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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

Filed Under: Buyer Information, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyers, Homeowners Information Tagged With: Buyers closing cost, Buyers Credit to buy home, Buying a Home, Closing Cost Assistance, First Time Home Buyers, Prince George's County Purchase Assistance Program, Purchase Assistance Programs

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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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, First Time Home Buyers, Homeowners Information Tagged With: active duty military service members, Buyers Credit to buy home, down payment assistance, Down payment Assistant, First Time Home Buyers, First/Second Home Buyers, Maryland down payment assistance, Maryland Loan Programs, Mortgage Information, veteran buyers

Help for More Home Buyers

      Help for more home buyers to achieve their home ownership dreams have been initiated by First Home Mortgage by loosening the credit guidelines. The decision was made after a review of borrowers that may have been held out from buying due to higher ratios or lower credit scores. Most of these buyers do not necessarily represent a substantial increased lending risk.  First Home Mortgage made these changes to help more buyers achieve the goal of home ownership. First Home Mortgage is lowering the minimum credit score to 581 for FHA and VA loans.  The loan will have to receive an automated underwriting approval and follow investor guidelines.  A credit score of 581-599 does require two compensating factors.   USDA loans can now go to 581 with an automated approval from Rural Housing Authority.  A credit score between 581 - 599 does require two compensating factors.    First Home Mortgage have expanded ratio guidelines on FHA, … [Read more...]

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A True Grant of $1,500 to Help Buyers

      A true grant of $1,500 to help buyers with their closing costs is now available from the State of Maryland. This grant adds a little more sizzle to your loan options and purchasing power. The grant assistance runs from June 28th to September 30th 2017 in EVERY county throughout the State of Maryland. A buyer wishing to use the grant must have their loan registered during this time period. The grant funds can only be used for closing costs and cannot be used for the down payment. It can be combined with the other State of Maryland down payment programs.  It also must be used in conjunction with conventional loans only which require a minimum 640 credit score. Scenario #1:  A buyer wants to purchase a home for $200,000. The minimum the buyer has to contribute is 3% for the down payment.  The Grant Assist program will cover the BALANCE of down payment.  Let's say the closing costs is approximately $9,000 and the seller has agreed to give 2.5% or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: First Time Home Buyers, For Sale By Owner Tagged With: Buyers Assistance, Buyers closing cost, Buyers Credit to buy home, Buying a home with bad credit, down payment assistance, First Time Home Buyers, Maryland down payment assistance

The State of Maryland Supersized their Grant Assist Program

    The State of Maryland supersized their Grant Assist Program - This new program will help 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 are a buyer with 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:  If you are a buyer who wants to purchase a home for $300,000.  The minimum you as a buyer have to contribute is 3% for the down payment.  The Grant Assist  program will cover that ENTIRE down payment.  The seller agrees to give 3% for closing costs. The program will also cover another 1% towards closing costs for a total contribution of $12,000.  And viola, you are in with no money out of your pocket! Grant Assist Funds -  The Grant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, First Time Home Buyers Tagged With: Buyers Assistance, Buyers closing cost, Buying a home with bad credit, Closing Cost Assistance, First Time Home Buyers, Maryland Grant Program

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