Category: Homeownership

Building New Homes Across Alaska - Posted April 9, 2025
Housing conversations are a trending topic nationwide with availability and affordability top-of-mind for prospective homeowners and industry professionals. As part of the 2025 Capital budget, the Alaska Legislature and Governor Dunleavy addressed this issue head-on allocating $7 million toward a New Home Construction Rebate to be managed by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Home Show Season is Here! - Posted March 26, 2025
Swing by AHFC's booth at the spring home shows to learn more about homebuying tools that can help put money in your pocket.
Homebuying Made More Accessible with AHFC's Reduced Down Payment Requirement - Posted March 17, 2025
Recent changes to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s loan-to-value (LTV) ratios are helping to bring homeownership goals within reach for more Alaskans.
Application Period Opens for $10,000 AHFC New Home Construction Rebate - Posted March 4, 2025
If you are building or purchasing a newly constructed, owner-occupied home that meets 5-Star Plus or higher energy efficiency standard, you could be eligible for $10,000 through AHFC’s New Home Construction Rebate.
Financial Wellness Month - Posted January 2, 2025
January is Financial Wellness Month, a time to take stock of your financial situation and make any necessary changes to your habits to ensure you’re working toward your goals. Mortgage Outreach Specialists Savannah and Patrick have information to help you get started!
Helping Homebuyers Put Down Roots - Posted December 4, 2024
For Skyleen “Sky” Bottani, serving Southeast Alaska as a mortgage loan originator at First Bank in Sitka has allowed her to combine her interest in real estate with her passion for helping her community.
New Home Construction Buyers May Earn $10,000 Rebate - Posted December 2, 2024
New housing construction will be boosted with a $10,000 rebate paid to eligible owner-occupied homebuyers in the new year. Funding comes from a $7 million state appropriation to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and is intended to make more new housing available to more Alaskans and relieve pressure on markets due to a lack of inventory.
Finding Solutions to Unique Challenges - Posted October 30, 2024
A Mortgage Loan Originator with Residential Mortgage in Soldotna, Aaron Swanson has partnered with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for decades to identify solutions for homebuyers.
Mitos Sobre La Compra De Vivienda: El Pago Inicial Del 20%​ - Posted August 28, 2024
Cuando se trata de comprar una casa, hay muchos mitos por ahí. Uno de las más comunes es que necesita hacer un pago inicial del 20%.
A Survey of Alaska’s Housing Market - Posted July 30, 2024
Delivering on AHFC's mission includes gathering and evaluating market data that sheds light on current housing challenges facing Alaskans. Data gathered in a recent survey shows that rental and homeownership costs have continued to increase in Alaska since 2018.
Achieving Her Goals with Jumpstart - Posted July 17, 2024
For Megan, participating in Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s programs has led her on a journey of increased financial stability. Along with a lot of hard work, she credits the Jumpstart program for helping her on her path.
Trabajando juntos hacia la propiedad de la vivienda - Posted June 18, 2024
Como originador de préstamos hipotecarios en Residential Mortgage, parte del trabajo de Mark Gust es encontrar soluciones para los habitantes de Alaska que enfrentan obstáculos para ser propietarios de vivienda. Mark dijo que, en su experiencia, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation ha sido una opción para encontrar respuestas para sus clientes.
Caring for Her Community - Posted June 3, 2024
A Senior Loan Officer at Cornerstone Home Lending, Nancy Hudson offers Alaskan homebuyers the same insights and down-to-earth counseling she gives to her own family.
Overcoming Challenges to Help Homebuyers - Posted April 24, 2024
When prospective homeowners have challenges finding home loans, Sarah Griffin can understand from first-hand experience. Today, Sarah is a loan officer in Ketchikan who helps others reach their dreams of homeownership.
Protect Your Home from Flooding This Spring - Posted March 13, 2024
AHFC’s Research and Rural Development department has tips to help homeowners avoid flooding as the snow melts this spring.
The ABCs of a Second Mortgage for Renovation - Posted March 1, 2024
Learn how a Second Mortgage through AHFC can help bring your home renovation dreams to life.
HomeChoice™ Empodera a los Compradores de Vivienda de Alaska - Posted February 27, 2024
Los especialistas en divulgación de Alaska Housing han aportado valor a los posibles compradores de vivienda durante décadas a través de HomeChoice™, una clase educativa gratuita para compradores de vivienda.
2023: The Year in Stories - Posted December 29, 2023
As we look back at 2023, Alaska Housing had the privilege of telling some incredible stories about Alaskans.
Overcoming Obstacles to Homeownership - Posted December 5, 2023
Hard work, the help of knowledgeable experts and utilizing AHFC's resources allowed one young Alaskan to achieve his goal of purchasing his own home.
Application Closing Soon for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance - Posted November 28, 2023
Apply for Interior Regional Housing Authority Homeowner Assistance by Dec. 1, 2023.