State Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) are state-chartered authorities established to help meet the affordable housing needs of the residents of their states. Although they vary widely in characteristics such as their relationship to state government, most HFAs are independent entities that operate under the direction of a board of directors appointed by each state’s governor. They administer a wide range of affordable housing and community development programs, including down payment assistance loan offerings.
The western states Housing Agencies homeownership lending staff began meeting in 2016 to address the specific challenges of providing down payment assistance offering to our lenders partners.
The Western States Housing Finance Agencies met in Albuquerque New Mexico in 2024. Attendees included from left to right. Rene (New Mexico), Corina (Washington), Dirk (Arizona), Lisa (Washington), Greg (Idaho), Donna (California), Scott (Oregon), Sheryl (California), Deon (Utah), Michelle (Alaska), Ellen (California), Jessica (Montana), Angela (Wyoming), Anita (New Mexico), Matt (Oregon), Keeble (Oregon), Jeff (New Mexico). Not Pictured – Joseph (New Mexico) Photo at the Clayton manufactured homes plant tour.
The Western States Housing Finance Agencies met in Bend Oregon in 2023. Attendees included from left to right. Joseph (New Mexico), Keeble (Oregon), Dirk (Arizona), Anna (Oregon), Scott (Oregon), Kim (Oregon), Greg (Idaho), Ellen (California), Rene (New Mexico), Talia (Oregon), Deon (Utah), Lisa (Washington), Corrina (Washington), Michele (Alaska), Angela (Wyoming), Dan (Colorado), Susan (Idaho). Photo at the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity project community park.
The western states Housing Agencies homeownership lending staff began meeting in 2016 to address the specific challenges of providing down payment assistance offering to our lenders partners.
Seattle, 2018. Western States Homeownership Directors – left to right – Dirk (Arizona), Rene (New Mexico), Corinna (Washington), Cathy (Texas), Lesli (Wyoming), Kim (Oregon), Greg (Idaho), Carol (Wyoming), Jan (Alaska), Dan (Colorado), Vicki (Montana), Sheryl (California), Lisa (Washington), Deon (Utah), Susan (Idaho)
Arizona Group Photo, bottom row left to right – Susan (Idaho), Vicki (Montana), Jan (Alaska), Kim (Oregon), Deon (Utah), Carol (Wyoming), Lesli (Wyoming), back row left – Lisa (Washington), Dirk (Arizona), Rene (New Mexico), Greg (Idaho), Dan (Colorado). Not pictured – Cathy (Texas), Sheryl (California).
