News releases and media kit 
OHFA is committed to increasing awareness of our products and services with the media and the public. We regularly release news about new program offerings, Agency initiatives, and any changes to our programs, and make every effort to build positive relationships with the press to help get the news to our partners and customers as quickly as possible.
2008 News Releases
11-25-08 OHFA's Ohio Heroes Program gives 1,000 homebuyers something to be thankful for this year
This week the Agency achieved a major milestone with the closing of the 1,000th mortgage loan from the program since it began March 3, 2008.
11-19-08 OHFA Board approves more than $36.5 million in funding for affordable housing developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved over $14.56 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program and $22.1 million in funding through the Housing Development Loan Program.
11-05-08 2008 Ohio Housing Conference "Uniting for Tomorrow" to address key issues impacting affordable housing in Ohio
Housing professionals from across Ohio and the nation will join together at one of the largest statewide annual housing conferences in the country to discuss affordable housing at the local, state and national levels.
10-22-08 OHFA awards additional $2.3 million in housing tax credits
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board announced the recipients of approximately $2.3 million in housing tax credits through an amendment to the 2008 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
09-17-08 New investment fund to help additional affordable housing initiatives
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved a new program that will support affordable housing initiatives in Ohio not currently funded through OHFA's standard programs.
08-20-08 Affordable multifamily developments funding now available; $1 million for senior community approved
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved the use of $3 million to assist with the financing of multifamily bond projects. Approximately ten rental developments that serve low-income households will be awarded funding later this year.
07-30-08 Housing reform provides expanded resources to struggling Ohio families and communities
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 3221) was signed by President Bush earlier today and will help borrowers facing foreclosure and communities blighted by abandoned properties.
07-09-08 Owning a home easier with new incentives
A new incentive by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) allows Ohioans the opportunity to purchase a HUD home for a $100 down payment, receive a $2,500 sales allowance and take advantage of an attractive interest rate for an FHA mortgage through OHFA's program.
07-03-08 OHFA awards over $23 million in tax credits for affordable housing in Ohio
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency announced the recipients of approximately $23 million in housing tax credits through the 2008 Housing Tax Credit Program.
06-18-08 $6 million approved for second mortgage program by OHFA Board
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved $6 million of additional funding for OHFA's Second Mortgage Down Payment Loan Program.
06-04-08 Ohioans encouraged to explore housing options during Homeownership Month
National Homeownership Month is an education outreach effort to help borrowers understand the commitment involved in buying and owning a home.
05-21-08 OHFA Board approves more than $6 million in funding for affordable housing developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved over $5.21 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program and $1 million in funding through the Housing Development Loan Program.
04-16-08 Efforts to redevelop Cleveland area vacant properties approved for funding by OHFA Board
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved an award of $1.5 million in Ohio Housing Trust Funds and a $1 million Housing Development Loan to assist the vacant properties redevelopment initiative in Cleveland.
04-11-08 OHFA announces increased down payment assistance to borrowers
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency announced that borrowers now have the option to receive 3 percent of the home purchase price as down payment assistance.
03-19-08 OHFA Board approves more than $4 million in funding for affordable housing developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved $1.4 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program and $3 million in funding through the Housing Development Loan Program.
03-03-08 OHFA announces lower home buying rates for Ohio heroes
Ohio’s everyday heroes now can receive a lower rate through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s First-Time Homebuyer Program.
02-29-08 Foreclosure counseling efforts to increase in Ohio
Foreclosure counseling efforts in Ohio received a much-needed boost this week through a grant awarded to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.
02-20-08 OHFA Board approves more than $10.6 million in funding for affordable housing developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved $4.6 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program and $6 million in funding through the Housing Development Loan Program.
01-28-08 Lower interest rates on fixed financing help even more Ohio borrowers
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency lowered interest rates on loans through its First-Time Homebuyer Program. Even more Ohio families can now purchase a home using OHFA's fixed-rate financing option.
01-16-08 OHFA Board approves more than $24 million in bonds for affordable housing developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved $24.2 million in Multifamily Bonds. Multifamily Bonds are tax-exempt revenue bonds designed to lower the costs of borrowing for housing developers.
01-15-08 Veterans have even more flexibility when buying a home
Buying a home now may be an option for more Ohio veterans. A temporary exemption allows veterans who may have owned a home in the past three years to qualify under the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's First-Time Homebuyer Program.
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Media Inquiries
For additional information about OHFA, we invite the media to contact:
Erin Biehl
Public Information Officer
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
57 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.387.2863
614.307.3772
ebiehl@ohiohome.org
