05/17/2024
๐ Exciting News for Homebuyers! ๐กโจ
Down payment assistance programs are a game-changer for those looking to buy a home! Weโre thrilled to offer a *0% Down Purchase program* to help you and your clients achieve homeownership dreams. ๐ธ๐
๐ก **Program Highlights:**
- **Primary Mortgage:** Must meet LTV requirements.
- **Assistance Details:** Get a second lien mortgage covering 3% of the purchase price, up to $15,000.
- **Payment Flexibility:** No monthly payments and no interest on the second lien. The full balance is due upon refinancing the first lien mortgage or at payoff.
- **Voluntary Payments:** Make payments on the second lien anytime during the loan term, if you choose to.
๐ **Eligibility Criteria:**
- **Income Requirements:** Must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and comply with Home Possibleยฎ guidelines.
- **Extra Support:** Very-low income borrowers (VLIP) earning at or below 50% AMI receive an additional $2,500 credit, reducing the second lien debt. This credit is non-repayable.
- **Credit & LTV Standards:** Minimum 620 FICO and LTV equal to or above 95%, up to 97%.
- **First-Time Homebuyers:** Must meet HomeOneยฎ guidelines, not have had ownership interest in a home within the last three years, have a 700+ FICO, and an LTV above 95%, up to 97%.
Let's make homeownership a reality! ๐ โค๏ธ