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...]
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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...]
Apply for a Mortgage after a Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Short sale
How long does a buyer have to wait before they can Apply for a Mortgage after a Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Short Sale? FHA Guidelines Foreclosure or Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure * 3 years from date foreclosure completed and transferred back to the bank. The date the Deed is transferred out of the borrower's name is the date that will be used for seasoning. * Less than 3 years but not less than 12 months from date of foreclosure completion and transferred back to bank with acceptable extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are defined as death in family, medical illness and not divorce or loss of job. Short Sale * 3 years from date sale closed and transferred to the new owner. * No waiting period if borrower had no late payments on any mortgages. And consumer debts within the 12 month period preceding the short sale . AND the buyers are not taking advantage of declining market conditions. How long does a buyer have to wait before they can apply … [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...]
Purchase Assistance Programs in Prince George’s County
Purchase Assistance Programs in Prince George's County (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. Police Officer Deputy Sheriff … [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...]
Maryland Mortgage Advantage Program
Maryland Mortgage Advantage Program - Good news coming from the State of Maryland - This new interest rate program just rolled out! The program provides buyers with a very low interest rate compared to traditional market rates. Buyers can use the program with FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional loans. Today's rate for VA, FHA and USDA loans is 4.125% with NO POINTS. The conventional rate is 4.625% with NO POINTS. Those rates are highly competitive and much lower than any rate a buyer will find in this market. The program can be used for every County in the entire State of Maryland. However, the program does not offer any type of down payment assistance with it. This program is great for buyers that have their own money for the down payment, but want a lower interest rate so their mortgage is more affordable. The program follows the MMP guidelines with credit scores of 640, a debt ratio of 45% and the buyer must be a first time home buyer unless they are buying in a targeted area … [Read more...]
State of Maryland Grant Assist Program
The State of Maryland Grant Assist Program is opening up to buyers that own homes now or have owned a home previously in the past 3 years. The program follows the Grant Assist guidelines exactly and the only requirement is that the sellers cannot own any real estate at closing. Yes, you are reading this right! Assistance for down payment and closing costs for people that own homes - NOW! The State of Maryland Grant Assist Program broadened the Grant Assist program two weeks ago. The program is available to FHA buyers with credit scores of 640 or more. Initially the program was rolled out to help with ONLY the closing costs. The state changed the program 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 Community Development Act (CDA program). Example: A buyer wants … [Read more...]
Maryland Mortgage Prorgrams
Maryland Mortgage Program offers buyers down payment assistance throughout Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. There is some confusion about this program though because there are different monies available underneath the umbrella of the Maryland Mortgage Program. One of our preferred lenders is providing details about the different programs so you can have a better understanding of what programs are available for buyers as it relates to the MMP program only. * SELP (Settlement Expense Loan Program) - This is the staple of the Maryland Mortgage Program and offers $5,000 to first time home buyers unless they are buying in a targeted area and then they can be second time home buyers. If a buyer is working for an employer on their House 4 Keys list they will be eligible for more down payment assistance. And, if they live within 10 miles of the house they are buying they are eligible for even more money through the Smart Keys program. All money received through this … [Read more...]
Montgomery County Home Ownership
Montgomery County Home Ownership Program II was announced by the State of Maryland. Funds will go fast - Buyers should ASAP! Here are the details of the Montgomery County Home ownership Program II: Down payment assistance will be limited to 40% of the total household income with a maximum total of $25,000 per home. These funds can be used toward down payment and/or closing costs. Example: A buyer has total household income of $85,000 so they would be eligible to receive $25,000 in assistance. Down payment assistance will be in the form of a loan at zero percent and will appear as a 2nd lien on title. Funds will have to be repaid back if the buyer ever sells their home. Available to all first time home buyers in Montgomery County. First time home buyers are defined as someone who has not owned a home in the last 3 years or more. First time home buyers requirements will be waived if property is in a targeted area - or if buyer is an honorably … [Read more...]
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