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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) Program Starts April 19, 2010 up to $7,500 in Grant Money for First-Time Home Buyers!
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta first-time home buyer program (FHP) will start on April 19, 2010. Through its FHP, the Bank will provide up to $7,500 in matching funds per eligible household for down payments and closing costs. The Bank has preliminarily allocated approximately $11 million dollars of funds for the 2010 FHP […]
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) $5,000 for Closing Costs and Down Payment Assistance
Baltimore City’s Community Development Block Grant Program started this month. The program provides funding that can be used as closing cost and downpayment assistance. Only first-time home buyers with family incomes of 80 percent or below the area median income qualify for the program. Community Development Block Grant Program 2009 Income Limits are: 1 person […]
Who is a First-Time Home Buyer?
“First-time home buyer” is defined by the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. The code specifies: The term “first-time home buyer” means an individual and his or her spouse who have not owned a home during the 3- year period prior to purchase of a home with assistance under subchapter II of this chapter, […]
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Funds are Available up to $10,000 for First-Time Home Buyers!
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta funds are available with some participating lenders. Member Banks can access up to $1 million annually and distribute matching FHP awards up to $10,000 per household to eligible home buyers. The program is a 5 to 1 match. If a buyer puts $2,000 of their own funds in […]
Free Home Buyer Workshop with Harbel Housing Partnership!
I will be presenting this evening for Harbel Housing Partnership from 6-9pm at the White Marsh Library 8133 Sanpiper Cir. 21236. Harbel is a nonprofit organization that specialize in homeownership education for first-time home buyers. They conduct numerous workshops throughout the year. I have been working with Harbel for 5 years. If you would like […]
Baltimore County Neighborhood Stabilization Program “NSP” $50,000 Loan for Home Buyers
Baltimore County is starting a program to encourage home buyers to consider homeownership in existing residential communities that have foreclosed properties in the 21207, 21220, 21221, 21234, 21244, 21133, and 21117Â zip codes. Before signing a real estate contract, a buyer must complete TWO workshops (home buyer and pre-settlement) and counseling with a Baltimore County affiliated […]
The 7 Things You Must Know to Successfully Receive Grant Money!
I am asked all the time “how do you become eligible to receive grant money.” Applying for grant money is a process that must be followed correctly or a buyer could be made ineligible to receive grand funds. I have created a free report “The 7 Things You Must Know to Successfully Receive Grant Money” […]
Happy New Year!!!
I believe 2009, will be a fantastic year for buyers. Interest rates will remain low, housing inventory is high, prices have fallen, and sellers will contribute towards buyers closing costs. What more can a buyer ask for? Grant programs are available for Baltimore City and Baltimore County first-time home buyers, call or email me for […]
First-Time Home Buyer Receives $21,500 in Grant Money!
Last month a couple received $21,000 in closing cost assistance because the husband was a city employee. Here is a list of the programs he used; ADDI (American Dream Down Payment Initiative) $10,000 Baltimore City Employee Grant $3,000 House Keys Match $3,000 Smart Keys Match $3,000 DSELP $2,500 The buyers only put $1,000 of their […]
Baltimore City’s $10,000 ADDI Forgivable Grant is Back!!!
The American Dream Down Payment Initiative is back for home buyers purchasing in Baltimore City and many buyers are taking advantage of the program. Income Limits are as Follows: 1 person household      $43,050 2 person household     $49,200 3 person household     $55,350 4 person household     $61,500 5 person household     $66,400 6 person household     $71,350 7 person […]
