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Key Policies

Working with IFA

The Illinois Finance Authority strives to provide professional, comprehensive management of your project—from the day you call to inquire about a possibility, to the day you receive your funds. To help assure your project moves smoothly and efficiently, we have prepared the following guidelines to working with us. If at any time you have questions, please contact a Funding Manager at your nearest IFA office.

Bond Program Handbook

This comprehensive, 70-page document provides detailed information about procedures, requirements, schedules and responsibilities for most projects that are handled by the IFA. Learn how to get your project through the system quickly and efficiently. Sample forms included.

Please note: As of July 16, 2010, all TEFRA hearings will be held at the new 500 E. Monroe St. location.

Farm and Agri-Business Programs

• Guidelines – Illinois State Guarantee Programs:

  Guidelines for lenders detailing requirements of IFA Guarantees for Debt Restructuring Loans, Young Farmer Loans, Specialized Livestock Loans, Agri-Business Loans, and Renewal Loans, 28 pages

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• Bond Closing Procedures – Farm Bond Financing:

  Procedures, requirements, schedules and responsibilities for IFA conduit farm bond transactions, 2 pages

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Equal Employment – Affirmative Action Policy

Reasonable Accomodation Policy

Nondiscrimination Policy

Board Resolution – Minority Participation

IFA is fully committed to conducting its business in a manner that reflects the State’s diversity. Our commitment extends to the working relationships we have with our partners.

Board Resolution – Amended and Restated By-Laws

Board Resolution – Administration of Debt Issues of IFA and its Predecessor Authorities

Board Resolution – Appointment of Officers of the Authority and Change in Status of Authority Employees

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