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40 years of serving Alaskans - AHFC releases its 2011 Annual Report

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation 2011 Annual Report now available

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Fitch, Moody's, Standard & Poor's Give Alaska Housing Top Ratings

ANCHORAGE, Thursday, December 29, 2011 - Despite the economic recession that continues to plague the housing industry nationwide, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) again received AAA ratings - the highest possible - for bonds issued or converted under its Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) indenture, the most recent of which were its 2011 Series A and B and 2009 Series A-2 bonds on November 22, 2011. At that time, the AAA rating was also affirmed for all outstanding bonds previously issued or converted under the MRB indenture. Such ratings reflect the quality of the mortgage loans pledged to the bonds and the additional security provided by dedicated debt service reserve and special reserve funds. Lastly, such bonds are also supported by AHFC's general obligation pledge.

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AHFC Announces Funding for Statewide Rental Unit GOAL Grants

ANCHORAGE, Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) yesterday announced its annual Greater Opportunities for Affordable Living (GOAL) grants that will be awarded to five communities statewide for developing and preserving 174 affordable rental units for low-income and senior Alaska families. The GOAL program provides grants, federal tax credits and zero-interest loans to project sponsors who build or renovate affordable rental and supportive housing for low-income, senior families and those with disabilities, as well as rental housing that helps reduce homelessness.

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Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Celebrates 40th Anniversary

ANCHORAGE, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - The state's official housing authority, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking a four-decade evolution built on a mission that includes providing access to safe, quality, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Alaskans in neighborhoods statewide.

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