funding to increase energy efficiency in affordable housing.
MSHDA Board Approves Funding for Affordable Housing in Wayne, Oakland, Kent Counties
The MSHDA Board approved funding for nine developments during its July meeting, which will create or rehabilitate over 350 attainable housing units across the state – including 37 accessible units.
Kansas Housing Awards More Than $180 Million in Support of Affordable Housing Developments
Fifteen housing developments in fourteen Kansas communities will add a collective 522 affordable homes to the state’s housing stock, thanks to funds awarded through the state’s competitive housing development application process.
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Celebrates Grand Opening of East Paraje Apartments at Pueblo of Laguna
In an area the Pueblo of Laguna has identified as the K’awaika Center Master Plan, which promotes specific concerted revitalization activities, the newly developed East Paraje Apartments will be home to 20 families.
OHFA Adds New Staff Members
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to share that Ken Bowen, Caroline Urbanic, Lynette Leach, Keith Worthington, Hannah Diewald, Aaron Casto, Asia Speights, Pinni Terrell, Hannah Amare, and Aletha Williams have joined the OHFA team.
CHFA’s New SMART RATE Program Aims to Help First-Time Homebuyers with Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt is a formidable obstacle to achieving the dream of homeownership for many aspiring homebuyers. It is estimated that every $1,000 in student loan debt delays the purchase of a home by four months for people in their 20s.

