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City of Woonsocket First Home Down Payment Assistance Program

First Time Homebuyers Low to Moderate Income (LMI) Down Payment Assistance (DPA)

Type Of Program

Down Payment & Closing Costs

Program distribution

Deferred Second Mortgage

Program Originator

City of Woonsocket

Amount

$0.00

Contact

(401) 767-9228

Blocks

Location
Nationwide
Description

The City of Woonsocket First Home Down Payment Assistance Program is funded by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME Investment Partnership Program. The program provides qualified first time homebuyers with a loan up to $5,000 to assist with down payments. 


It is a no-interest loan that will be partially forgiven ($2,500 forgiven after 5 years) and partially deferred ($2,500). Repayment of the deferred loan is made at the time of sale, exchange or transfer of title. The forgivable portion may not be prorated for less than the 5 year period.


HUD guidelines apply. Applicants must be 18 years or older, first time homeowners (as defined by HUD) and household incomes must be at or below 80% of API. Property must be single family residential, meet HUD standards, and pass all City underwriting standards. Buyers must have approved FHA, VA, or conventional loan and be credit approved.

AMI Limit

Yes

AMI

at or below 80% of AMI

Employer Participation Required

No

Must Earn Counseling Certificate

Yes

Eligibility Limitations

Buyer(s) must * be 18 years or older * credit approved * meet income eligibility as determined by HUD * have approved FHA/VA/conventional loan * pass all City underwriting standards * be first time homeowner (HUD definition) Property must * be single family residential * pass City Standards Inspection * meet HUD property standards * not exceed HUD homeownership value limits for Providence County

Cash Sale Permitted

No

Cosigner Permitted

No

Owner Financing Permitted

No

Must be Primary Residence

Yes

Program Provider's Contact Name

Program Manager

Program Provider's Address

City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, P.O. Box B, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Program Provider's Phone

4017679228

Program Provider's Email

sdicolella@woonsocketri.org