Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Rita Bellinger is an experienced marketing and housing finance professional, currently serving as the Marketing Coordinator at the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority since 2014, where responsibilities include managing marketing efforts for homebuyer and foreclosure prevention programs. Rita is also the owner of Cranberry Pond Farm, LLC, a venture into home improvement contracting with over 25 years of experience in rental property management. In 2003, Rita founded Free Wheelers: Therapeutic Driving With Miniature Horses, focused on enhancing the lives of disabled children through therapeutic programs with miniature horses. Past roles include guaranteed rural housing specialist with USDA, mortgage specialist positions at various banks, and a credit executive role at Foxwoods Resort Casino, showcasing a strong background in mortgage production, housing programs, and financial services. Rita holds a degree from Johnson & Wales University.
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) was created in 1969 by the Connecticut Legislature as a self-supporting quasi-public housing agency charged with the purpose of expanding affordable housing opportunities for Connecticut’s low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Since then, CHFA has helped more than 130,000 Connecticut individuals and families become homeowners through its low-interest single family mortgage programs. In addition, CHFA has financed the creation of over 35,000 affordable, quality rental units throughout the state. To date, the combined mortgage financing for CHFA’s single- and multifamily housing programs exceeds $11 billion. CHFA continues to seek innovative and effective ways to respond to the changing needs of Connecticut’s communities and meet its statutory purpose. As one of only a few housing finance agencies in the nation to attain AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s Rating Service and Moody’s Investor Service, CHFA is proud to celebrate 40 years of creating and supporting affordable housing options for Connecticut residents.