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IFA appoints John Filan Executive Director
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that John Filan will serve as the new Executive Director of the Illinois Finance Authority.
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Expanded temporary rule allowing governmental issuers to purchase their own tax-exempt bonds
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"Approved Ag Lender" Recognition Program Launched
Across the state, IFA is recognizing its Approved Ag Lenders for the important role they play in implementing IFA's financing programs for agriculture. Gifford State Bank was recently recognized.
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Private Colleges & Universities...
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1985 Pooled Funds Available for Reimbursement of Capital Expenditures for Rated Hospitals
IFA can provide qualified Illinois Hospitals with access to capital financing at a low borrowing cost. The 1985 Revolving Fund Pooled Financing Program has approximately $40 million available for reimbursement of capital expenditures. read more
Investing Bond Proceeds
IFA partners with PFM to offer this comprehensive investment management and arbitrage rebate compliance program... read more
2007 IFA Healthcare Initiative to focus on public offerings for Critical Access Hospitals...
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IFA Pooled Bond Program lets small governments borrow like the big guys...
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Innovative program helps charter schools grow... read more
Illinois Venture Capital Association speaks with IFA about investing in start-ups...
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IFA staff offers extensive expertise in market segments and financing structures. They help identify critical market needs and assist with client projects where affordable access to capital makes the difference in financial feasibility.
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IFA was created…
... by consolidating services previously provided by these authorities.
• Illinois Development Finance Authority
• Illinois Farm Development Authority
• Illinois Health Facilities Authority
• Illinois Educational Facilities Authority
• Illinois Rural Bond Bank
• Illinois Community Development Finance Corporation
• Illinois Research Park Authority
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