(12) To issue bonds, bond anticipation notes and other obligations of the authority to the extent permitted under this chapter, to fund and refund the same and provide for the rights of the holders thereof; and to secure the same by pledge of revenues, notes and mortgages of others;
(13) To acquire, lease, hold and dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes;
(14) To fix and collect fees and charges in connection with its loans, applications for loans, commitments, mortgage insurance and purchase of mortgages, including, but not limited to, reimbursement of costs of financing by the authority, service charges and insurance premiums as the authority shall determine to be reasonable and as shall be approved by the authority;
(15) To employ such assistants, agents and other employees and to engage consultants and such other independent professionals as may be necessary or desirable to carry out its purposes in accordance with this chapter and to fix their compensation; and to provide technical assistance to eligible mortgagors as provided in this chapter;
(16) To make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the execution of its powers under this chapter, including contracts or agreements with qualified financial institutions for the servicing and processing of mortgage loans pursuant to this chapter;
(17) To sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, provided nothing in section 8-244 or 8-253 shall be so construed as to permit an attachment of or garnishment against any of the funds or assets of the authority prior to final judgment, adopt a seal and alter the same at pleasure, and maintain an office at such place or places within the state as it may designate;