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.

Getting to Know OHFA – Single Family Housing
Posted on March 31, 2026
OHFA's Office of Single Family Housing works with more than 150 lenders throughout the state to provide discounted mortgage rates, down payment programs, tax credits, and loan products to make buying a home more affordable for eligible homebuyers.
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Getting to Know OHFA – Compliance Division
Posted on March 26, 2026
Once construction is complete and residents have moved in, the work of our Program Compliance team begins. They make sure the developments funded by OHFA are safe, well maintained, and meet the funding guidelines.
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Getting to Know OHFA – Development Division
Posted on March 24, 2026
Our Office of Multifamily Housing, Development Division, administers state and federal funding to help finance the construction of new and the rehabilitation of current affordable housing throughout Ohio.
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Getting to Know OHFA
Posted on February 24, 2026
At OHFA, we're dedicated to opening the doors to affordable places to call home for all Ohioans. We understand that having a safe, healthy place to call home has a positive impact on a person's physical and mental health, job opportunities, and long-term economic outcomes.
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Unlock Homeownership: How to Navigate Mortgage Rates and Use OHFA to Lower Your Costs
Posted on January 7, 2026
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make, and the interest rate you secure is as important as the price of the house. Recently, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, which signals the cost of borrowing money is starting to come down.
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2025 Ohio Housing Conference Preview
Posted on October 29, 2025
The annual Ohio Housing Conference is only weeks away, and attendees from at least 32 states are expected to attend. OHFA and OCCH will team up to host more than 40 engaging and informative sessions for professionals in the housing industry at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on November 12-13, 2025.
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Feel the Power of Home
Posted on August 11, 2025
Power of Home was created in December of 2020 to help OHFA customers access resources to help them make repairs to their homes. In February 2025, the program launched a free, open access website available to all homeowners in the state of Ohio.
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OHFA's at the Ohio State Fair
Posted on July 22, 2025
It's time for the 2025 Ohio State Fair! OHFA will be sharing tools for checking your credit scores, making a budget, and leveraging down payment assistance with staff on hand to answer your questions!
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How to Find a Real Estate Professional
Posted on June 25, 2025
Starting the homebuying process is an exciting time for first-time homebuyers, but it can also feel overwhelming. A key to navigating this journey is finding a real estate agent that can help you through each phase.
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How to Find a Lender
Posted on June 13, 2025
Selecting the right mortgage lender is one of the most important decisions in the homebuying process. Mortgage lenders play a crucial role in helping a homebuyer understand the key financial indicators that comprise the mortgage preapproval process.
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