Iowa Finance Authority

The Iowa Finance Authority announces Hills Bank and Trust Company in Kalona as the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2024!! The award recognizes the lending institution who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2024. 🚜🏦 Full release here: https://bit.ly/43U00tb #farmers #farming #iowafarmers #beginningfarmers #LendingInstitution

Congratulations to Daniel Kuboushek, lender at Citizens Savings Bank in Spillville, for being named Beginning Farmer Loan Officer of the Year! The award recognizes the loan officer who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2024. 🚜🏦 Full release: https://bit.ly/43U00tb #farmers #farming #iowafarmers #beginningfarmers #lender

Join the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) as our Staff Accountant and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Iowans through affordable housing, community development, and financial stability. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gjnnKdb7

As the HOME Manager at IFA (Iowa Finance Authority), you will play a critical role in the operations and execution of federally funded housing programs, specifically the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) programs. Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/g4qgSNrN

Farming isn’t just a job—it’s a legacy. Jeena Hall grew up farming in Harrison County, where she found a deep passion for agriculture. After studying seed science and corn breeding at Iowa State University, she returned home to pursue farming and was able to find a program through the Iowa Finance Authority specifically designed to assist her. Today, Jeena is sharing her passion for farming with the next generation. Hear more of Jeena's story here! https://bit.ly/4iLqn8S #NationalAgMonth

Happy #NationalAgDay! 🚜 We know that farming is more than just a job, it's a legacy - and one of the most important jobs out there! We're proud to assist Iowa beginning farmers in fulfilling their dreams. Learn more about our impact on farmers and how we can help you: https://bit.ly/42cHZom #iowafarming #iowafarmer #NationalAgMonth

Pre-application is now open for the third edition of the Innovation Set-Aside! This unique opportunity, and the only competition of its kind in the country, is designed to advance affordable housing solutions in ways that may not always be achievable. Finalists will then compete in a high-energy, Shark Tank-style pitch event at the HousingIowa Conference this September! Pre-Applications Due by May 1, 2025: https://bit.ly/43oiDFa Pictured below: Last year's Innovation Set-Aside winner, The Goldfinch Lofts, led by developers Cutler Development and Arch Icon, with Anawim Housing.

🔔 Just announced 🔔 The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded $100,000 in State Housing Trust Fund grants to Habitat for Humanity affiliates to support the construction of homes in Boone and Knoxville! Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3XtshTo City of Knoxville, Iowa Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Iowa #iowahousing #iowaconstruction #HabitatForHumanity

The Iowa Finance Authority recently recognized CT Development as the recipient of the Excellence in Development designation for their proven dedication to excellence and participation! This designation highlights a developer who exemplifies excellence and go above and beyond to advance affordable housing opportunities for Iowans. Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4h98pMk

Director Durham was a recent guest on Hubbell Realty Company's podcast, Dig It, to really ✨ dig ✨ into the rural housing landscape in Iowa. Tune in for an engaging and insightful podcast to hear about the latest initiatives and programs and opportunities to explore in the housing sector to meet the housing demands of Iowa’s growing economy! 🏠 Watch now: https://bit.ly/41zelJY