Our Blog
Welcome to Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s new blog, where you will learn about our many products and services, their impact in Idaho, and related industry news and announcements. Read about our team’s activities as we work together to fulfill our mission to improve lives and strengthen communities in Idaho.
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Building Hope and a New Future
Read Article: Building Hope and a New FutureHeidi has done a lot of building over the last few years. First, the single mother of three had to rebuild her finances, getting out of debt and improving her […]
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Idaho Housing and Finance looks to the future with eNotes
Read Article: Idaho Housing and Finance looks to the future with eNotesTechnology has changed the way people buy homes and Idaho Housing and Finance is helping lead the way with the introduction of its eNote program. eNote technology allows Idaho Housing […]
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Should you Refinance?
Read Article: Should you Refinance?The idea of lowering mortgage payments, consolidating debt, or having extra cash on hand can be alluring. You’ll know if refinancing is your best financial move after crunching a few […]
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Banking leader joins Idaho Housing and Finance board
Read Article: Banking leader joins Idaho Housing and Finance boardLongtime Idaho banker Tracy Silver is the newest member of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s board of commissioners. Silver has 38 years of experience in the banking industry, including […]
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Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Utility Bills
Read Article: Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Utility BillsThe article below is one of the many in our Finally Home! Homeowner’s Toolkit, which was created to help homeowners on a variety of topics. The toolkit is a great […]
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Avenues for Hope fundraiser helps boost Idaho nonprofits
Read Article: Avenues for Hope fundraiser helps boost Idaho nonprofitsThe Avenues for Hope fundraising campaign kicked off the holiday season on Dec. 10 to help 80 Idaho nonprofits that provide essential housing and support services for Idahoans experiencing homelessness. […]
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Lower mortgage rates for Idaho’s essential workers
Read Article: Lower mortgage rates for Idaho’s essential workersWe’ve seen what an important role essential workers in Idaho have played during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you are a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, nurse, doctor, teacher, retail employee, […]
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Homelessness in Idaho still a concern, Point In Time count shows
Read Article: Homelessness in Idaho still a concern, Point In Time count showsIn 2020, more than 2,000 people in Idaho experienced homelessness on any given night, according to the annual Point in Time count. The one-day snapshot of sheltered and unsheltered people took […]
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Escrow: It’s not as confusing as it sounds
Read Article: Escrow: It’s not as confusing as it soundsIt’s that time of year when you may be receiving annual property assessments, offering you a preview of what your tax bill may look like this fall. Even though you […]
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