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The home buyer must have at least 1%
from their own funds to pay portions of the down payment and
closing costs of the total purchase price of the home. Buyers can purchase a Single Family Property (SFP) and/or a 1-4 UNIT properties.
The buyer's LIQUID ASSETS (e.g. cash
savings, certificate of deposits, money market accounts, etc.) may not exceed HART's maximum gift amount. LOW to MODERATE INCOME and should be able to demonstrate their need
for financial assistance. The
buyer must OCCUPY the property as their primary residence. The buyer's EDUCATION may be a requirement. You do not have to be a 1st time homebuyer to qualify. Homebuyers will need to complete a PRE-PURCHASING COUSELING meeting.
SELLERS CONTRIBUTION AND
INFORMATION: The
home sellers participation is required
in the HART / FHA loan program. The
seller must agree to make a contribution in the amount of the borrowers gift to the HART program, and
Pay a Processing Fee. The fee can be: (a)
a fee of $650.00 for homes sold for $100,000 or less, or (b) a fee of $950.00 for homes sold greater than $100,000. | |
HART CONTRIBUTIONS / NO REPAYMENT: Hart will contribute maximum gift fund of up to $15,000. This amount
can be used towards the down payment, closing cost, or debt that a underwriter has allotted to be paid through escrow. The
down payment assistance provided is a gift and does not need to be
repaid.
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