Program Eligibility
Home Loan Plus Program Manual
Buyer Eligibility
- Open to first time homebuyers or persons who have no homeownership interest in a property at the time of loan approval
- Must qualify to purchase property by permanent fixed-rate mortgage through a MHC approved lender
- Lender may take value of grant into consideration when approving applicant for mortgage
- Household income below 80% of median income adjusted for family size
- Must be US citizen or qualified registered alien who has obtained a social security card
- Homebuyer education through HUD-approved housing counselor is required. If married, both spouses must attend a home buyer education class regardless if only one spouse will be on the mortgage loan.
- Purchase Price Limit - $150,000
- Cannot exceed 29/41 Debt to Income Ratio
Property Eligibility
- Must be located in eligible area
- Must serve as primary residence
- Only site-built, single family homes, condos and town homes qualify
- New construction property must be complete
- Must pass Historical review
- If built prior to 1978, property must undergo Lead-based Paint inspection and test and, if found, must be mitigated
- Property cannot be located in a flood zone