Howard County HomeStarter loan is now available. This is a loan up to $40,000 that can be used for down payment and/or closing costs. Available to first time home buyers onlyLoan term must match first mortgage loan, typically 30 yearsLoan must be repaid back upon sale, refinance or defaultInterest Rate is 2% below the primary loan rateBuyer must contribute at least one monthly payment on primary loan plus $1,000Back ratio no greater than 45%Borrower assets greater than 2 months reserves must be used firstPurchase price limit is $465,758 (that will increase in 2021 once loan limits are established for program) The income limits are as follows (these should also increase in 2021: 1 person household $54,9502 person household $62,8003 person household $70,6504 person household $78,5005 person household $84,8006 person household $91,1007 person household $97,3508 person household $103,650 Call 301-483-8073 or email - [email protected] for a referral to a senior loan … [Read more...]