welcome to ohfa 
From rental to homeownership assistance, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) helps Ohio’s first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens, and others find quality, affordable housing that meets their needs. OHFA’s programs also support developers and property managers of affordable housing throughout the state. Whether you are a renter or homebuyer, a developer, or a property manager, find out how OHFA’s programs can help you.
2009 Agency year in review
OHFA implemented creative solutions in continuing its vital work and accomplished significant achievements in 2009. Read Executive Director's report to the Board on the State of the Agency.
2009 ohio housing conference
Opportunities. Insights. Solutions.
November 17-19, 2009
Thank you to our partners for another successful housing conference. Click here to access the conference photo gallery.
our customers trust us
OHFA has been providing Ohioans with homeownership assistance for over 25 years. See what our customers have to say about us in our new, inspiring video.
american recovery and reinvestment act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law on February 17, 2009. The Act included two funding sources for housing tax credit projects: the Tax Credit Assistance Program and the Tax Credit Exchange. Find the latest information on the ARRA tax credit programs.
mortgage Rates
First-Time Homebuyer &
Target Area Loan Programs
5.00% mortgage rate (unassisted)
5.50% mortgage rate with down payment assistance grant
5.00% repayment information here
4.75% Ohio Heroes mortgage rate (unassisted)
5.25% Ohio Heroes mortgage rate with down payment assistance grant
Homebuyer Advantage Program (second mortage)
Rate on second mortgage will be 1% higher
than unassisted rates above
