Homebuyer Assistance Program

Homebuyer Assistance Program은(는) Covington, Kentucky 주택 구매자를 위한 탕감 가능 대출입니다. HUD HOME-funded forgivable second mortgage administered by City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department for the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium (Covington, Ludlow, Erlanger, Independence, Florence, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton). Up to $10,000 at 0% interest, deferred with no monthly payment, forgiven 1/10 per year over 10 years. 80% AMI ceiling, $20K liquid asset limit, 31/43 DTI, HUD-approved counseling required. Adopted 7/15/2025 (ORD-195-2025). The Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) is a HUD HOME-funded zero-interest, deferred / forgivable loan administered by the City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department on behalf of the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium (Covington, Ludlow, Erlanger, Independence, Florence, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton). Eligible buyers receive up to $10,000 toward lender-required down payment, customary closing costs, settlement charges, or to buy down the first-mortgage interest rate. The loan accrues no interest and requires no monthly payments. it is forgiven 1/10 per year over 10 years, becoming a full grant if the borrower owner-occupies the home for the entire 10-year period. Recapture (limited to net proceeds) is triggered only on sale, transfer, or non-owner-occupancy before the 10-year anniversary. 재원은 Federal, HOME 및 City에서 나옵니다.

Homebuyer Assistance Program은(는) 10년 후 탕감되므로, 그 기간 동안 거주한 주택 구매자는 상환하지 않습니다. 상환 사유: Forgiven 1/10 per year of owner-occupancy over 10 years (becomes a grant at year 10). If property is sold, transferred, or vacated before 10 years, the unforgiven balance becomes immediately due and payable, limited to net proceeds (sales price - superior loan repayment - seller closing costs). 지원금은 2nd Lien 순위로 등기됩니다. 탕감 및 상환 조건은 프로그램이 정하며 바뀔 수 있습니다 — 신청 전에 공식 프로그램 페이지에서 확인하세요.

Homebuyer Assistance Program의 대상: 주택을 주 거주지로 사용할 주택 구매자. 신용에 대해 프로그램은 다음과 같이 명시합니다: No specific city-imposed minimum FICO; first-mortgage lender overlays apply, plus credit history review by City staff. 주택 구매자 교육 이수가 필요하며, HUD-approved housing counseling agency required (HUD-certified counselor; certificate of completion before closing). Local HUD-approved providers in Northern Kentucky: Catholic Charities Diocese of Covington (859-581-8974), Northern KY Community Action Commission (859-581-6607), Brighton Center in Newport (859-491-8303). Also Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) at 859-581-4665.을(를) 통해 받습니다. 거주 요건: Property must be located within the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium boundaries: Covington, Ludlow, Erlanger, Independence, Florence, Newport, Bellevue, or Dayton. Must be borrower's primary residence within 60 days of purchase and remain so for the 10-year loan term. 시민권 또는 이민 신분: Per HUD HOME federal eligibility - U.S. citizen or qualifying non-citizen. Household income at or below 80% AMI per HUD (2025 limits: $62,650 (1p) - $71,600 (2p) - $80,550 (3p) - $89,450 (4p) - $96,650 (5p) - $103,800 (6p) - $110,950 (7p) - $118,100 (8p)). Maximum DTI 31% front-end / 43% back-end (KHC HAP underwriting overlay). Liquid asset limit $20,000 (excess must be applied to purchase before HAP funds). HUD-approved housing counseling required (certificate of completion before closing). Property must be owner-occupied or vacant 1- or 2-unit dwelling within Covington / Ludlow / Erlanger / Independence / Florence / Newport / Bellevue / Dayton city limits. First-mortgage product cannot be subprime (rate <= Freddie PMMS + 2.5%). Property must meet NSPIRE inspection standards. Pre-1978 homes must pass HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule lead-paint inspection. Borrower must have fee simple title; private contract / land contract purchases not eligible. Maximum purchase price/appraised-value-after-rehab varies by county and unit count: Campbell/Kenton (existing) $228,000 1u / $292,000 2u; Boone (existing) $268,000 1u / $343,000 2u; Campbell/Kenton (new construction) $326,000 1u / $417,000 2u; Boone (new construction) $338,000 1u / $433,000 2u. Borrower must occupy within 60 days of purchase. Apply online at portal.neighborlysoftware.com/COVINGTONKY/participant.

Homebuyer Assistance Program은(는) 가구 소득을 지역 중위 소득의 80%로 제한하며, 이 금액은 카운티와 가구 규모에 따라 다릅니다. Household income at or below 80% AMI per HUD HOME limits for the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium (Cincinnati MSA / Boone-Campbell-Kenton). 2025 limits range $62,650 (1-person) to $118,100 (8-person). Seed-cited range $58,700-$110,700 reflects an earlier program-year HUD limit table. Part 5 income definition; tax returns not used for income determination but used for verification. 한도는 차입자 본인의 소득만이 아니라 가구 전체 소득에 적용됩니다. 프로그램에 명시된 최대 가구 규모는 8명입니다. 지역 중위 소득 수치는 HUD가 발표하고 매년 갱신하므로, 수치를 믿고 판단하기 전에 해당 카운티의 최신 표를 확인하세요.

Homebuyer Assistance Program은(는) 구매 가격 상한을 $433,000(으)로 정합니다. 대상 주택 유형: Owner-occupied or vacant 1- or 2-unit dwellings (2-unit must have been originally constructed for two units). Single-family detached, condominium, townhouse, manufactured home on permanent foundation (post-6/15/1976 must meet 24 CFR 3280 및 pre-6/15/1976 must comply with city codes). Properties currently occupied by tenants are not eligible. 신축 주택도 대상입니다. 조립식 주택도 대상입니다.

Homebuyer Assistance Program은(는) 지원 대상 그룹으로 재향군인, 현역 군인, 예비군 및 주방위군 대원, 유족 배우자 및 장애가 있는 주택 구매자을(를) 명시합니다. 여기에 이름이 나온다는 것은 프로그램이 해당 그룹을 언급한다는 뜻이며, 그 그룹에 속한다는 것만으로 신청자가 자격을 갖춘다는 뜻은 아닙니다 — 나머지 자격 요건도 그대로 적용됩니다.

Homebuyer Assistance Program은(는) Covington, Kentucky에서 주택을 구매하는 주택 구매자를 지원합니다.

Homebuyer Assistance Program 신청은 운영 기관을(를) 통해 진행되며, 해당 기관이 자체 사이트에 최신 조건과 신청 절차를 게시합니다. 자금 예약: Online application via Neighborly Software portal at portal.neighborlysoftware.com/COVINGTONKY/participant. Apply any time, but funds reserved only with submission of a fully accepted purchase contract. First-come, first-served subject to annual HOME allocation. Hey Prescott는 대출 기관이 아니며 신청서를 받지 않습니다. 이 페이지는 주택 구매자가 대출 기관이나 주택 상담사에게 가져갈 수 있도록 프로그램을 설명합니다.