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Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, California.

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Required - HUD-approved
  • Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (MULTI250164). Repayable second mortgage (not deferred). 10-year amortization. Combines with FHA or Conv first.

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus?

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, California. Lender-administered repayable DPA. 10-year amortized second; borrower pays principal + interest. Up to 2% of loan amount in DPA structured as a 10-year amortized second mortgage. Borrower pays principal + interest over 10 years. This is a nationwide program, so it is available beyond a single state or city. Funding comes from Essex Mortgage.

Do you have to pay it back?

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by per amortization schedule. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through Required - HUD-approved. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (MULTI250164). Repayable second mortgage (not deferred). 10-year amortization. Combines with FHA or Conv first.

What are the income limits?

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus sets its income limit as follows: Per first mortgage program guidelines. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus can be used for Single-family, Condo, Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus is a nationwide program, so it is not limited to one state.

How do you apply?

Applications for Essex Mortgage 10 Year Amortized 2 Plus go through the administering agency. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.