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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How a Reverse Mortgage Provided Financial Comfort
Read Article: How a Reverse Mortgage Provided Financial ComfortA stretch of neatly mowed green where cattle once grazed has become Raymond’s personal park. It’s the reason he reached out to Idaho Housing and Finance to help him stay in the home where he’s lived for three decades. After retiring, Raymond transformed an old pasture on the 2-acre property he bought in the mid-1990s…
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Future Homebuyers: Start Smart, Start Here
Read Article: Future Homebuyers: Start Smart, Start HereWhether you are a homebuyer or you are working to become one, Finally Home! is the right choice for you. Finally Home! offers the essential education and expert support to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for a safe, stable home where they can flourish. It even helps move-up homebuyers and renters. We believe so…
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Avenues for Hope provides a boost to housing nonprofits in Idaho
Read Article: Avenues for Hope provides a boost to housing nonprofits in IdahoThe 11th annual Avenues for Hope campaign is kicking off the holiday giving season to help nonprofits provide critical housing and support services to Idahoans in need. The online fundraising campaign, which runs from December 9th through the 31st, is put together by the Home Partnership Foundation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association. It helps…
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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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