September 2022 Lender News from AHFA

Step Up DPA Can Now Be Used for VA Closing Costs


AHFA has received confirmation that VA first mortgages are permitted to exceed 100% LTV/CLTV when combined with our Step Up down payment assistance. AHFA is a state housing finance authority; therefore our programs are considered eligible homebuyer assistance programs, allowing for the approval of CLTV exceeding 100%. 


When combined with a VA first mortgage, our Step Up DPA can pay the veteran's closing costs up to 4% of the sales price -- up to a maximum of $10,000.


Click here to view the Lender Notice detailing these changes.

Have You Been Dunk'd? Doughnut Deliveries Continue


AHFA staffers have been dropping by with doughnuts to express appreciation for lenders using our programs to make buying a home more affordable for Alabamians.

September 2: Embrace Home Loans, Mobile

September 2: First Federal Mortgage, Mobile

September 2: HomeTown Lenders, Mobile

September 7: CB&S Bank, Birmingham

September 7: FBC Mortgage, Birmingham

September 9: DHI Mortgage, Hoover

September 9: SouthPointe Bank Home Mortgage, Birmingham

Get Dunk'd! Watch out, participating lenders! We could be coming your way next.

Do you want to know more about AHFA programs?


AHFA offers on-site training that covers borrower

and property eligibility, processing, documentation, income calculations and more.


Contact us to find out more and to schedule a session in your area.

Current Step Up Interest Rates:

  • FHA /VA: 6.50%
  • CONV-Freddie Mac 80% AMI and Under: 6.50%
  • CONV-Freddie Mac Over 80% AMI: 6.875%

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FY22Q4 Lender Recognition Coming in October:

Leading Lenders and the Top Participating Lending Company for the fourth quarter of 2022 will be announced in October. Who will it be?

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