Iowa Finance Authority

The Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) assists new farmers in acquiring agricultural property by offering loans at reduced interest rates.

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program provides an Iowa tax credit for agricultural asset owners to lease their land, equipment and/or buildings to beginning farmers.

Search the Freddie Mac website for a home location and provide information about your family to see if you qualify for the home buyer assistance program with the Iowa Finance Authority.

The lenders listed on the IFA Lender Listing are active IFA participating lenders. That’s why we partner with them to offer our mortgage and down payment assistance programs.

A free resource to help you find a rental home that fits your needs and budget. Property providers can list apartments or homes for rent any time.

Statewide program that may provide eligible renters with help with rent and utility bills for up to 12 months combined assistance.

The Loan Participation Program assists farmers in making down payments for the purchase of agricultural land, depreciable machinery or equipment, breeding livestock or buildings.