Alabama Housing Finance Authority

🌟 Better Together: Empowering First-Time Homebuyers! 🌟 At AHFA, we believe that collaboration makes homeownership dreams come true. That’s why we’re thrilled to spotlight our Better Together session—a powerful initiative where organizations join forces to make buying your first home more accessible and achievable! 🏠✨ Check out our latest reel featuring the incredible Joy Patterson, Mortgage Originator at Bank Independent. In this video, Joy shares an inspiring story of a woman who utilized our Step-Up program to cover her downpayment and closing costs. This isn’t just a transaction; it’s a milestone in someone’s life, and Joy’s dedication to helping people find their perfect home shines through! 💫 Watch the reel and see the magic in action! Let’s continue working together to build brighter futures for aspiring homeowners. #BetterTogether #AHFA #Homeownership #StepUpProgram #FirstTimeHomebuyers #CommunityImpact  

⭐️Spotlight on Lillian Roper⭐️ 🚗Bud hit the road and cruised to Southside, Alabama, ready for some donut-juggling fun! 🍩 Bud had a blast🎉meeting AHFA's 3rd place art contest winner, Lillian Roper, at Dunkin' Donuts! 🍩 Lillian's family joined in the fun as Bud juggled donuts, bringing smiles and laughter to everyone. 😍 Congratulations, Lillian, on your amazing achievement! 🏆🎨 #AHFA #ArtContest #CommunityFun #Dunkin' #SouthsideAL🌟

AHFA Multifamily Administrator David C. Young, MSW participated in today’s ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Charleston Square Apartments in Troy. Also on hand were state Senator Josh Carnley and Representative Marcus Paramore, as well as Community Action Partnership of North Alabama Director of Real Estate Aron Boldog, developer Fred Bennett of The Bennett Group, residents, staff and more. AHFA’s allocations of $603,000 in Housing Credits and $970,000 previously restructured HOME Loan funds are increasing the development’s safety and energy efficiency, with concrete sidewalks, new windows, upgraded LED lighting, Energy Star appliances, and other improvements to conserve energy and reduce utility costs for 44 households.

🌟 Transforming Homeownership Together! 🌟 We were thrilled to host the recent “Better Together” training! 🎉This session focused on the various homeownership programs being offered across the state by local housing authorities, FHLB ATL Member’s, USDA, and AHFA. We discussed how these programs can complement each other and be combined, making a “better together” mortgage for low to moderate income homebuyers! In this 30-second reel, Abria Flowers, Assistant VP and Community Lending Specialist at Trustmark Bank, shares key takeaways on how integrating homeownership programs can elevate the mortgage experience for all. 🏡✨ From innovative strategies to impactful collaborations, these insights are shaping the future of housing. Dive in and see why coming together makes all the difference! 🤝💡 #BetterTogether #Homeownership #CommunityLending #HousingInnovation #AHFA #TrustmarkBank #MortgageExperience #ReelTalk

It's time for Feedback Friday! We want to say thank you to Misti Easter from First Federal Mortgage, our 3Q24 Top Participating Lender, for her positive review of our programs! We appreciate you! Visit AHFA.com for more information on the First Step program that's already helped hundreds of Alabama households become homeowners this summer! #AHFA #ComeOnHomeAlabama

🌟Spotlight on Nahara Bakshi 🌟 Bud made a special stop at Doodles in Vestavia, Alabama, to meet with Nahara Bakshi, one of our amazing art contest winners! 🥤🏆 Watch as Bud and Nahara chat about her creative journey and enjoy some delicious, shaved ice together. 🍦🎨 Stay tuned for more heartwarming interviews with our talented winners! 🌟🎥 #AHFAKidsArtContest #CreativeKids #BudOnTheRoad #DoodlesShavedIce #VestaviaAL

We love hearing from satisfied customers! Thank you, Nestor, for sharing your positive remarks. If you’ve had a great experience with AHFA and/or ServiSolutions, we’d be thrilled to hear from you. #AHFA #ComeOnHomeAlabama #ServiSolutions

🚀✨Our Business Development Specialist, Alana, was on the move again this week! This time, she headed to Tuscaloosa for an exciting Lunch & Learn session at Regions Bank. 🍴🏦 A huge shoutout to Kevin Greene (Production Manager), Katie Coleman (Loan Officer), and Sommer Lunceford (Loan Officer) for putting together such a fantastic event. 🙌👏Over 30 real estate agents joined us, savoring a delicious lunch while soaking up some game-changing insights. 🏠🕹 Alana shared the scoop on AHFA's First Step Program. Meanwhile, James Hall from Freddie Mac delivered his invaluable presentation via Zoom. 📊💡 Stay tuned for more adventures and updates from Alana on the move!🌟 #BusinessDevelopment #LunchAndLearn #RealEstate #Homeownership #OnTheMove

Alana Beaugez recently led a Realtor Lunch & Learn session at Oak Mountain Brewery, hosted by Trey Horton, Branch Manager, and Steven Atkinson from Rate Mortgage. Alana highlighted the benefits of the First Step program, complemented by a virtual presentation from James Hall at Freddie Mac. The AHFA's First Step program is committed to making homeownership within reach for first-time buyers, helping to turn the dream of owning a home into a reality. For more information about our programs, please contact Alana today! 🏠 #ahfa #FirstStepProgram