Help your clients see the benefits of CHFA's loan programs!
With CHFA's safe, secure home loan programs, they can live the life they always wanted--owning a place of their own!
CHFA has been providing home finance loans for 35 years. When you refer your clients to CHFA, you can be assured they will receive our excellent customer service, secure loan products, and educational resources.
Free Homebuyer Education
CHFA offers all Colorado homebuyers access to our free homebuyer education courses. Classes are available throughout the state both in-person and online. The classes are designed to help homebuyers prepare for the homebuying process including budgeting, choosing a mortgage, and understanding loan interest rates. They will also discover what to expect at the closing and learn tips on how to be a successful homeowner.
Safe, Secure Loan Programs
CHFA offers 30-year, competitive fixed rate loans through our network of approved lenders. View a complete list of our home finance programs.
- CHFA FirstStep and CHFA FirstStep Plus
The CHFA FirstStep and CHFA FirstStep Plus statewide Mortgage Loan programs are available to first time homebuyers, eligible veterans,
or non-first time borrowers purchasing property located in targeted areas. These programs offer affordable interest rates and a 30 year term. CHFA FirstStep Plus includes a 30 year fixed rate second mortgage loan to assist with down payment and/or closing costs.
Borrowers must meet income and purchase price limits, as well as complete a CHFA approved first time homebuyer education class. CHFA FirstStep and CHFA FirstStep Plus loans may be subject to the (CHFA reimbursable) IRS Recapture Tax and may not be used in conjunction with the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program.
- CHFA HomeOpenersm and CHFA HomeOpener sm Plus
CHFA HomeOpener and CHFA HomeOpener Plus offer homebuyers a 30-year fixed interest rate home mortgage with access to down payment or closing cost assistance at competitive rates. There are no purchase price limits or first time homebuyer requirements, and mortgage loans originated in these programs are not subject to the Recapture Tax provision.
Recommend the CHFA MCC program, a tax credit that doesn't expire. CHFA MCCs allow first time homebuyers and qualifying mortgage refinance customers to claim up to 20 percent of their mortgage interest each year as a $1-for-$1 income tax credit on their Federal Income Tax Returns. The 20 percent MI savings may be calculated as income when the borrower is seeking their mortgage loan.
The first time homebuyer requirement is waived if the property is located in
a targeted area. To learn more, click here.
Local Loan Servicing
CHFA provides its own loan servicing in-state, so when you or your clients have a question a fellow Coloradan is there to help. We pride ourselves on responding promptly and want to make your CHFA experience the best it can possibly be.
Learn more about CHFA with our Real Estate Broker trainings
CHFA Real Estate Broker trainings are offered free of charge for licensed Colorado Real Estate Brokers. Courses count for two CE credits. Real Estate Brokers will learn how CHFA's residential loan programs can help them serve the first time home buying market. CHFA's programs for non-first time buyers will also be covered. Real Estate Brokers will learn about CHFA program requirements, loan processes, and benefits of using a CHFA loan. View upcoming classes.
To sign up for an upcoming CE class in your area, please email Elfriede Leicht (303.297.7306), or Pam Francil (970.241.2341 x6301) on the Western Slope.