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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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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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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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Idaho housing nonprofits awarded $380,000 for Covid-19 response
Read Article: Idaho housing nonprofits awarded $380,000 for Covid-19 responseThousands of Idahoans will continue to have access to safe and stable housing thanks to the Home Partnership Foundation and its corporate partners. The Wells Fargo Foundation, Micron and Idaho Housing and Finance Association each donated $100,000 to the foundation’s COVID-19 Housing Rapid Response Fund, which supports Idaho nonprofits that provide essential housing services. The…
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What’s driving Boise’s hot housing market?
Read Article: What’s driving Boise’s hot housing market?There’s no question Idaho is growing. Fast. The Idaho Department of Labor projects the Gem State’s population will reach almost 2 million by 2025. The bulk of that growth is taking place in Southwest Idaho. The Boise metropolitan area, by some measures, has even been tabbed the fastest-growing area in the country. The population boom is having…
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For Idahoans who need flood insurance, this federal program could be a lifeline
Read Article: For Idahoans who need flood insurance, this federal program could be a lifelineMany parts of the South are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence. Though Idaho is hundreds miles from the ocean and has never felt the impact of a hurricane, we know firsthand the damage that can be done by floods. Many cities, such as Boise, Twin Falls, Weiser and Hailey, are still picking up…
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