Archived Bulletins

2025

• 2025 - May 28 | Bulletin #25-16
  • Stay Informed. Stay Competitive. Boost Your Impact. Explore Valuable Training Opportunities this Homeownership Month
• 2025 - May 22 | Bulletin #25-15
  • Join our Webinar Series "Amplify Your Business with DPA and Engagement Tools" in June
• 2025 - May 13 | Bulletin #25-14
  • Drive Engagement and Educate Homebuyers with GSFA's New Social Media Content
• 2025 - April 9 | Bulletin #25-13
  • New Closing Cost Gift Available for Conventional Mortgage Loans (as well as FHA) Under the GSFA Platinum® Program
• 2025 - March 27 | Bulletin #25-12
  • New Journey to Homeownership Episode: From Surviving the Camp Fire (2018) to Homeownership ~ Mary's Incredible Journey!
• 2025 - March 14 | Bulletin #25-11
  • Updated Documents for the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program
• 2025 - March 4 | Bulletin #25-10
  • Updated Fire Map Guidelines for ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program
• 2025 - March 3 | Bulletin #25-09
  • Online Training for Real Estate Agents on ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance
• 2025 - February 24 | Bulletin #25-08
  • Invite Your Clients! - ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Workshops
• 2025 - February 10 | Bulletin #25-06
  • Encourage Your Clients to Attend ReCoverCA HBA Workshops in February
• 2025 - February 6 | Bulletin #25-04
  • New Funds for the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program (DR-HBA) Available Soon
• 2025 - January 13 | Bulletin #25-02
  • Loan Limit Increase for GSFA DPA Programs
  • Guideline Update and Clarification for the ReCoverCA HBA (DR-HBA) Program
• 2025 - January 13 | Bulletin #25-01
  • Our Hearts are with Los Angeles During this Crisis
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2024

• 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
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2023

• 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
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