§ 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.