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First Time Home Buyer

Down Payment Assistance Very Low to Low income

Type Of Program

Down Payment & Closing Costs

Program distribution

Deferred Second Mortgage

Program Originator

City of Billings

Amount

$0.00

Contact

Blocks

Location
Nationwide
Description

The First Time Home Buyer Program offers $10,000- $15,000 in assistance. The program is aimed at larger families of five or more to help assist them in their first home purchase. The program offers a zero interest and deferred-payment loan with no monthly payments due. However, if the borrower refinances, sells, or no longer primarily lives in the home the loan must be repaid in full to first time home buyers. in the form of a zero-interest, deferred-payment loan. There are no monthly payments due, but it must be repaid in full if the borrower sells, refinances, or no longer occupies the home. This is a non-forgivable loan secured with a deed restriction, promissory note, and trust indenture.

AMI Limit

No

AMI

Employer Participation Required

No

Must Earn Counseling Certificate

No

Eligibility Limitations

In order to qualify for the First Time Homebuyer Program you must be at least 18, a first-time homebuyer, and their annual household income must fall under 80% of the Area Median Income. They can not have more than 15,000 in assets and they must contribute $1,000-$2,500 to the financial investment.

Cash Sale Permitted

No

Cosigner Permitted

No

Owner Financing Permitted

No

Must be Primary Residence

Yes

Program Provider's Contact Name

The City of Billings

Program Provider's Address

210 North 27th St Billings, MT 59101

Program Provider's Phone

4066578433

Program Provider's Email