NEW PROGRAM AVAILABLE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO HELPBUYERS New program available in the District of Columbia to help buyers with a 3% loan for the down payment: This new program is named DC4ME PLUS which will be available for certain DC employees. The eligibility requirements for this new program are as follows: DC4ME PLUS is a first-time homebuyer mortgage program offered to current full-time district government employees. This include employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, District of Columbia Public Charter Schools and organizations. The applicant/borrower’s employer must fall under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia; Applicant must be a 1st time homebuyer; Maximum household income may not exceed 120% of Adjusted Modified Income (AMI); The first trust will be a 30 year fixed rate Conventional Freddie Mac HFA Advantage loan and must follow US Bank HFA Advantage guidelines;Maximum 50% … [Read more...]
New DC4ME Plus Loan Program
NEW DC4ME PLUS LOAN PROGRAM FOR DC EMPLOYEES The new DC4ME PLUS is a loan program will be available to certain DC employees. The eligibility requirements for this new program are as follows: The new DC4ME PLUS is a first-time homebuyer mortgage program offered to current full-time District government employees. Including employees of district government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, District of Columbia Public Charter Schools and organizations.The applicant/borrower’s employer must falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia. Applicants must be a 1st time home buyer The new DC4ME PLUS maximum household income may not exceed 120% of AMI The first trust will be a 30 year fixed rate conventional Freddie Mac HFA Advantage loan. And must follow US Bank HFA Advantage guidelines. Maximum 50% DTI; maximum loan amount of $484,350; maximum sales price of $525,000.Under the new DC4ME PLUS PROGRAM at … [Read more...]
Buying a home – SmartBuy Program
Buying a Home got easier with Maryland SmartBuy Program Buying a home - SMARTBUY PROGRAM got easier with the Maryland SmartBuy Program. This is a program that the State of Maryland rolled out in 2016 to help buyers pay their student loan debt and purchase a home. The original program could only be used for DHCD properties. The inventory was very low, so it did not really help too many people. The State of Maryland expanded SMARTBUY PROGRAM last year. The program is now available for ANY property in the Maryland. The property must pass an appraisal inspection. And, the seller is willing to make repairs. How the SmartBuy Program works – if you are buyer with $39,000 in student loan debt and looking to purchase a home for $285,000. The program will help extinguish ALL of your student loan debt at settlement. The buyer will qualify for the maximum assistance through the SmartBuy Program. For example - A sales price of $267,000 will qualify a buyer … [Read more...]
NEW MORTGAGE PROGRAM for 2019
NEW MORTGAGE PROGRAM for 2019 New Mortgage program - Did you know that Montgomery County has two AMAZING down payment programs designed to help first time home buyers? These programs will help buyers get into a home with NO money at all. And, they make your offer competitive to the seller because they can cover the closing costs so you don't have to ask the seller for help! Montgomery County Home Ownership III Montgomery Home ownership Program second lien will be a zero percent deferred down payment loan;Maximum down payment loan will be 40% of total household income up to a maximum of $25,000.00;Down payment funds may be used for down payment and/or closing costs;It can be combined with a Special Assistance Grant; No minimum contribution by the buyer, reduced mortgage insurance rates and very high income limits; andMaryland Home Credit Program is available with this product; andBorrowers must meet all MMP and agency requirements, minimum 640 credit score, 45% … [Read more...]
A Quick Refresher on Loan Programs to help Buyers
LOOKING FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN? A quick refresher on loan programs to help buyers purchase a home with NO Money down! The Chenoa product is designed to open up doors to buyers with limited money, lower credit scores and higher debt to income ratios. In some circumstances, people that are buying a new primary residence can still use the program and keep their existing home!Here are some quick highlights of the program.* Offers 3.50% second for the down payment- FHA financing only;* Credit scores as low as 620. Buyer will have to take an online home buying course prior to contract if their score is between 620 and 639;* Offered in MD, DC and VA;* 50 percent debt to income on all programs offered through the Chenoa product (most down payment programs have a 45% cap for the debt to income ratio);* No income limits for their repayable 2nd product (this is huge and completely different than any … [Read more...]
