The ratings on Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's (MHFA) bonds reflect: The GO pledge of MHFA ('AA+') and its top-tier status, Very strong financial performance and credit quality of the residential housing finance bond program, High levels of loan loss coverage provided by overcollateralization and a leveraged self-insurance fund, Cash flow strength, and Investments commensurate with the rating on the bonds. MHFA is drawing on a line of credit for $8.6 million to fund the 2003 series C bonds. Bond proceeds will be invested in overnight government securities held by the trustee until the series C maturity date of July 24, 2003. Excesses under the resolution provide sufficient proceeds to support payment of the series C bonds on the maturity date.