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The Iowa Finance Authority's FY13 Annual Report is available here.

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Take Credit! Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. Under the Take Credit! program, eligible borrowers will receive a MCC from IFA, which can be used to reduce their household's federal tax liability every year for the life of the mortgage. Loan reservations will be accepted from Take Credit! Participating Lenders beginning February 3. The program is estimated to assist 585 new home buyers. More information is available here.

The new IowaHousingSearch.org web site is a free, rental housing locator that gives renters, landlords, housing professionals and social service providers access to real-time rental housing information. The web site already has more than 22,000 rental units listed representing 300 Iowa landlords and continues to grow rapidly. Please find a training that meets your needs today, register and learn more:


Economic Development Organizations

Tuesday, January 28
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Register

 

Emergency Management Personnel
Wednesday, January 29
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Register 

 
Disability Advocate Organizations
Tuesday, February 11
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Register 

 

Social Service Providers
Wednesday, February 12
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Register
  
  

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The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded a $49,000 grant to Hope Haven, Inc. to assist in the acquisition and rehabilitation of a home in Sibley that will provide affordable housing for four persons with disabilities. Read more.

A new Single-Family Mortgage Servicing Agreement has been entered into between the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Idaho Housing and Finance Association. IFA is now enrolling lenders to participate with the new servicer for IFA's home buyer programs. Learn more.
Attention Iowa agricultural organizations, lenders and farmers: the Iowa Agricultural Development Division is conducting a survey about current farming programs and trends, and we want your input!

    

 

 

IFA FYI Employee

 

 

Pictured: Julie Noland, nominator; Nancy Wallis, award recipient; Dave Jamison, Executive Director
Nancy Wallis, Administrative Assistant, was the recipient of the Iowa Finance Authority Award of Excellence. Thank you Nancy for your exemplary customer service skills, kindness and willingness to help!

 

IFA FYI Calendar  

 
FEB. 5:
Iowa Finance Authority Board Meeting 

 

FEB. 26: Iowa Agricultural Development Division Board Meeting

 

MARCH 11: Title Guaranty Board Meeting

 

MARCH 12: Iowa Finance Authority Board Meeting

 

APRIL 21-25: Affordable Housing Week

 

Upcoming Celebration Bug   

  

Clerk Specialist

 






Teresa joined the Iowa Finance Authority in the Title Guaranty Division and will be working as a Clerk Specialist.

For the past couple of years, she has stayed home with her three grandchildren. Previously, Teresa worked at Bankers Trust Company, where she was a Mortgage Loan Officer.

Teresa has worked in Residential Real Estate lending as a processor, closer and a Mortgage Loan Officer for more than 20 years.

 

 

 

      

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