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Down-Payment Assistance – Ogden, Provo, etc.

Friday, January 29th, 2010

For those who live outside of Salt Lake or Davis Counties, here is the contact information for Down-Payment Assistance in other places:

Ogden City – Cheryl Hurley (801)629-8906,  www.ogdencity.org

Provo City - (801)852-6160, www.provo.org

Utah County - Jeff Vanchiere (801)687-3696, www.housingservicesut.org

Washington, Kane, Beaver, Iron and Garfield Counties - Dana Alvey (435)865-0195, Darren James (for St. George City) (435)673-3548, www.fcaog.state.ut.us

Hope this is helpful to someone.  Call me if you have any further question.  Gary Kennard (801)403-4965

Down Payment Assistance – Davis County

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

There are two down payment assistance programs in Davis County.  They are administered by the Davis County Housing Authority.  Neither of them has funding right now and they don’t expect to have funding until July, 2010.

Clearfield City:  DCHA administers the Clearfield City Down Payment Assistance Program for first time homebuyers.  This Federally funded program assists qualified applicants who meet the program income guidelines with a maximum grant amount of $5,000 to be used toward closing costs or down payment.  The funds are given out on a 3 to 1 match of the money the home buyer provides.  Buyers must complete an approved homebuyer education class and purchase a single-family dwelling that is located in the city of Clearfield.

Davis County – DCHA provides a $2,000 no interest loan to assist with the down payment and closing costs for first time homebuyers.  Qualified applicants who meet the program income guidelines must complete an approved homebuyer education class and provide at least $500 towards the purchase of a single-family dwelling that is located in Davis County.

For further information, go to daviscommunityhousing.com or call Mary at (801)939-9198.

Downpayment Assistance – Salt Lake City, Sandy, Murray, Taylorsville, Magna & Kearns

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

The Community Development Corporation of Utah administers the downpayment assistance programs for Salt Lake City, Sandy, Murray, Taylorsville, Magna and Kearns.  The only city that has money available is Murray.  They don’t expect to have additional money until July, 2010.  These programs are federally funded and are to be used to help income eligible first time homebuyers purchase single-family homes.  Funds can only be used for closing or downpayment costs.  There are a limited number of loans available each year and qualified applicants well receive their financial award on a first come, first serve basis.  CDC uses Federal Income Guidelines (80% of area median income) to determine eligibility for their programs.  Household income includes all income earned by all adults over the age of 18 living in the home.  If you make less than the guidelines you are eligible to apply.  Those income levels were listed in yesterday’s blog.  The amount of the down payment cannot exceed 6% of the sales price or $10,000.  The maximum sales price is $230,000.  The maximum debt-to-income ratio is 45%.  Mortgagees must comply with FHA Fees Guidelines.  Applications are on a “first come, first served” basis and there are no waiting lists.  If you would like more information about these programs, call Francisco Ruiz at (801)994-7222, or call me and I will get you the information.

West Jordan Down-Payment Assistance

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Down-payment assistance is a loan that is forgiven at twenty percent per year.  After five years, the loan becomes a grant and is fully forgiven.  Maximum Down-Payment Assistance: $5,000.00 (All reasonable closing costs and one half of required down payment).  Average loan is $4,100.  The homebuyer must invest a minimum of $2,000 cash at the time of purchase.  Property must be located within the City of West Jordan.  Only Single Family Homes, Condos, and Townhomes are eligible for consideration.  Persons currently living in a rental situation or similar situation are eligible for program assistance.  All homes must be owner occupied after purchase for a period of 5 years.  Co-signers are allowed.  If a co-signer will live in the house after purchase, then their income will be considered in the income review.  Household income includes every working person residing in the unit over the age of 16 years old.  Income limits for the program are based on a maximum of 80 percent of the median family income for West Jordan City:

Family Size                 1                 2                 3                4                 6                8

Income Limit – $38,000 $43,400 $48,850 $54,250 $62,950 $71,600

All applications will be subject to the following Debt Ration Reviews:

Housing Ratio – The combined monthly payment, taxes, insurance and Homeowners Association Fees, cannot exceed 35% of the applicants gross monthly income.

Total Debt Ratio – The total debt of the applicant cannot exceed 45% of the applicants gross monthly income.

Submission of the application does not automatically qualify the buyer for assistance.  A real estate purchase contract for the property must be included with the application.  This is different from the West Valley City program.  In West Valley City, you must be approved before making an offer on the property.  I have a copy of the application that I can fax or email to you if you’re interested in the West Jordan program.

Tax Credit for West Valley City and West Jordan

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Right now is a great time to buy a home in West Valley City or West Jordan because of the $8,000 federal tax credit.  As the program now stands, the home must close by November 30, 2009.  In order to meet that deadline, buyers need to be under contract by around September 30, 2009 because inspections, appraisals and  mortgage approvals can sometimes take up to two months.  The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price, up to $8,000.  Buyers can claim the credit on either their 2008 or 2009 tax returns.  Full credit is available to buyers with modified adjusted gross incomes of not more than $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (married).  The home buyer cannot have owned a home for the past three years.  For more information, go to www.irs.gov.  West Valley City and West Jordan are great places to buy a home because the cost of housing is generally less than in other areas of Salt Lake County.

Down Payment Assistance in West Valley City and West Jordan

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Most people have heard about the $8,000 down payment assistance that the federal government is offering to first-time home buyers.  Many are not aware that some cities also offer down payment assistance to first-time home buyers and those who have not owned a home in the past three years.  West Valley City and West Jordan have a $5,000 assistance program for those who qualify.  If you would like to know more about the qualification requirements, I would be happy to give you the information.

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