AHFC to Finance New Senior Housing Facility in South Anchorage
March 19, 2010 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Friday, March 19, 2010 – Additional south Anchorage housing will soon be available for seniors. The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation this week approved an $846,000 mortgage loan to Lumen Park Associates for a 20-unit low- to moderate- income independent senior housing project to be located on the east side of Lake Otis Parkway, near the southeast corner of Abbott Road and Lake Otis intersection.
Rural Communities to Get Teacher and Professional Housing - AHFC Awards Nine Grants for $9 Million
November 2, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nine rural communities have been selected to receive grant funds next year under Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s Teacher, Health Professional & Public Safety Professional housing program.After a competitive review process, applications approved for new construction are for teacher housing in Mountain Village eight units, Unalaska six units, Koyuk two units, Teller four units, Napaskiak eight units, and Huslia two units. Approved for rehabilitation of existing housing units are Tanana two units and Noatak four units.
First-Time Homebuyers and Veterans - Interest Rates at New Lows
September 10, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
ANCHORAGE, AK - September 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Wednesday, September 09, 2009 –Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) in May announced that by using proceeds from a variety of bond programs, they had lowered interest rates for purchases by first-time homebuyers and veterans.
AHFC seeks senior or co-managers for negotiated bond sales
July 9, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
ANCHORAGE, AK - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Broker-dealers interested in serving as a senior or co-manager for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s negotiated bond sales over the next three years have until July 29, 2009 to submit their qualifications to the Corporation.
Fairbanks Seniors to Get Housing Option
June 30, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, AK - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Tuesday, June 30, 2009 –The non-profit Retirement Community of Fairbanks last week secured the final piece of the $5 million needed to accomplish the first phase of its goal to offer safe, quality and accessible housing for Fairbanks area seniors. The organization received approval from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s board of directors for $2.2 million in loans to develop a 20-unit, elderly multi-family apartment building to be named Raven Landing Apartments.
New Senior Housing Scheduled for Anchorage AHFC Loans, Grants, and Tax Credits Make Project Feasible
May 22, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, AK - May 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Fifty-nine new units of affordable senior housing are moving forward in Anchorage, secured with long-term financing through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. The AHFC board Tuesday approved loans totaling $1.5 million for the project known as Eklutna Estates Senior Housing.
AHFC Lowers Interest Rates
May 12, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, AK - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — First-time home buyers and veterans may now qualify for lower interest rates through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. AHFC announced the lower rates for purchases using its Tax-Exempt First Time Homebuyer, Veterans Tax-Exempt, and Veterans Mortgage Programs. The interest rate, which is calculated daily, was 5% and 5.25% for a 30-year loan for these programs at the time of this announcement. However, depending on income and availability of natural gas, the rate could be further reduced when combined with AHFC’s reductions for low-income borrowers and energy-efficient properties.
AHFC awards $46.8 million to generate more than $70 million of rental housing
February 2, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, AK - February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Communities across the state will benefit from more than $70 million of combined new housing construction and renovation of existing housing designated for seniors, low-income families and persons with disabilities—thanks to $46.8 million in grants and federal tax credits awarded Tuesday by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Home Energy Rebate Program Kicks Off Today
May 30, 2008 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, Friday, May 16, 2008 - Effective today, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation will reimburse homeowners for energy ratings done on their homes, up to $500 per home. Ratings are a prerequisite for Alaskans who wish to participate in the state’s revitalized home energy rebate program.
