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IHFA HFA Preferred / Conventional

Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)

$56,000
Maximum Assistance
120%
AMI Income Limit

Program Summary

Fannie Mae HFA Preferred and Freddie Mac HFA Advantage purchase programs through IHFA. Up to 97% LTV. No first-time buyer requirement. Standard MI required above 80% AMI. Pair with DPCC second mortgage up to 8%. Lower rates on loan amounts $350,000 or less. AUS approval required. Manufactured homes allowed per agency guidelines.

Eligibility Requirements

Location
Available statewide in Idaho
Buyer Type
Open to all buyers (first-time and repeat)
Income Limit
Household income must not exceed 120% AMI for Ada County:
Household120% AMI Limit
1 person$89,926
2 people$102,750
3 people$115,576
4 people$128,400

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Ada County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits

Primary Residence
Must be your primary residence (not investment property)
Buyer Contribution
You must contribute at least $500 of your own funds
Homebuyer Education
Completion of a HUD-approved homebuyer education course is required

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete Finally Home!® education if using IHFA DPA or if required by AUS.
  2. 2Work with an IHFA-approved lender on HFA Preferred or HFA Advantage.
  3. 3Get AUS approval (DU for Fannie, LPA for Freddie).
  4. 4Add the 15-year DPCC second mortgage (up to 8%) if desired.
  5. 5Close with both loans packaged together.
Apply on Idaho Housing

Required Documents

  • Credit report (680+ recommended)
  • Income verification
  • Finally Home! certificate

Contact Information

IHFA-approved lenders · Program questions: resloan@ihfa.org
IHFA Program Details

Last verified: 2026-05-26

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