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1990: The Authority surpasses $2 billion in total assets.
1992: $2 billion in home ownership lending reached. Led the nation with over 4,500 single family home ownership loans financed by mortgage revenue bonds.
1994: WHEDA is first HFA to offer a 97% LTV mortgage with private mortgage insurance.
1996: Introduction of FARM loan guarantee program helps farmers expand or make capital improvements. WHEDA makes 1,000th single family mortgage loan in Milwaukee’s central city.
1998: WHEDA makes grants to provide temporary housing for Sheboygan flood victims and Door County tornado victims.
1991: WHEDA offers a program to provide long-term financing along with federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
1993: The Wisconsin Housing Preservation Trust is formed by WHEDA to help preserve Section 8 units as affordable housing.
1995: State Legislature permanently extends CROP program for Wisconsin farmers.
1997: WHEDA, with the city of Milwaukee and investors, launches Lindsay Heights. The pilot project initiates housing development in a 110-block area in downtown Milwaukee focusing on land utilization.
1999: More than $52 million closed in multifamily housing loans.
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