First Generation Program

First Generation Program é um subsídio para compradores de imóveis em Statewide, Massachusetts. MAHA-STASH First-Gen Home grant program for first-generation, first-time MA homebuyers. $10,000 Boston / up to $20,000 elsewhere in MA. True grant (no lien, no repayment). Pairs with matched-savings curriculum and HUD-certified homebuyer education. 640 FICO. Min $45,000 income / max 100% AMI. Statewide. MAHA's First Generation Program (branded MAHA-STASH First-Gen Home) provides a true grant for first-generation, first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts. Grant amount is $10,000 for purchases in the City of Boston and up to $20,000 for purchases elsewhere in Massachusetts. The grant is non-repayable and combines a matched savings program (borrower saves. MAHA matches) with comprehensive homebuyer education and HUD-certified housing counseling. Must be used toward down payment and/or closing costs at purchase. Stacks with MassHousing DPA, ONE Mortgage, ONE+Boston, City/Town local DPA, and any first-mortgage product. Income up to 100% AMI (varies by county/household size. published ceiling approximately $218,350 for largest household in highest-cost MA MSA). Minimum income $45,000/year (to demonstrate savings capacity). 640 minimum FICO. Statewide eligibility. Os recursos vêm de Nonprofit e State.

First Generation Program é estruturado como um subsídio, então não é devolvido. O reembolso é acionado por True grant - no repayment, no lien, no recapture. Awarded at closing as a credit toward down payment / closing costs after borrower completes STASH matched-savings curriculum and HUD homebuyer education. A ajuda é registrada como ônus em posição None. As condições de perdão e reembolso são definidas pelo programa e podem mudar — confirme-as na página oficial do programa antes de se inscrever.

First Generation 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: Per first-mortgage product (FTHB waivers apply at first-mortgage level). MAHA's first-generation requirement does NOT have a waiver - the parent/spouse-parent never-owned criterion is absolute (except for foreclosure-loss exception, which counts as first-gen-eligible). Sobre crédito, o programa afirma: 640 minimum FICO. MAHA defers to first-mortgage lender overlays - no MAHA-specific credit overlay. É exigido um curso de educação para compradores de imóveis, por meio de MAHA's HUD-certified Homeownership Advising program (8-hour pre-purchase + post-purchase classes); STASH First-Gen Home program graduates complete additional financial-literacy curriculum prior to grant disbursement. Requisito de residência: Property must be in Massachusetts; primary residence. Statewide. No prior MA residency requirement; MAHA has historically focused on Greater Boston / Eastern MA but expanded statewide via 2024-2026 funding partnerships. Cidadania ou situação imigratória: Per first-mortgage product overlays. MAHA does not impose a separate citizenship overlay. FIRST-GENERATION HOMEBUYER REQUIRED: Borrower (and borrower's spouse, if applicable) AND borrower's parents (and spouse's parents) must NEVER have owned a home in the United States, OR must have lost a home in the U.S. due to foreclosure. This is the defining MAHA first-gen criterion - it is stricter than a standard first-time homebuyer (FTHB) test and is documented via a MAHA self-certification + parent disclosure. Also required: first-time homebuyer (no ownership of primary residence in past 3 years), owner-occupied MA primary residence, household income at or below 100% AMI for the county of purchase, minimum household income of $45,000/year (savings-capacity floor), 640 minimum FICO, completion of MAHA's STASH First-Gen Home matched-savings + financial-literacy curriculum (typically 6-12 months of program participation prior to closing), and completion of MAHA's HUD-certified pre-purchase homebuyer education course.

First Generation Program limita a renda familiar a 100% da renda mediana da região, que varia conforme o condado e o tamanho da família. Household income at or below 100% AMI for the county of purchase (HUD AMI tables). Published ceiling approximately $218,350 for 4+ person household in highest-cost MA MSA. Minimum household income of $45,000/year required (demonstrates capacity to save and complete the STASH matched-savings program). Income includes all household members 18+. O limite vale para a renda total da família, não só a do mutuário. 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.

First Generation Program limita o preço de compra assim: MAHA imposes no separate purchase-price cap; first-mortgage product limits apply (e.g., MassHousing $838,717 1-unit; ONE+Boston $585,000 1-unit Boston). Os tipos de imóvel elegíveis incluem Single-family detached, 2-4 unit owner-occupied, condo, townhouse, PUD. Per first-mortgage product overlays. Construções novas são elegíveis. Casas pré-fabricadas não são elegíveis.

First Generation Program cita compradores de imóveis de primeira geração entre os grupos que atende. Aparecer aqui significa que o programa menciona o grupo, não que fazer parte dele, por si só, qualifique um candidato — as demais regras de elegibilidade continuam valendo.

First Generation Program atende compradores de imóveis que compram em Statewide, Massachusetts. O programa é voltado para áreas específicas: Boston-specific grant amount ($10,000) vs. balance-of-state ($20,000). MAHA partnerships have historically prioritized Boston, Brockton, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester (Gateway Cities) for outreach and recruitment, though program is open statewide.

As inscrições para First Generation 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 Reserved through MAHA STASH program enrollment (typically 6-12 month program). Funds awarded at closing per STASH graduation. Apply via mahahome.org/STASH or stash@mahahome.org. 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.