$40,000 Loan to Own Utah County Grant Program

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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Chenoa Fund Repayable Second

The Utah based Chenoa Fund home buyer program offers a Repayable Second mortgage for anyone who qualifies and is over the income limits for the area. Saving money can be hard even if you are making above the median income, however you can still get help with your down payment. The Chenoa fund program will help you with a repayable second mortgage of 3.5% of the purchase price to help with the down payment of your FHA loan. This home buyer program will require the homebuyer to make payments and payoff the amount borrowed for the down payment. Only when
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Chenoa Fund Forgivable Soft Second

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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Chenoa Fund Grant

***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

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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Utah Housing HomeAgain Loan

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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Utah Housing Score Loan

The Utah Housing Score Loan is Utah mortgage loan program for borrowers who do not meet the minimum Fico requirement of the FirstHome or HomeAgain loan. For the Score Loan Utah Housing Corporation has set a 620 mid score for the minimum fico score. You still must be able to qualify and meet all the requirements for an FHA backed mortgage. The DPA portion allows for up to 4% of the FHA first mortgage loan in the form of a fixed rate second lien and can go towards down payment and/or closing costs. The property must be owner occupied and
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Categories: State Wide Programs and Utah County.

Utah Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance

The Utah Housing Corporation offers several options for down payment assistance programs for first time buyers and buyers who have previously owned a home. Utah legislation created the Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) in 1975 to serve the public to provide an adequate supply of money with mortgage loans at a reasonable interest rate. This Utah mortgage homebuyer program is very helpful with low to moderate income families. Since the UHC was created it has grown to offer five different types of programs. Each program has its unique advantages and helps Utah home ownership grow. You can explore each loan by
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West Valley First Time Home Buyers Grant Program

If you are a Utah first time home buyer looking to buy a home in West Valley City Utah a $14,999 government grant program can help make buying a home a little easier. The West Valley Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP) offers funds to help low to moderate income families realize their dream of owning a home. The funds are provided by HOME funds and the CDBG and may be used for down payment and/or closing costs. This West Valley grant does not have to be repaid so long as the homeowner resides in the home for at least five
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Categories: Salt Lake County.

$10,000 At Home in Layton Utah Down Payment Assistance

“At Home in Layton” is a first time home buyer grant money program offered by Layton City Development Block Grant Program in cooperation with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Eligible home buyer applicants will receive up to $10,000 in grant money that may be used towards 50% of the down payment closing costs or a principal reduction. The Layton City first time homebuyer grant is forgiven in full If you live in the home for at least five (5) years. If the home buyer ceases to occupy the property within the first five (5) years the grant
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