Friday, March 12, 2010

Next HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency Dates

Next HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency Dates

Please register http://www.thefreedownpayment.com/class_registration.html

Registration 8:30 am
Starts @ 9
1 Break
class ends at 4:30 pm

Dates
March 13

March 27

April 10

April 24

May 8

May 22

June 12

June 26

Monday, March 1, 2010

Montgomery County Closing Cost Assistance (HOC)

To Be Eligible:

At least ONE borrower must be working in Montgomery County.
Must be a first time home buyer. May not have owned or co-owned any residential property in the past 3 years. Three years of tax returns needed.
Buy a home costing no more than $429,619.
Total household income does not exceed current limits (see below).
MUST BE USED with the HOC First Trust Mortgage Purchase Program.
All HOC first mortgage interest rates can be used.

BORROWER MUST USE A HOC PARTICIPATING LENDER
Criteria:

Maximum loan amount is 5% of the sales price not to exceed $10,000.
Can be used to cover down payment, closing costs, escrows, or other prepaid expenses.
Current Maximum Sale Price is $429,619 - ALL Properties.
Current Maximum Income Limits: One person household $ 86,268**
Two person $ 123,240** Three or more: $ 143,780**

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Up to $35,000 for Those who Work and Buy a Home in College Park

Homebuyers who buy their home and work in College Park may be eligible to receive up to $35,000 in closing cost and down payment assistance through the WORK & LIVE COLLEGE PARK program.

CDA Eliminates MMP+ Program But Lowers Rates

Effective 2/23/10, the 3% and 2% grants, by raising the rate, will no longer be offered. CDA has also announced that the rates will be lowered by .5%. That means 5.25% 0 points 5.125% with 1 point, 5% with 2 points and 4.875% with 3 points.

Remember, Prince Georges County employees can receive up to $18,500 in County grants and State 0% loans.

Don’t forget that Teachers get a discounted rate for Transfer tax and officers are exempt.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

ALERT!!! NSP FUNDING DEPLETION FEBRUARY 17, 2010

ALERT!!! NSP FUNDING DEPLETION FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Due to the unprecedented demand for down payment and closing costs assistance through the Prince George’s County Neighborhood Stabilization Program,

ALL AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME ABOVE 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN HAS BEEN DEPLETED AS OF CLOSE OF BUSINESS

FEBRUARY 17, 2010, PRIOR TO THE FEBRUARY 19, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Completed applications received on February 18-19, 2010, for households with income above 50% of the area median, will be placed on a waiting list. Please note that placement on a waiting list will not guarantee funding.

FOR HOUSEHOLDS OUTLINED BELOW, WITH INCOME AT OR BELOW 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN, NSP will continue to accept applications until funding reserved for this population is depleted.

Income Levels
1-Person Household 2-Persons Household 3-Persons Household 4-Persons Household 5-Persons Household 6-Persons Household 7-Persons Household 8-Persons Household
Very Low Income 50% $35,950 $41,100 $46,200 $51,350 $55,450 $59,550 $63,650 $67,800

Friday, January 29, 2010

Bowie Mortgage Assistance

Bowie Mortgage Assistance
City of Bowie
www.cityofbowie.org/grants
http://pgcar.com/pghome_homebuying/docs/Bowie-Mortgage-Assistance.pdf

Program Overview


Bowie Mortgage Assistance is a program offering up to $2,000 in closing costs when purchasing a primary residence within the incorporated limits of the City of Bowie. City of Bowie

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Individual Home Buyer Consultation

We provide individual home buyer consultation in the following cities:
Largo, MD
Rockville, MD


If I do not qualify for a down payment assistance program; there are several ways to purchase a home with limited funds. A consultant will advise you on the multitude of options.

email info@thefreedownpayment.com