Section 9-7-102 - Legislative Findings.

WY Stat § 9-7-102 (2019) (N/A)
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9-7-102. Legislative findings.

(a) It is declared that:

(i) There is in this state by reason of the location and expansion of mineral extractive industries and other industrial developments, a critical shortage of adequate housing and a lack of funds of private mortgage lending institutions of the state which are available to finance new and existing housing at reasonable rates;

(ii) It is in the public interest of the citizens of this state to promote the economic welfare of the state and its residents by increasing employment, stimulating economic activity, augmenting sources of tax revenue, fostering economic stability, furthering health care and improving the balance of the state's economy;

(iii) This act constitutes a valid public purpose, of primary benefit to all citizens of the state of Wyoming.

(b) In purchasing loans from or making loans to mortgage lenders, the authority shall give preference to mortgage lenders authorized to do business within the state.

(c) This act and the powers of the authority shall be liberally construed to enable the authority to carry out its purposes.