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CAFA Invests in Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge Student Businesses

September 17, 2020

Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) has awarded a grant to Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge (YEA BR) that will provide seed funding to student entrepreneurs in grades 8-12.

CAFA Supports Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s New Arts Center

September 17, 2020

Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) is providing financing to the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge for the renovation and re-purposing of the former District Attorney’s office.

Capital Area Finance Authority Announces New Enhancements to Home Loan Programs

September 7, 2017

Disaster victims in 29 Louisiana Parishes will have access to expanded financial support

Capital Area Finance Authority Hires Mark Drennen as CEO and President

August 29, 2017

Public Service Veteran to Lead Community Advancement of Baton Rouge Region

Capital Area Finance Authority Announces Search for CEO and President

April 12, 2017

The Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) has begun its search to hire new CEO and President.

Capital Area Finance Authority Announces New Homebuyer Grant Program with GMFS LLC

August 7, 2015

The Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) has launched a new first mortgage loan program with down payment assistance through GMFS, LLC of Baton Rouge. The program will be available to mortgage brokers, correspondents, credit unions and banks who choose to broker homebuyer loans.

The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority gets a makeover—and a new name

May 14, 2015

This month, the agency rebrands itself with a new name—the Capital Area Finance Authority—a new logo and a vastly expanded mission that will enable it to finance a variety of large-scale public projects in the nine-parish region.

East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority Announces New Name, Brand Mark & Expanded Services

May 14, 2015

East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority (EBRMFA) reveals new name, Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA), and brand mark along with its expansion of service offerings and broadened geographic area today.

East Baton Rouge mortgage authority launches new homebuyer program

September 10, 2014

The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority has introduced a new program to help low- and moderate-income households move into homes.

EBRMFA announces $20 million available for home mortgages

October 16, 2009

The East Baton Rouge Mortgage Finance Authority announced today it has money available for an estimated 160 mortgages for middle- to low-income homebuyers.