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Single-Family Bulletins
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Single-Family Bulletins
Program Bulletins are intended for mortgage professionals only. They cover updates to program terms, guidelines, procedures, training and more. Bulletins are sent directly to Participating Lenders via the main contact on record, and distributed internally within each lender. They are posted below for reference purposes.
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Current Bulletins
- 2024 - December 19 | Bulletin #24-31
- Watch the Latest Lender Updates & Insights - New Closing Cost Gift for GSFA Platinum Program
- GSFA's Holiday Hours for 2024
- 2024 - November 20 | Bulletin #24-30
- New Closing Cost Assistance Gift for GSFA Platinum FHA Loans in Qualifying Census Tracts
- 2024 - October 9 | Bulletin #24-29
- Funding Update for the ReCoverCA HBA Program | 2018 Allocation-Closed
- 2024 - October 2 | Bulletin #24-28
- Updated Forms for the ReCoverCA HBA Program
- 2024 - September 30 | Bulletin #24-27
- Funding Update for the ReCoverCA HBA Program
- 2024 - September 19 | Bulletin #24-25
- New Education Opportunities for Realtors
- In-Person Workshop, Lake Balboa, CA | Sept 24 7:00 PM
- Realtor Training Webinars, October 1-3, 2024 | Various Times
- 2024 - September 16 | Bulletin #24-24
- GSFA Real Estate Partners - Please Join Us at the Upcoming ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Sept 24th Workshop in Lake Balboa, LA County
- 2024 - August 23 | Bulletin #24-21
- Clarifications Regarding Manufactured Homes under the GSFA Platinum Program
- Updated Application Form for ReCoverCA HBA (DR-HBA) Program
- 2024 - July 26 | Bulletin #24-16
- GSFA Golden Opportunities (GO) Down Payment Assistance Program Enhancements
- 2024 - July 23 | Bulletin #24-15
- Guideline Update for GSFA Golden Opportunities Program
- Guideline Update for GSFA Platinum Program
- Documents Updated for ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program
- Lender/Realtor Training
- 2024 - June 17 | Bulletin #24-11
- Lender/Realtor Support Related to the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (DR-HBA) Program
- 2024 - June 11 | Bulletin #24-10
- Join us for Lender Training on ReCoverCA HBA Program
- 2024 - June 10 | Bulletin #24-08
- NEW ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program Now Available
- 2024 - June 3 | Bulletin #24-07
- Join GSFA, Freddie Mac and NAMMBA on the Bridging the Homeownership Gap Tour!
- 2024 - May 23 | Bulletin #24-06
- Join GSFA for Bridging the Homeownership Gap Tour in Corona and Redlands June 6-7
- Latest Episode of LU&I Features the NEW ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program - Watch today!
- 2024 - May 23 | Bulletin #24-05
- ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance -- Up to $350,000 for Households Impacted by Fires in 2018 and 2020.
- Highlights and General Guidelines for Lenders
- 2024 - May 14 | Bulletin #24-04
- New Homebuyer Assistance Program to Support Fire Recovery Coming Soon
- 2024 - April 4 | Bulletin #24-02
- Clarifying Language about Maintaining Up-to-Date Branch and User Information
- Upcoming Event: CAL-ALHFA 2024 Annual Conference May 9, 2024 in Sacramento, CA
- 2024 - March 28 | Bulletin #24-01
- Updated Documents Required for Continued Lender Participation in GSFA Platinum Program
- Procedures Concerning Loan Activity
- Loan Officer Information in Reservation System
- Branch Contact Information in Reservation System
2024
Archived Bulletins
- 2023 - December 18 | Bulletin #23-22
- Loan Limit Increase for GSFA DPA Programs
- GSFA's Holiday Hours for 2023
- Happy Holidays from the GSFA Staff
- 2023 - December 12 | Bulletin #23-21
- Reminder: Updated Platinum Lender Participation Requirements
- Lender Updates & Insights Video 2023-12-12 Published
- 2023 - November 8 | Bulletin #23-20
- Lender Participation Requirements Updated for GSFA Platinum Program
- 2023 - November 7 | Bulletin #23-19
- Expand Your Business with "Golden Opportunities" DPA Program - Watch the latest episode of GSFA's Lender Updates & Insights
- 2023 - November 2 | Bulletin #23-18
- Guidelines Updates for GSFA Platinum Program Effective Immediately
- Guidelines Updates for GSFA DPA Programs, Effective November 13, 2023 -- Updates Concerning Reservation Extensions and Origination Fees
- 2023 - October 23 | Bulletin #23-17
- Join us for a Special Training for Mortgage & Real Estate Professionals on Oct 26th
- 2023 - October 16 | Bulletin #23-16
- Join us October 26 for FREE Training on Online Marketing
- 2023 - October 12 | Bulletin #23-15
- "Journey to Homeownership" Episode 3 Out Now
- Program Training for Mortgage Professionals - FREE Virtual Webinars
- 2023 - July 24 | Bulletin #23-14
- Last Day to Get Your Ticket for EMPOWER in Sacramento July 25th
- 2023 - July 18 | Bulletin #23-13
- NEW "Golden Opportunities" DPA Program Now Available!
- Don't Miss Out on EMPOWER Training and Marketing Event in Sacramento July 25th
- 2023 - July 13 | Bulletin #23-12
- Join us at EMPOWER in Sacramento July 25th - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!
- Learn practical skills for improving your marketing strategies
- Explore GSFA’s NEW Down Payment Assistance Program, “Golden Opportunities” and how it can help you enhance affordability
- Dispel common myths about Mortgage Insurance
- Discover how to leverage HUD counseling services to prepare and retain your clients.
