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Lenders who work with Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) homeownership programs are invited to apply for 2027 Preferred Lender designation. Applications are now open and must be submitted by July 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
This designation distinguishes your expertise, amplify your visibility to Iowa homebuyers, and offer marketing and partnership benefits through IFA.
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Preferred partners are held to an elevated standard and are expected to embody a high level of quality, consistency, responsiveness, and compliance. The Preferred designation signifies more than participation - it reflects leadership. Preferred lenders are expected to model best practices, uphold program standards with consistency, and demonstrate a clear commitment to program expectations while delivering a reliable, high‑quality experience for borrowers.
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- Loan Officer must have a minimum of three consecutive years of experience actively originating IFA loans and must remain actively engaged in originating IFA FirstHome and/or Homes for Iowans loans, as demonstrated by recent and ongoing participation within the past six months.
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For lenders with strong knowledge of IFA programs and consistently connect homebuyers to them
- Commitment to maintaining IFA’s standards of excellence, professionalism, and integrity.
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Lenders interested in obtaining the IFA Preferred Lender designation must register for and attend the IFA Homeownership Programs and Preferred Lender and Realtor® Training on Thursday, Sept. 10.
To be eligible for the designation, the application must be submitted by July 1 and approved as eligible pending completion of the required training.
Registration for the 2026 HousingIowa Conference is now open.
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