A quick look back at 2021

From our rural communities to our urban core, local communities understand, now more than ever, the important link between housing and economic development. This renewed focus on housing has imbued new energy to the discussion and brought new partners to the table.

Issued $220.9 million in Single Family tax-exempt bonds for NIFA’s Homeownership Program.

Financed 1677 mortgage loans totaling
$274.3 million for homes in 72 counties.

Funded 414 Workforce housing units
in Nebraska communities.

Participated in over $3.8 million in loans
to finance 3411 acres of ag land.

Trained 81 Real Estate Specialists and 133
Loan Officer Specialists in a virtual setting.

Awarded $50000 to 4-H Clubs &
FFA Chapters for superior performance.

Awarded $132.4 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Affordable Housing Tax Credits towards the development of affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families.

Awarded 14 grants in the Housing Study
Grant Program totaling in $106610 with
matching funds of $140464.

Funded 20 affordable rental projects,
294 special needs units,
397 elderly units, and 259 family units.

Engaged 1452 participants in 24 educational
webinars to disseminate information.

Monitored 13304 units for LIHTC compliance.

96195

borrowers received a first mortgage under our Homeownership Program thru Dec 2021.

1062

loans for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program totaling over $135 million thru Dec 2021.

26

years sponsoring the Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards Program. 

$4.97M

in match funds 
for the Rural Workforce
Housing Program.

$1.35B

allocated for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

$421M

coordinated for the Multi-Family Tax Exempt Bond Program.

View the 2021 Annual Report

"Close on the heels of that change, was the opportunity for NIFA to re-examine and re-dedicate itself to its role in growing Nebraska communities through affordable housing and agribusiness. Throughout the pandemic,  NIFA has pivoted not only to maintain, but to grow its efforts to communicate and collaborate, seeking to be an integral part of the solution for our state.” 

     Shannon Harner, Executive Director – NIFA 
     Anthony Goins, Board Chair – NIFA

Our Response to COVID-19

COVID had a significant impact on our lives. The pandemic changed the way people work, the way we show up and support our neighbors and the community, and the way we financially prepare for the future. We’re proud to say that despite everything, we continued to assist our Nebraska communities in the best ways we know how. 

 

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