For Lenders & Realtors
Consumers rely on real estate professionals and lenders to provide information and assist them during the home purchase process. IFA Participating Lenders are expected to answer borrower questions about available programs, complete the required loan and bond documents and keep the borrower apprised of the loan status. Specific lender responsibilities include:
- Completing applications for FirstHome and FirstHome Plus loans
- Registering FirstHome and FirstHome Plus loans to lock in the interest rate and reserve funds
- Providing timely completion of required loan and bond documents
- Submitting the loan to the master servicer for purchase
Current Interest Rates
Programs
FirstHome & FirstHome Plus
Military Service Member Homeownership Assistance Program
Resources
Cooperative Advertising Program
FirstHome & FirstHome Plus Loans Purchased, CY 2008
Guide to Accessing FirstHome information from USBHM MRBP Manual
Title Guaranty Documents
USBHM – MRBP Manual
Presentations
FHA 203ks in FirstHome Program 7/1/2009
FirstHome MRB Compliance Training
Lender Online
Participating Lender
USBHM Loan Delivery
USBHM Quick Reference
USDA
More information
For more information about the Iowa Finance Authority's single-family programs or to learn how to become an IFA Participating Lender, please contact Irene Hardisty at 800.432.7230.
