Maricopa County Down Payment Assistance
Did you know that eligible Maricopa County home buyers can receive a generous amount of down payment assistance? How much do you ask? You may be able to get up to 22% in down payment assistance depending upon the particular down payment assistance program, your financial profile and other factors.
Although there are a number down payment assistance programs available, some may require you to be a what is described as a "first time" home buyer, but you need to understand that a "first time" home buyer as it applies to some programs is defined as "an individual who has not owned a home within the last 3 years." Thus, if you previously owned a home and sold it say, 5 years ago, and have rented an apartment ever since, you may be eligible for this particular down payment assistance program if you meet a few additional requirements.
How will a lender verify whether or not you have owned a home within the last 3 years? Simply put, you will need to provide the last 3 years of Federal Income Tax Returns, and any other information necessary for the lender to render a loan decision based upon the mortgage program for which you apply.
Assuming you are eligible, how much down payment assistance can you expect to receive? This depends on at least five factors:
Maricopa Bond Program Reduced Interest Rate
Maricopa home buyers may also be eligible to receive a reduced mortgage interest rate through the Maricopa bond program. Eligibility requirements are essentially the same as for the Maricopa down payment assistance program.
For details, please call Luisa Han at: 480-363-9488 or toll free at: 877-538-9833.
Although there are a number down payment assistance programs available, some may require you to be a what is described as a "first time" home buyer, but you need to understand that a "first time" home buyer as it applies to some programs is defined as "an individual who has not owned a home within the last 3 years." Thus, if you previously owned a home and sold it say, 5 years ago, and have rented an apartment ever since, you may be eligible for this particular down payment assistance program if you meet a few additional requirements.
- Purchasing a 1-2 unit home in Maricopa County, Arizona
- Not exceeding home purchase price limits and family income limits
- Meeting all additional mortgage lending guidelines based on the mortgage program for which you have applied
How will a lender verify whether or not you have owned a home within the last 3 years? Simply put, you will need to provide the last 3 years of Federal Income Tax Returns, and any other information necessary for the lender to render a loan decision based upon the mortgage program for which you apply.
Assuming you are eligible, how much down payment assistance can you expect to receive? This depends on at least five factors:
- The amount of family income
- The purchase price of the home
- The actual closing costs on the home
- The amount of family savings and assets
- Any other gifts or assistance the home buyer may be receiving
Maricopa Bond Program Reduced Interest Rate
Maricopa home buyers may also be eligible to receive a reduced mortgage interest rate through the Maricopa bond program. Eligibility requirements are essentially the same as for the Maricopa down payment assistance program.
For details, please call Luisa Han at: 480-363-9488 or toll free at: 877-538-9833.
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