January 2022

ICYMI: New Changes to Step Up Program

Even more people now qualify for AHFA programs!


We've heard from many lenders and Realtors over the past few months who have shared the hardships low-to moderate-income homebuyers are encountering in the current market: lack of sellers paying closing costs, increasing sales prices, low inventory, etc.


With that insight in mind, we are excited to announce two new changes to the Step Up program. These changes went into effective Wednesday, January 12.


Increased Assistance Amounts

Now homebuyers can receive even more down payment assistance with AHFA’s 

Step Up program. Effective January 12, the maximum down payment assistance will increase from $7,500 or 3% of the sales price (whichever is less) to $10,000 or up to 4% of the sales price (whichever is less), allowing a portion to pay homebuyer closing costs!


VA First Mortgage Program

Now offering a first mortgage option for veterans that can be combined with down payment/closing cost assistance of up to $10,000 or 4% of sale price (whichever is less).


Click on the image below to download a flyer you can use to inform homebuyers!

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Please contact Lisa Treece at ltreece@ahfa.com if you have any questions about these changes. 

FY22, 1st Quarter Leading Lenders

Each quarter, AHFA recognizes the top loan officers who are closing the most deals using AHFA homeownership programs: Step Up, Affordable Income Subsidy Grant, and Mortgage Credit Certificates.


The top three Leading Lenders for Fiscal Year 2022, 1st Quarter are, in alphabetical order:


Congratulations to these lenders! We appreciate them utilizing our programs to make buying a home more affordable for Alabamians.

Alabama Housing Finance Authority | www.AHFA.com
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