Homebuyer Assistance Program

Homebuyer Assistance Program es un préstamo condonable para compradores de vivienda en Rockford, Illinois, a cargo de City of Rockford Community & Economic Development Department, Neighborhood Development Division. The City of Rockford's Homebuyer Assistance Program, administered by the Neighborhood Development Division, provides up to $14,999 in assistance toward the purchase of a home for income-eligible buyers. Assistance is a zero-interest, 5-year forgivable mortgage loan, with the amount based on the applicant's income, debt, and anticipated mortgage. The program is funded by HUD through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, so availability depends on current funding. Buyers must occupy the home as their primary residence through the end of the forgivable loan term. Up to $14,999 in homebuyer assistance. Zero-interest forgivable loan (forgiven over 5 years). No repayment if owner-occupancy is maintained through the term. Stackable with participating-lender first mortgages and possible FHLB Chicago assistance. Los fondos provienen de HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program (and CDBG housing activities).

Homebuyer Assistance Program ofrece hasta $14,999 de ayuda. Aporte del comprador de vivienda: Applicant must contribute at minimum 1 percent of the sales price toward the purchase. El programa se puede combinar con Participating-lender first mortgages; some buyers may qualify for additional Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago assistance. Los montos son los máximos publicados por el programa, no una oferta: City of Rockford Community & Economic Development Department, Neighborhood Development Division determina cualquier ayuda individual.

Homebuyer Assistance Program se perdona después de 5 años, así que un comprador de vivienda que se quede ese tiempo no lo devuelve. El reembolso se activa por Homebuyer must occupy the home as primary residence through the end of the forgivable loan; recapture provisions apply if owner-occupancy/affordability is not met during the affordability period. Los términos de condonación y reembolso los fija el programa y pueden cambiar; confírmalos en la página oficial del programa antes de presentar la solicitud.

Homebuyer Assistance Program está abierto a compradores de vivienda por primera vez y compradores de vivienda que vivirán en la vivienda como su residencia principal. “Comprador de vivienda por primera vez” suele significar no haber sido dueño de una vivienda en los últimos tres años, pero el programa fija su propia definición. Se requiere un curso de educación para compradores de vivienda, a través de Pre-purchase housing counseling class from a HUD-certified housing counseling agency. Eligibility (per Sept 2022 brochure): qualify for first mortgage financing through a participating lender; 30 percent housing ratio and back-end DTI at or below 41 percent after assistance; meet annual income limits (income counts all household members 18-plus); no unpaid judgments/liens; no bankruptcy discharged within 2 years; no foreclosure within 3 years; meet criminal-history criteria; complete HUD-certified pre-purchase counseling; live in the property for the loan term; contribute at least 1 percent of sales price; liquid assets not exceeding $25,000 (excluding IDAs, retirement, life-insurance cash value); retain at least one month of housing-expense reserves. GAP: the official page showed application closed at last update and links a Sept 2022 brochure; the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / 2025 Annual Action Plan confirms continued HOME funding (6 HOME-funded homebuyers planned for FY2025), so the program remains funded but opens subject to fund availability. GAP: current-year HUD income/price limits not republished. GAP: current minimum credit score not published. GAP: explicit first-time/3-year prior-ownership rule not stated in the brochure. GAP: lien position and prepayment penalty not explicitly stated. GAP: manufactured home eligibility not addressed.

Homebuyer Assistance Program limita el ingreso del hogar al 80% del ingreso mediano del área, que varía según el condado y el tamaño del hogar. Household income at or below roughly 80 percent of area median income, by household size. Per the Sept 2022 brochure: 1 $45,100; 2 $51,550; 3 $58,000; 4 $64,400; 5 $69,600; 6 $74,750; 7 $79,900; 8 $85,050. Limits subject to change by HUD. El límite se aplica al ingreso total del hogar, no solo al del prestatario. Las cifras del ingreso mediano del área las publica HUD y se actualizan cada año, así que consulta la tabla vigente del condado antes de basarte en una cifra.

Homebuyer Assistance Program limita el precio de compra a $131,000. Los tipos de propiedad elegibles incluyen Single Family. La construcción nueva no es elegible.

Homebuyer Assistance Program atiende a compradores de vivienda que compran en Rockford, Illinois.

Las solicitudes de Homebuyer Assistance Program se tramitan a través de City of Rockford Community & Economic Development Department, Neighborhood Development Division, que publica los términos vigentes y los pasos de la solicitud en su propio sitio. Hey Prescott no es un prestamista y no acepta solicitudes; esta página describe el programa para que un comprador de vivienda pueda llevarlo a un prestamista o a un asesor de vivienda.