Celebrating Homeownership Across Alaska
By Jan Miyagishima, Director, Mortgage Operations

For many Alaskans, the dream of homeownership has experienced its share of challenges throughout the past couple of years.

The COVID-19 pandemic created financial hardships for both established and potential homeowners. At the same time, a low volume of available houses and high demand created a boom in the housing market that drove costs up. When interest rates began to rise, the expense of buying a home increased further. 

Our mission at Alaska Housing is to provide Alaskans with access to safe, quality, affordable housing. That’s why we have worked with partners across the state to ensure Alaska residents have as many options as possible for homeownership.

Alaska Housing has mortgage options designed specifically for Alaskans. We provide homebuyer education classes that help Alaska residents better understand the homebuying process. We have developed relationships with lenders who prioritize finding the right housing loan for Alaskans.

For many people, owning a home is realizing a dream. Alaska Housing remains committed to ensuring people across the state have opportunities for homeownership, and those opportunities are within reach. 

Alaska Housing Homeowner Assistance Delivering Aid

Funds are now being distributed to households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and approved for Alaska Housing Homeowner Assistance. Learn more about the program and how AHFC is working closely with non-profit partners to get this much needed assistance to Alaska homeowners. 

Renovations Restore Shine to the Golden Towers

Alaska Housing recently completed a facelift of the Golden Towers Apartments in downtown Fairbanks. The multifamily public housing facility, which has a preference for senior residents, underwent a year-long renovation to the complex that has served local residents for parts of six decades. 

Meet Sarah 

As a call agent for the Alaska Housing Rent Relief Call Center, Sarah had an opportunity to help Alaskans when they needed it most. 

Sarah’s calming presence and problem solving skills benefited countless Rent Relief applicants. Through it all, she combined professionalism and compassion — truly defining exceptional customer service.

Featured Lender: Monica Barton

Monica Barton is a Home Loan Officer for Academy Mortgage Corporation in Wasilla. 

“Alaska Housing understands Alaska better than anybody else. From the higher loan limits to the specialized programs for homeownership opportunities, Alaska Housing knows how to get it done!" 

See Our List of All Featured Lenders

Understanding the Homebuying Process

Alaska Housing’s homebuyer education classes have been helping Alaskans better understand the process of buying a home for years. Recently, AHFC reviewed and compared six years of data to see how homebuyer education has benefited Alaskans who have participated in the programs.

Energy Innovation at Work

Alaska's environment can be a challenge even in the best of conditions for individuals who are responsible for maintaining facilities. It can be even more difficult if things go wrong. 

That's why Alaska Housing's innovative Building Monitoring (BMON) System has been a game-changer for facility managers across the state. The collaborative software/hardware technology solution works in tandem to track critical facility maintenance data.

Learn more about how it's helping facility managers improve efficiencies and deal with issues quickly — often from the comfort of their own homes.

Now Hiring! Bethel Maintenance Laborer

Do you have a can-do attitude and enjoy working with a great team? We are looking for a maintenance laborer in Bethel. Interested in carpentry, plumbing, building repair, and more? If so, apply today or share with others.