May 25, 2016
First Time Homebuyer Program
Buying your first home is exciting, but can also be stressful. Many think they simply cannot afford to buy and don’t look into it any further. However, there are great programs out there, especially for first-time buyers!
Take the First Front Door Program for example:
Through First Front Door (FFD), FHLBank Pittsburgh (Bank) will work with one of our member financial institutions to assist with your closing costs and down payment. For every $1 of contribution you make, the Bank will provide $3 in grant assistance, up to a maximum of $5,000. Homebuyer contributions can take the form of savings, a gift, a tax refund, an inheritance or other funds you, the homebuyer, put into the deal. Contributions may not include another grant or forgivable loan.
Do I Qualify for FFD?
Each prospective homebuyer must:
- Be a first-time homebuyer (not owned a home within the past three years, or owned a home only while married but not as a single person within the last three years – this includes a married couple if either has not owned a home in the past three years).
- Contribute personal funds as part of the down payment and closing costs.
- Have an income at or below 80 percent of the area median income at the time of FFD program enrollment.
- Not be a student working less than 30 hours per week.
- Complete at least four hours of homeownership counseling from an approved counseling agency prior to the purchase of the home. Counseling must include the topic of predatory lending.
- NOT receive more than $250 cash back at loan closing. Retain the home for five years from the loan closing date in order to keep the full amount of the grant.
Give us a call at 267-882-5118 to find out more about this program and we can get started on finding your first home today!