Down-payment Assistance Program guidelines have been updated

 

The Unifour Consortium Down-payment assistance program has been increased to 20% of the purchase price, capping at $30,000 to eligible first time homebuyers.

 

But because the program will have much more financial exposure, additional underwriting requirements will be imposed. A Minimum Credit Score of 620 will be required. Front End Ratios may not be more than 30%, Back End Ratios may not be more than 38%, and if Monthly Private Mortgage Insurance Premiums are required, then they may not be more than $30. Simply think (30/38/$30). Current rent amounts and debt, along with Credit Score will be taken into account.

 

Interest Rates and Fees must be attractive and reasonable for the goal of providing affordable housing. Any deviation above the 30/38/$30 will require a 700 or better Credit Score for further consideration.

 

Clients must be within the income guidelines, have $500 going towards the purchase of the home, and be able to obtain a loan from a participating lender.

 

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2022 INCOME LIMITS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE

1 Person   2 Persons   3 Persons   4 Persons   5 Persons   6 Persons   7 Persons   8 Persons

$37,750    $43,150     $48,550      $53,900      $58,250    $62,550      $66,850     $71,150

 

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Maximum Existing Home Purchase Price cannot be more than $198,000 in Alexander, Burke, and Caldwell Counties.

 

Maximum Existing Home Purchase Price cannot be more than $209,000 in Catawba County.

 

Maximum New Construction Home Purchase Price is $251,000 for all four counties.

 

Please contact Rick Oxford at 828-485-4245 or Jennifer Cannon at 828-485-4250 for more information.