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• Capital Area Finance Authority Announces New Enhancements to Home Loan Programs 9/7/2017
  Disaster victims in 29 Louisiana Parishes will have access to expanded financial supportBaton Rouge, La.—September 7, 2017—The Capital Area...
• Capital Area Finance Authority Hires Mark Drennen as CEO and President 8/29/2017
  Public Service Veteran to Lead Community Advancement of Baton Rouge RegionBaton Rouge, La.— August 29, 2017—The Capital Area Finance...
• Capital Area Finance Authority Announces Search for CEO and President 4/12/2017
  Baton Rouge, La.— The Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) has begun its search to hire new CEO and President.The position, which is currently...
• Capital Area Finance Authority Announces New Homebuyer Grant Program with GMFS LLC 8/7/2015
  Baton Rouge, La.— The Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) has launched a new first mortgage loan program with down payment assistance through GMFS,...
• The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority gets a makeover—and a new name 5/14/2015
  For 41 years the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority helped first-time homebuyers secure financing at far below market rates. But when the Federal Reserve...
• East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority Announces New Name, Brand Mark & Expanded Services 5/14/2015
  Baton Rouge, La.—May 12, 2015—East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority (EBRMFA) reveals new name, Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA), and brand...
• East Baton Rouge mortgage authority launches new homebuyer program 9/10/2014
  The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority has introduced a new program to help low- and moderate-income households move into homes.The Capital Advantage...
• EBRMFA announces $20 million available for home mortgages 10/16/2009
  BATON ROUGE— The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority announced today it has money available for an estimated 160 mortgages for middle- to low-income homebuyers....
• EBRMFA plans to raise $20 million for local home mortgages 1/30/2009
  Adverse market conditions had blocked bond sales since December 2007BATON ROUGE— Taking advantage of improved market conditions and increased consumer demand, the East Baton...
• EBR Mortgage Finance Authority closings brisk despite U.S. real estate slump 8/8/2008
  BATON ROUGE— Closings on home mortgages provided by the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority were brisk in the first quarter of this year,...
• EBR Mortgage Finance Authority commits all available funds 8/1/2008
  New bond issue will provide funding for additional mortgages in Baton RougeBATON ROUGE— The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority has committed all of...
• New mortgage program helps emergency responders buy homes 2/27/2008
  Mayor Holden and EBR Mortgage Authority say program to help retain personnelBATON ROUGE—Mayor-President Kip Holden and Astrid Clements, chair of the East Baton...
• EBR Mortgage Finance Authority launches $20 million program for homebuyers 1/16/2008
  Program features reduced interest rates, down payment and closing fee assistanceBATON ROUGE— The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority announced today it has $20 million...
• EBR Mortgage Finance Authority commits $40 million to local homebuyers 9/12/2007
  Commitment of Authority’s bond money is fastest in over 20 yearsBATON ROUGE— In a sign of Baton Rouge’s robust residential real...
• EBRMFA ranks as 3rd most productive local housing finance authority in nation 5/11/2007
  BATON ROUGE— Thomson Financial, a major provider of information to the business community, has ranked the East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority as the...
• EBR Mortgage Finance Authority to offer $700,000 in local grants and joint venture projects 4/16/2007
  BATON ROUGE— The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority announced today a $700,000 program that will provide grants and capital for projects by non-profit organizations...