Vision Realized Through Collaboration

At NIFA, we believe that bold vision leads to lasting impact only when matched with meaningful action. That is why this year’s annual report theme, From Vision to Action, feels especially fitting. It reflects not only our mission, but also the spirit of our work across the state—turning ideas into outcomes, investments into opportunities, and partnerships into progress.

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When we work together—when we share the same vision and act as one—Nebraskans become stronger, more connected, and more resilient, which benefits everyone. Collaboration, in conjunction with concerted effort, is what moves us from Vision to Action!

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Issued $744.3 million bonds to fund loans for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.

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Financed 2976 mortgage loans totaling
$648 million for homes in 76 counties.

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Funded 212 Workforce Housing units
in Nebraska communities.

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Participated in over $1.2 million in loans
to finance 317 acres of ag land.

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Trained 147 real estate partners and
742 lender partners.

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Awarded $42000 to 4-H Clubs and Future Farmers of America chapters.

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Awarded $213.8 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Affordable Housing Tax Credits toward the development of 1237 units of affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families.

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128 custom reports generated to inform
partners and stakeholders. These reports help 
communities plan for today and prepare for tomorrow.

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Funded 17 affordable rental projects, including 155 special needs units, 185 elderly units, and 897 family units.

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Engaged 715 attendees at the 2025 Innovation Expo,
representing 11 states, 39 Nebraska cities
and 32 Nebraska counties.

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Monitored 13798 units for LIHTC compliance.

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104501

borrowers received a first mortgage under our Homeownership Program totaling almost $8.7 billion through June 30, 2025.

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1085

loans for the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program totaling over $143.2 million through June 30, 2025.

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25298

second-time borrowers received down payment assistance, totaling $128.6 million through June 30, 2025.

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$3M

Rural Workforce Housing funds invested in 2025.

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$2B

allocated through the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program since inception.

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$385M

allocated through Nebraska's Affordable Housing Tax Credit program since inception.

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View Past Reports

Download a copy of previous annual reports for a look at the impact the NIFA team has had on growing Nebraska in past years.