Downpayment Assistance Program

Downpayment Assistance Program é um empréstimo perdoável para compradores de imóveis em Augusta, Georgia. The Augusta Housing & Community Development Department's Downpayment Assistance Program provides low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers in Augusta-Richmond County with a deferred-payment forgivable second-mortgage loan of $1,000-$10,000 for down payment and closing costs. Funded by HUD HOME Investment Partnerships and the American Dream Down-payment Initiative (ADDI). The 5-year forgivable lien is reduced 20% per year and fully forgiven at the 5th anniversary if owner-occupancy and residential use are maintained. Deferred-payment forgivable loan from $1,000 up to $10,000 toward down payment and/or closing costs. The full balance is forgiven on the 5th anniversary of purchase if borrower continues to own and occupy the home and use remains residential. Within the 5-year period, 20% of the assistance amount is forgiven each year (1/5 per year). No monthly payments. Os recursos vêm de HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program and American Dream Down-payment Initiative (ADDI); Federal.

Downpayment Assistance Program é perdoado após 5 anos, então o comprador de imóvel que permanecer esse tempo não o devolve. O reembolso é acionado por Sale, transfer of title, conversion to non-residential use, failure to occupy as primary residence, or rental of the property during the 5-year affordability period triggers repayment of the unforgiven balance (full balance year 1, declining 20% each year). After year 5 the lien is released. A ajuda é registrada como ônus em posição 2. As condições de perdão e reembolso são definidas pelo programa e podem mudar — confirme-as na página oficial do programa antes de se inscrever.

Downpayment Assistance Program é aberto a compradores do primeiro imóvel e compradores de imóveis que vão morar no imóvel como residência principal. “Primeiro imóvel” tem exceções aqui: First-time-homebuyer requirement waived for HUD-defined displaced homemakers and HUD-defined single parents (unmarried or legally separated with custody of one or more minor children, or pregnant). Sobre crédito, o programa afirma: No published minimum FICO; lender underwriting and 'satisfactory credit history' required. É exigido um curso de educação para compradores de imóveis, por meio de Department-approved homebuyer education program required prior to purchase; post-purchase counseling class also required prior to end of 5-year forgiveness period. Requisito de residência: Property must be located within Augusta-Richmond County, excluding the City of Blythe. Applicant must be a first-time homebuyer per HUD definition (no homeownership in last 3 years), or a HUD-defined displaced homemaker, or single parent (unmarried/legally separated with custody of one or more minor children, or pregnant). Court-ordered custody documentation required for surrogate family members. Applicant must have satisfactory income and employment, satisfactory credit history, and complete an AHCDD-approved homebuyer education course. Property must serve as sole place of residency (no rental, no commercial use). Annual residency documentation (utility bills) must be submitted during the 5-year affordability period. Post-homeowner counseling class required prior to end of forgiveness period.

Downpayment Assistance Program limita a renda familiar a 80% da renda mediana da região, que varia conforme o condado e o tamanho da família. Total annual household income cannot exceed 80% of HUD Area Median Income for Augusta-Richmond County (FY2025): 1p $49,500; 2p $56,550; 3p $63,600; 4p $70,650; 5p $76,350; 6p $82,000; 7p $87,650; 8p $93,300. Household income includes wages, salaries, government and non-government benefits, court-ordered child support, alimony, and stock dividends of all household members listed on application (including employed children). O limite vale para a renda total da família, não só a do mutuário. O programa indica um tamanho máximo de família de 8. Os valores da renda mediana da região são publicados pelo HUD e atualizados todo ano, então confira a tabela atual do condado antes de se basear em um número.

Downpayment Assistance Program limita o preço de compra a $253,000. Os tipos de imóvel elegíveis incluem One-unit single-family dwelling (attached or detached) designed for residential use, intended for owner-occupancy. Construções novas são elegíveis. Casas pré-fabricadas não são elegíveis.

Downpayment Assistance Program atende compradores de imóveis que compram em Augusta, Georgia.

As inscrições para Downpayment Assistance Program são feitas por meio de o órgão que administra o programa, que publica as condições atuais e as etapas da inscrição no próprio site. Os recursos são reservados por meio de Lender submits sales contract and applicant documentation to AHCDD after first mortgage application. AHCDD reviews and inspects the property; if approved, voluntary sales certification is sent to the seller and closing is scheduled with the closing attorney. A Hey Prescott não é uma credora e não aceita inscrições; esta página descreve o programa para que um comprador de imóvel possa levá-lo a um credor ou a um conselheiro habitacional.