Maryland Mortgage Program
The Maryland Mortgage Program announced two very important updates that will have even more positive impact for buyers. SMARTBUY 2.0 UPDATE Effective for Smart Buy 2.0 reservations dated on or after October 1, 2018, the following will be implemented.: * The dollar cap for the second lien is being raised to $40,000 from $30,000. Buyers are eligible to receive up to 15% of the sales price capped at a $40,000 loan to pay their student loan debt. All student debt from at least one buyer must be paid ENTIRELY in full prior to closing. * The second mortgage is a 5-year forgivable loan of up to 15% of the purchase price, not to exceed $40,000. * This second loan will be used to pay off the borrower’s outstanding student debt balance at the time of home purchase. If there are two Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) borrowers, only one borrower’s student loan balance must be paid off. The funds also may be used to pay off the other borrower’s student debt ONLY if the … [Read more...]
Montgomery County Program Announced
Montgomery County mortgage announced today by the Community Development Administration. The funds are on a first come - first serve basis. And they will go lightning fast! As a result of the very successful Phase I and II of the Montgomery Home Ownership Program. The Community Development Administration in collaboration with Montgomery County is pleased to announce Phase III is open to accept reservations. The Montgomery Home Ownership Program is designed to assist eligible home buyers who purchase a home in Montgomery County. Combining a Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) first mortgage loan with a generous down payment assistance (DPA) second loan. Highlights of the program are as follows: * Montgomery Home Ownership Program second lien will be a zero percent deferred down payment loan * Maximum down payment loan will be 40% of total household income up to a maximum of $25,000.00 * Down payment funds may be used for down payment and/or closing costs * … [Read more...]
Maryland Smart Buy Program
Maryland Smart Buy Program Expansion to $$ 3 Million $$ - Program Will Offer More Opportunities for Homebuyers With Student Debt! On July 16, the Hogan administration announced that Maryland Smart Buy Program, a nationally-recognized program that assists first-time homebuyers burdened with student debt. Relaunched as Maryland Smart Buy on August 6. Maryland Smart Buy 2.0 will allow participants to purchase any eligible home in the state, while eliminating up to $30,000 in student debt. Currently, Smart Buy requires buyers to purchase select homes designated by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). "We are proud that Maryland continues to be home to one of the most highly educated populations in America, but the harsh reality many face today is that earning a college education often goes hand-in-hand with crippling college debt," said Governor Larry Hogan. "This new $3 million expansion of Smart Buy will help young people buy a home, removing … [Read more...]
Prince George’s County Purchase Assistance Program
Prince George's County Purchase Assistance Program (PGCPAP) strategy is to provide home purchase assistance to eligible, first-time home buyers to purchase residential properties in Prince George's County. Home purchase assistance includes down payment, mortgage principal reduction and/or closing costs. Prince George's County Purchase Assistance Program is funded by the Housing Investment Trust Fund. The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County administered the program in partnership with participating lenders, realtors and housing counseling agencies that are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Loan Terms Maximum loan: $15,000.00 Purchase price limit: $462,000 (resale or new construction) Loan terms: 0% interest, deferred payment If the buyer is one of the following, they may be eligible for an additional $5,000 based on their need. This would bring the total loan amount to $20,000. … [Read more...]
Grant Assist Program Super Sized
Grant Assist Program supersized by the State of Maryland (mmp.maryland.gov). This change will help many, many buyers throughout the State of Maryland. Initially the program was rolled out to help with ONLY the closing costs but they have just changed it so that the 4% can be used towards down payment and/or closing costs. This is HUGE News, if you have a minimum 640 credit score you could have your entire down payment covered by using this program instead of the flat $5,000 the State offers through the CDA program. Example: A buyer wants to purchase a home for $300,000. The minimum the buyer has to contribute is 3% for the down payment. The Grant Assist will cover that ENTIRE down payment. The seller has agreed to give 3% for closing costs and the program will also cover another 1% towards closing costs for a total contribution of $12,000. And viola, the buyer is in with no money out of their pocket! Grant Assist * Grant Assist program is a grant of 4% of … [Read more...]
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