$2.1 million in Housing Grants to Benefit Idaho Families
250 families and individuals will benefit from the funds
(Des Moines, Iowa) – This holiday season, 250 Idaho families will receive the gift of affordable housing, thanks to a collaborative effort between community housing providers, financial institutions and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank).
FHLB Des Moines recently awarded $1 million in grants from its Competitive Affordable Housing Program to provide housing for low-income families, seniors, persons with disabilities, homeless and at-risk youth in the state of Idaho. The Bank also contributed over $1.1 million throughout the year to assist Idaho families with down payment and closing cost expenses.
“FHLB Des Moines is honored to provide the opportunity for families in the state of Idaho to have a home,” said Mike Wilson, President and CEO of FHLB Des Moines. “We believe each and every individual should have access to safe and affordable housing. These projects inspire us every day to continue our mission of providing funding to lenders so the needs of communities are met.”
Every year, FHLB Des Moines returns 10 percent of its net income throughout communities in its district, consisting of 13 states and three U.S. Pacific territories.
The Competitive Affordable Housing Program encourages partnerships between FHLB Des Moines member institutions and local housing providers to construct new and restore existing homes to ensure housing for the community. Beyond housing, the program works to generate jobs by employing local businesses to complete projects. In 2017, the Bank awarded $44.5 million in Competitive Affordable Housing Program grants to fund housing for 2,636 families across the district.
FHLB Des Moines also offers down payment and closing cost assistance through its Home$tart®, Home$tart Plus and Native American Homeownership Initiative programs to help families realize their dream of homeownership. The Bank distributed $15.2 million in down payment funding in 2017 to support 2,100 families with the purchase of a home.
For a complete listing of 2017 Competitive Affordable Housing program grant recipients, please visit the FHLB Des Moines website. For more information, contact the Bank’s Community Investment Department by calling 800.544.3452, ext. 1173.
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a member-owned cooperative that provides funding solutions and liquidity to nearly 1,500 financial institutions to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in their communities. Serving 13 states and three U.S. Pacific territories, FHLB Des Moines is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Members include community and commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, thrifts and community development financial institutions. The Des Moines Bank is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding. For additional information about FHLB Des Moines, please visit www.fhlbdm.com.
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