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The Arizona Housing Finance Authority, established by the State Legislature in 2002, serves 13 "rural" counties by issuing tax-exempt bonds and mortgage credit certificates for first-time homebuyers. Explore their innovative programs for single-family homes and multi-family projects. Discover how they provide down payment assistance and support economic growth in rural areas.
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Arizona Housing Finance Authority Established by the State Legislature in 2002 Established to serve the 13 “rural” Counties Can issue tax-exempt bonds and mortgage credit certificates for first time homebuyers Can issue tax-exempt bonds for multi-family projects
Mortgage Credit Certificate ProductionDollar Amount of Loans
Current Single Family Program • Funds remaining in New Issue Bond Program • 3.99% Rate • 5% Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance • FHA, VA and USDA RD loans
Multi-family Bonds • AzHFA acts as conduit issuer • 4% tax credits available • Various qualification restrictions on project • Difficult to make work economically in rural communities • Have only done a handful of multi-family issues
Future Single Family Programs • Currently researching potential new programs • Possible daily pricing model • Plan to offer downpayment assistance • May combine with Mortgage Credit Certificates