The local media is picking up on an article written by HSH.com that could depress Seattle area home buyers regarding how much income is needed to buy a home in various metropolitan cities. The report relies on data provided by NAR and… ready for this… claims that you need to have an income of $73,851.06 in order to buy a home in the Emerald City.
It’s Official: Washington State Bond Mortgage Program has funds!
April 30, 2014 by 13 Comments
I just received the official announcement that House Key Opportunity (aka the Washington State Bond program) will start accepting reservations (locks) tomorrow, May 1, 2014.
The state bond program offers below market interest rates to home buyers who have household incomes limited to 80% or lower of the HUD’s income limits. In King County, a family of four would qualify for this program if their household income is $63,900 or lower. House Key will allow credit scores of 620 or higher – there may be additional credit score or income limits with combined down payment assistance programs.
UPDATE 5/30/2014: Income limits above are for when home buyers do not use a down payment assistance program in conjunction with House Key Opportunity state bond program. Income limits for the Seattle – King County area are $90,000 for a 1-2 family home or $97,000 for a 3+ family home.
Grant Down Payment Assistance: a Seattle Real Estate Chat Video
April 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m real excited that we’re able to offer the NHB Grant Program at our company. During this week’s episode of Seattle Real Estate Chat with Jim Reppond, we covered some of the details about this down payment assistance program that home buyers do not pay back.
If you are interested in this or any mortgage program for homes located in the state of Washington, please contact me.
Comparing Low Down Payment Mortgage Programs
April 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
EDITORS NOTE: Fannie Mae is no longer offering the FannieMae HomePath mortgage program. If you are considering buying a Fannie Mae HomePath property (foreclosure that is owned by Fannie Mae) in Washington state, I’m happy to help you.
Home buyers have so many options today for selecting a mortgage today. We have several mortgage programs designed to help people buy a home who want to use less down payment. Many of these programs do not require the borrower to be a first time home buyer. Home buyers should compare all possible options before making a decision on what program is best suited for their personal financial scenario.
House Key Washington State Bond financing to return
April 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s anticipated that funds will become available for the House Key program in a couple weeks. House Key is the Washington state bond program that offers below market rates to borrowers that meet certain criteria, including income limits. Income limits vary by county and family size.
Home Buyer Class in Green Lake
April 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the home buying process? If so, you might consider attending my next Home Buyer Class that I will be teaching with Jim Reppond of Coldwell Banker Danforth. This class is sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and participants are eligible for down payment assistance, programs like Home Advantage or Home Possible and/or mortgage credit certificates (MCC).
WSHFC now offers reduced mortgage rates with no DPA
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission offers several mortgage programs with various types of down payment assistance for home buyers. In order to qualify for the program, home buyers need to have household income of $97,000 or lower and attend a WSHFC sponsored home buyers class.
National Home Buyers Fund Down Payment Assistance now available!
March 20, 2014 by 8 Comments
EDITORS NOTE: It appears as though this program is being suspended effective the end of February 2016. If you’re considering using a grant, you might want to check out other down payment assistance options such as Home Advantage.
I am just learning about a down payment assistance program (dpa) that I now have available at Mortgage Master Service Corporation. The NHF Platinum Program is a little different than what you may be used to as it’s a grant that does not have to be repaid.
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