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Home Begins Here | Sharon Thompson | Lender & Homebuyer Spotlight

Today’s Home Begins Here spotlight is extra special. It’s a story not only about homeownership — but about family, support, and love.

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Posted on November 7, 2025

Top 4Q25 Lenders Awarded for Using AHFA Programs

Each quarter, AHFA applauds the individual lenders and the lending company who closed the most loans using the First Step and Step Up programs. These are the winners for the fourth quarter of the 2025 fiscal year.

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Posted on October 17, 2025

ADEM’s Brownfields Program Offers Grants, Site Cleanup Assistance to Multifamily Housing Developers

For developers seeking to secure funds for multifamily housing, clearing AHFA’s threshold environmental requirements is a critical part of the application process.

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Posted on October 16, 2025

AHFA Takes Lead at Upcoming MBAA Luncheon

AHFA is the lead sponsor of an upcoming event for the Mortgage Bankers Association of Alabama, featuring the newest member of AHFA’s Business Development Team, Karlin Aultman. Three key speakers will focus on some of the most pressing topics in today’s housing and mortgage industry.

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Posted on September 22, 2025

AHFA Shines a Spotlight on Third Quarter Lending Leaders

Meet the standout individuals recognized for their impact, innovation, and dedication. Watch all three videos to hear their stories, see their work in action, and learn what sets them apart.

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Posted on September 15, 2025

Step Up Program Celebrates Quarter Century

From first keys to forever homes, we’ve been boosting buyers’ down payment budgets for a quarter century.

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Posted on September 15, 2025

New Credit Score Model Expands Access for Homebuyers with Limited Credit History

A new credit scoring model accepted for all mortgages sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may increase the pool of potential homebuyers who are eligible for AHFA programs.

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Posted on September 12, 2025

Grand Opening at Freedom Village | Montgomery, Alabama

Current and former AHFA staff joined the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Freedom Village in Montgomery.

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Posted on September 8, 2025

Tammy White Lender Spotlight | Academy Mortgage Powered by Guild Mortgage

Join us as we cross the Alabama–Georgia line to meet Tammy White, Academy Mortgage powered by Guild Mortgage.

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Posted on September 8, 2025

Groundbreaking at Cottages at Georgia Road | Birmingham, Alabama

AHFA Multifamily Administrator David Young helped break ground to celebrate the development of eight affordable housing units at The Cottages on Georgia Road in downtown Birmingham.

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