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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You’re a Homeowner – Now Let’s Build on That Success
Read Article: You’re a Homeowner – Now Let’s Build on That SuccessMay is Affordable Housing Month, a time to recognize the importance of safe, stable, and affordable housing — and to celebrate the individuals and families who have achieved the dream of homeownership. It’s also a reminder that successful homeownership is an ongoing journey that benefits from education, planning, and support. Becoming a homeowner is a…
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Improve Your Home Without Going Into Debt
Read Article: Improve Your Home Without Going Into DebtYes, you can add value to your home without emptying your savings or racking up debt. With a little elbow grease and a willingness to do it yourself, you can transform your home into the living space you’ve always wanted. Where should you start? As you consider what to do first, look at areas of…
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From Renters to Proud Homeowners: How Bruno and Katherine Made It Happen
Read Article: From Renters to Proud Homeowners: How Bruno and Katherine Made It HappenWhen rising rent costs made Bruno and Katherine reconsider their living situation, they turned to Idaho Housing and Finance for guidance—and found so much more. With the help of a knowledgeable REALTOR® and the Finally Home!® homebuyer education course, they discovered that homeownership was not only possible, it was within reach. The Finally Home!® course…
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From Hard Work to Homeowner: JaLynne’s Journey to Her First Home
Read Article: From Hard Work to Homeowner: JaLynne’s Journey to Her First HomeJaLynne’s move-in day in Idaho Falls was filled with joy and celebration. With the help of friends—and a huge smile—she unpacked the first boxes into her very own home. “Today’s amazing,” she said. “It’s the first house I’ve ever bought. It’s like a dream come true.” That dream didn’t happen overnight. It took years of…
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From Renting to Owning: How One Idaho Family Found Stability
Read Article: From Renting to Owning: How One Idaho Family Found StabilityWhen Tom and his wife, Faithann, found out they had to move out of their rental in St. Maries, they weren’t sure what to do next. With local rents rising fast, finding another affordable place to live felt overwhelming. That’s when Faithann suggested something they hadn’t seriously considered—buying a home. “I was pretty pessimistic,” Tom…
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The Funding That’s Bringing More Affordable Housing to Idaho Communities
Read Article: The Funding That’s Bringing More Affordable Housing to Idaho CommunitiesIn a quiet neighborhood north of downtown Idaho Falls sits Black Feather Apartments, a 156-unit development catering to Idahoans who struggle to find affordable rental homes. More than 20 percent of Idaho’s approximately 200,000 renter households currently spend 50 percent or more of their income on rent. The state has a shortage of nearly 25,000…
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Investing in Stronger Communities
Read Article: Investing in Stronger CommunitiesAt Idaho Housing and Finance Association, our mission goes beyond mortgage lending — we’re dedicated to strengthening Idaho communities through strategic investments that foster safety, stability, and opportunity. This year, we’re proud to highlight our support for three impactful projects across the state that are creating real change: “This expansion facilitates sustainable, generational change for…
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Rate Relief for First-Time Homebuyers in Idaho
Read Article: Rate Relief for First-Time Homebuyers in IdahoBuying your first home in Idaho just got more affordable. Idaho Housing recently increased income and sales price limits for its First Loan Tax-Exempt home loan product. This means more first-time homebuyers can now access lower rates, often up to 1% lower than other loan programs! In addition to lower rates, eligible buyers can access…
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How the Family Self-Sufficiency Program put an Idaho woman on the path to homeownership
Read Article: How the Family Self-Sufficiency Program put an Idaho woman on the path to homeownershipKiesha can see the finish line. With just two semesters left to complete her master’s degree in social work, she’s looking to the future. She’s putting plans together for her private practice and thinking about the freedom it will give her to set her own hours. She’s thinking about the extra time she’ll spend with…
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