August 2024—The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) proudly announces its recognition of August as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month, dedicated to raising awareness about LIHEAP and its vital role in supporting Louisiana’s most vulnerable residents. LIHEAP is a federal program designed to assist low-income households with their home energy bills, helping to […]Read More… from Louisiana Housing Corporation Recognizes August as LIHEAP Action Month
https://www.ncsha.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Kansas-Housing-Resources-Corporation-Web.png Government Finance Officers Association honors excellence in CalHFA’s financial reporting SACRAMENTO — The California Housing Finance Agency has once again earned two Government Finance Officers Association awards for excellent financial reporting, marking the fifth consecutive year of recognition. GFOA honored CalHFA’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 with a Certificate of Achievement for…
We’ve heard from many lenders over the past few months who have shared the hardships low-to moderate-income homebuyers are encountering in the current market: lack of sellers paying closing costs, increasing sales prices, low inventory, etc.
With that insight in mind, we are excited to announce two new changes to the Step Up program. These changes are effective Wednesday, January 12.
Increased Assistance Amounts
Now homebuyers can receive even more down payment assistance with AHFA’s Step Up program. Effective January 12, the maximum down payment assistance will increase from $7,500 or 3% of the sales price (whichever is less) to $10,000 or up to 4% of the sales price (whichever is less), allowing a portion to pay homebuyer closing costs!
VA First Mortgage Program
Now offering a first mortgage option for veterans that can be combined with down payment/closing cost assistance of up to $10,000 or 4% of sale price (whichever is less.
https://www.ncsha.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/California-Housing-Finance-Agency.png Her new position as Associate Director for Housing, Treasury and Commerce for the White House Office of Management and Budget follows a successful nine-year stint with CalHFA SACRAMENTO — After spending nearly nine years in a leadership role with the Californian Housing Finance Agency, including six and a half years as its Executive Director, Tia…
https://www.ncsha.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Delaware-State-Housing-Authority.png Local, State, And Federal Leaders Praise Investments Throughout Delaware Dover, Del. April 10, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) joined its nationwide counterparts in kicking off National Community Development Week, April 10 – 14. Today, the state hosted a press conference and site visit at The Flats Phase III & IV in…
https://www.ncsha.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Georgia-Department-of-Community-Affairs-Georgia-Housing-and-Finance-Authority.png ATLANTA (June 18, 2024) – The Randolph County Development Authority has been awarded a $500,000 infrastructure grant from the OneGeorgia Authority Equity Fund. This grant will support the development of the Randolph County Industrial Park by improving water and sewer infrastructure on 29 acres of available industrial land, which currently lacks these essential services….
https://www.ncsha.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NCSHA_Navy-2018-e1543599823922.png WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA), on behalf of the nation’s state housing finance agencies (HFAs), commends the Biden – Harris Administration for today’s announcement that it will reduce annual mortgage insurance premiums for FHA home buyers, lowering costs for nearly a million home buyers and homeowners this year….
