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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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Affordable Housing| Economic Development| Home Loans| Homelessness| Housing In Idaho| IHFA CommunityThe partnerships and projects that make Idaho communities better
Read Article: The partnerships and projects that make Idaho communities betterEvery year, the mission of Idaho Housing and Finance employees is to do our best for the people we serve. The work our organization does is the focus of our annual Community Report, which highlights the people we serve, our partnerships and the reasons behind what we do. Idaho Housing is proud to showcase our…
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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 to securely accept, purchase and deliver electronic mortgage notes through the Mortgage Electronic Registration System. MERS says use of eNotes grew 261% in 2020. “Accepting…
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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 numbers. Let’s get started! Two types of refinanced mortgages: rate-and-term or cash-out When you’re asking a lender to consider you for a mortgage refinance, you’re…
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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 27 years in senior management. His financial experience underscores his commitment to serving Idaho’s growing communities. “Idaho Housing plays an important role in our state,”…
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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 guide for new homeowners as well as seasoned homeowners, and includes topics such as staying current on your mortgage, refinancing, insurance, budgeting and home maintenance.…
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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. The online fundraising campaign runs through Dec. 31. The 10th annual campaign, put together by The Home Partnership Foundation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association,…
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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, or a current or former member of the military, you’ve stepped up for all of us. Now, Idaho Housing and Finance Association wants to say…
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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 place Jan. 22. It found there were 2,315 people without a place to live across Idaho, the same number counted in 2019. You can read…
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