Stories of Home

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is proud to present Stories of Home – a blog that features current happenings in the housing industry and also highlights those that have been positively impacted by our Agency's work.

DataByte: Housing Insecurity Among Hispanic Ohioans Varies by Region of Origin
Posted on April 3, 2024
National origin is one of the protected characteristics under Title VIII of the Fair Housing Act and includes people of Hispanic or Latinx ethnicity. According to the 2022 American Community Survey, over 500,000 Ohioans identify as Hispanic.
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Building Your Credit Score
Posted on March 29, 2024
A strong credit score is important when securing a mortgage loan, so we recently asked Ohio's housing counseling agencies for their top suggestions for individuals wanting to build or improve their credit or FICO® scores.
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Women and Homeownership
Posted on March 27, 2024
Single women continue to dominate homeownership nationally despite the financial and societal obstacles that most of them face. As of January 2024, single women own approximately 2.71 million more homes than single men across all 50 states.
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OHFA Partners with CONVERGENCE Columbus
Posted on February 27, 2024
During Black History Month, OHFA celebrates its partnership with CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector collective of community leaders, industry professionals, and practitioners solving challenges to Black and minority homeownership.
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Improving Your Financial Wellness
Posted on January 18, 2024
January is Financial Wellness Month and a great time to set yourself up for financial success in 2024. Regardless of the economic environment, The Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary suggests you can improve your finances by implementing the following tips.
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Infant Mortality and Why It Matters
Posted on January 3, 2024
The infant mortality rate in a state or local community reflects the social, economic, and environmental conditions in which children and families live. The recent spike in Ohio's infant mortality rate suggests that the conditions in which Ohioans live could be declining, which may include the lack of affordable stable housing.
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New Builds in Ohio: A Changing & Challenging Housing Landscape
Posted on November 9, 2023
Reports of the housing shortage have been dominant in the public consciousness for the past several years. At OHFA, we are identifying the various causes of this shortage and implementing programs to address it.
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DATABYTE: Mortgage Loan Denial Rate in Ohio Varies by Loan Purpose and Race
Posted on November 1, 2023
For Ohioans applying for a mortgage loan, we found that the likelihood of being denied by a lender can vary considerably depending on factors such as the purpose of the loan or the race of the applicant.
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Helping Ohio's Heroes Purchase a Home
Posted on October 2, 2023
One of our goals at OHFA is to help Ohioans achieve their dream of homeownership. For Ohio's first responders, teachers, and active and retired military, OHFA offers a discounted mortgage rate through the Ohio Heroes program.
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Fall Home Preparation
Posted on September 26, 2023
Who knew there were so many chores to prepare your home for fall in Ohio? We've created a list of do-it-yourself (DIY) tips – in no particular order to help you get started this autumn season.
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