- 2023 - July 6 | Bulletin #23-11
- Join us at EMPOWER in Sacramento July 25th
- Watch the Latest Lender Updates & Insights on Our YouTube Channel
- 2023 - July 3 | Bulletin #23-10
- July Lender Training Calendar Updated
- Watch the Latest Lender Updates & Insights on Our YouTube Channel
- 2023 - June 29 | Bulletin #23-09
- GSFA Platinum Program Update
- Announcing the NEW "Golden Opportunities" DPA Program Coming July 17, 2023!
- Join Us for Lender Training - Training for GSFA Platinum & NEW "GO Program" Available
- 2023 - June 28 | Bulletin #23-08
- EMPOWER - Presented by Golden State Finance Authority July 25, 2023 in Sacramento, CA
- Tickets Now on Sale!
- 2023 - June 2 | Bulletin #23-07
- Golden State Finance Authority Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary as a Champion for Affordable Homeownership
- 2023 - March 27 | Bulletin #23-06
- EMPOWER - Presented by Golden State Finance Authority
- April 11, 2023 in Riverside, CA
- 2023 - March 20 | Bulletin #23-05
- GSFA Platinum Program Update
- Stay Up-to-Date on Recent Updates - Join us at a live Lender training webinar
- 2023 - March 14 | Bulletin #23-04
- Join us at the CAL-ALHFA Single-Family Symposium on May 9th, 2023 in Sacramento
- Note: Event is sold out
- 2023 - March 1 | Bulletin #23-03
- We've Redesigned Our Website
- Same quality service, new flare and responsiveness
- 2023 - February 16 | Bulletin #23-02
- GSFA Platinum Program Update
- Stay Up-to-Date on Recent Updates - Join us at a live Lender training webinar.
- 2023 - February 2 | Bulletin #23-01
- "Journey to Homeownership" - New Episode Featuring a Borrower Whom Utilized GSFA's "Assist-to-Own" Down Payment Assistance
- Reminder: Loan Limit Increase for GSFA DPA Programs
- GSFA OpenDoors Loan Limits for Conventional Loans Increased
- 2022 - December 15 | Bulletin #22-16
- Loan Limit Increase for GSFA DPA Programs
- Stay Up-to-Date on Recent Updates - Join us at a live Lender training webinar
- 2022 - November 29 | Bulletin #22-15
- Reminder Announcement: GSFA Platinum® Program Updates and Enhancements, Coming Dec 5, 2022
- Want to Know More about the Upcoming Changes Effective December 5, 2022? - Join us at a live Lender training webinar
- 2022 - November 23 | Bulletin #22-14
- GSFA Platinum® Program Updates and Enhancements
- Updates to Conventional Borrower Eligibility and Pricing
- Updates to DPA Terms – Conventional & Government Loans
- 2022 - October 6 | Bulletin #22-13
- Exciting Sessions | Great Speakers -- Don't miss out!
- Join us at the CAL-ALHFA Single-Family Symposium, where industry movers and shakers come together to share ideas and strategies to support affordable homeownership in California.
- JUST ADDED! -- 3D Printed Homes: A New Concept in Affordable Housing
Update as of 10/19/22 - Event has been postponed until Spring 2023; More info to come.
- 2022 - September 28 | Bulletin #22-12
- Join us at the CAL-ALHFA Single-Family Symposium, Oct 24, 2022
Update as of 10/19/22 - Event has been postponed until Spring 2023; More info to come.
- 2022 - August 12 | Bulletin #22-11
- Clarification Regarding Eligible Jurisdictions for GSFA Platinum "Assist-to-Own" Product
- Join us For Lender Training on GSFA Homebuyer Assistance Programs
- 2022 - July 20 | Bulletin #22-10
- Income Limit Update for Conventional Loan Financing
- Join us For Lender Training on GSFA Homebuyer Assistance Programs
- 2022 - June 21 | Bulletin #22-09
- Solano County Joins GSFA as a Member County
- Join us For Lender Training on GSFA Homebuyer Assistance Programs
- 2022 - June 15 | Bulletin #22-08
- Updated Down Payment Assistance Terms for GSFA Platinum Program
- 2022 - May 18 | Bulletin #22-07
- Updated Jurisdictions for GSFA Member County "Assist-to-Own" DPA
- 2022 - April 25 | Bulletin #22-06
- GSFA Expands GSFA Platinum® Program to Include NEW "Assist-to-Own" DPA Feature
- 2022 - April 18 | Bulletin #22-05
- Update Concerning Current Market Conditions Affecting Available DPA Options
- NEW DPA Program for GSFA Member County Employees Coming Soon!
- 2022 - March 30 | Bulletin #22-04
- Upcoming Educational Events for Lenders and Realtors
- April 6, 2022 - STEPS Towards Homeownership for Members of CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
- April 7, 2022 - NAMMBA CONNECT Tour 2022 in Riverside, CA for ALL Housing Industry Professionals
- 2022 - March 22 | Bulletin #22-03
- Expanded Resources and Training to Support Your Business
- GSFA Introduces Two New Video Series for GSFA Partners
- “The Journey to Homeownership” Series (NEW)
- "Lender Updates & Insights" Series (NEW)
- Other Additions Coming Soon
- Expanded Resources and Training to Support Your Business
- 2022 - March 18 | Bulletin #22-02
- Join the NAMMBA CONNECT Tour 2022 in Riverside, CA on April 7, 2022
- 2022 - January 10 | Bulletin #22-01
- New Maximum Loan Limit for GSFA OpenDoors Program
- Join us for Lender Training on GSFA Homebuyer Assistance Programs
2023
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