Utah County has a first time buyer program that will allow up to $40,000 in down payment assistance (DPA). The ‘Loan to Own’ down payment assistance program is available in all cities in Utah County except for Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Alpine and Provo. The DPA can be used for down payment and closing costs, but no prepaid items such as interest, taxes and insurance. The final amount of the DPA will be determined by the type of mortgage you get and the home buyers closing costs. If you plan to sell the home within two years of closing this is
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Although, the Utah rural housing program is technically not a down payment assistance program it is an excellent way to get into a home without a down payment. This program assists low and moderate income households the opportunity to own their own home with 100% financing to those that qualify. It is also called the USDA Guaranteed loan program and a is a Federal program offered through the United State Department of Agriculture. When calculating payments you must include an “annual fee” that is charged monthly, however the annual fee is usually less than most mortgage insurance payments. Utah USDA
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The Utah based Chenoa fund homebuyer program offers a forgivable soft second grant option. The Chenoa Fund forgivable soft second grant program also allows for 3.5% or 5% of the purchase price to be used towards your down payment on an FHA first mortgage loan. The forgivable soft second will be treated and recorded as a second mortgage with no interest or monthly payments. If you keep your home and make on time payments for a minimum of three years the Soft Second will be forgiven. Qualification & Highlights:* Purchase loans only Must qualify for an FHA loan 3.5% of
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***This program has been discontinued try the Chenoa forgivable soft second or the Chenoa repayable second*** The Utah based Chenoa Fund Grant is the favorite program available for most Utah home buyers. With this grant it does not matter if you are a first time buyer or have owned a home before. The grant will be completely forgiven shortly after closing. You are virtually receiving instant equity in your home. All programs with the Chenoa Fund Grant will require a homebuyer to qualify for an FHA first mortgage. When a home buyer is ready for closing they are able to
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The Chenoa Fund is an affordable housing program that provides a down payment solution in conjunction with FHA loans. It fulfills a need for qualified homebuyers that do not have or do not want to use their own funds for a down payment. There are three different programs available to fit most homebuyer’s unique needs. The three programs are Grant/Gift, Forgivable Soft Second & the Repayable Second. Find out more about each program: Grant/Gift Forgivable Second Repayable Second
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The Utah Housing HomeAgain Loan can be used by first time homebuyers or buyers that have previously owned a home. It allows for 2+ units as long as one is owner occupied. It is a great mortgage for anyone who does not have or does not want to put an initial down payment on a home. The DPA portion allows for up to 6% of the FHA first mortgage loan in the form of a fixed rate second lien to go towards down payment and/or closing costs. Qualification and Requirements:* Must qualify for an FHA loan Minimum of 660 mid
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The Utah Housing Freddie Mac HFA Loan is not just a first time homebuyers program. This Utah down payment assistance (DPA) program allows for first time buyers and previous homeowners. It is also the only conventional Freddie Mac program they offer currently. To qualify you must have a minimum of a 700 fico score and be able to qualify for a conventional mortgage. The DPA is 6% (up to $25,000) of the first mortgage amount and can be used for down payment and/or closing costs. The property must be owner occupied and throughout the term of the UHC loan no
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The City of West Jordan, Utah is providing up to $10,000 for first time homebuyers that purchase a home within West Jordan City limits. This grant may be applied to half of the required down payment and/or one-time closing costs. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The home buyer must occupy the home for at least five (5) years following the purchase, any change in ownership or occupancy will require repayment of the grant funds. After five (5) years the grant is forgiven in full. If the home is sold or ceases to be occupied by the home
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The “Own in Salt Lake County” first time home buyer program is a federally funded deferred loan/grant program that can provide up to $20,000 which can be applied to the 50% of required down payment. The goal of this government assistance program is to offer income-eligible households grant funds to help purchase a single-family home. Deferred loan funds shall be repaid in full by the recipient if the homeowner sells; exchanges or transfers title; decides to refinance for any other reason than to reduce their interest rate; or ceases to use the property as the primary residence. There are a
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The Tooele County Housing Authority (TCHA) helps qualified first time home buyers purchase a home by providing a federally funded loan of up to $10,000 to assist with down payment and/or closing costs. Loans are dispersed on a first come, first serve basis and can be applied to the purchase of a single-family home, condo, cooperative unit, or combination of manufactured housing and lot. Qualifications & Requirements: No homeownership in the last three (3) years Applicant must contribute $1,000 of own money Applicant must attend a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved homebuyer education class and provide a certificate of
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