Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program

Ang Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program ay isang loan na mapapatawad para sa mga bibili ng bahay sa New Orleans, Louisiana. CDBG-funded Soft Second Mortgage Assistance: up to $55,000 at 0% interest, 10-year forgivable; full repayment in years 1-5, then 25% forgiven year 5, +15% per year in years 6-9, 100% forgiven year 10. Alternative $5,000 closing cost assistance. 80% AMI, first-time homebuyer, $324K max sales price, Orleans Parish-wide. $350 Homebuyer Education Stipend due at closing. $1M funded January 2026. City of New Orleans Office of Community Development's Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program provides up to $55,000 in soft second mortgage assistance to bridge the gap between the home purchase price and the maximum first mortgage loan amount, OR up to $5,000 in closing cost assistance (program covers up to 50% of total closing costs per CDBG guidelines). The soft second is structured as a 0% interest, 10-year forgivable loan: full repayment required if buyer sells/moves within years 1-5. 25% forgiven at year 5. +15% forgiven each year in years 6-9. 100% forgiven at year 10. $1M CDBG funding allocation as of January 2026. Maximum sales price $324,000 anywhere in Orleans Parish. 80% AMI ceiling. Ang pondo ay mula sa Federal, CDBG, at City.

Pinapatawad ang Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program pagkalipas ng 10 taon, kaya hindi na ito babayaran ng bibili ng bahay na mananatili nang ganoon katagal. Kailangang bayaran kapag may Full repayment of the unforgiven balance is required if the buyer sells, refinances, or moves before year 5. After year 5, 25% of the loan is forgiven, +15% forgiven per year in years 6, 7, 8, 9, at 100% forgiven at year 10. No prepayment penalty. Assumptions not allowed. Nakatala ang tulong bilang lien sa posisyong 2nd Lien. Ang mga tuntunin sa pagpapatawad at pagbabayad ay itinatakda ng programa at maaaring magbago — kumpirmahin ang mga ito sa opisyal na pahina ng programa bago mag-apply.

Bukas ang Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program sa mga unang beses na bibili ng bahay at mga bibili ng bahay na titira sa bahay bilang pangunahing tirahan. May mga eksepsiyon dito ang "unang beses": First-time homebuyer = no homeownership in past 3 years. Displaced homemaker exception applies. Tungkol sa credit, sinasabi ng programa: No specific City-imposed minimum FICO; first-mortgage lender overlays apply. Kailangan ang kurso sa homebuyer education, sa pamamagitan ng HUD-approved homebuyer education course required (HUD Approved Homebuyer Training Agencies list at nola.gov). $350 Homebuyer Education Stipend due at closing, separate from any class fees. Requirement sa paninirahan: Property must be located in Orleans Parish (City of New Orleans). Homebuyer must occupy as primary residence for the full 10-year forgiveness term; selling/moving before year 10 triggers prorated repayment. Citizenship o katayuan sa imigrasyon: Per HUD CDBG federal eligibility - U.S. citizen or qualifying non-citizen. First-time homebuyer (or no homeownership in past 3 years; displaced homemaker exception). Household income at or below 80% AMI per HUD New Orleans MSA limits (2025 1p=$48,650; 8p=$91,700). Soft Second cannot exceed 50% of home's purchase price (program limit). Front-end DTI 30-33%; back-end DTI up to 48%. Buyer must contribute minimum 1% of sale price or $1,500 (whichever is less) and have liquid assets equal to at least one month of proposed household expenses after closing costs. Gift funds permitted up to 10% of purchase price (gift letter and bank statement required). HUD-approved homebuyer education required. $350 Homebuyer Education Stipend due at closing. Property must meet City of New Orleans Housing Code, International Residential Code, and HUD Housing Quality Standards (NSPIRE/HQS inspection by City). Site-specific NEPA environmental review by City. Buyers must use City-approved closing/title agent. Homeowner's and flood insurance required for full replacement value or sale price; City listed as Loss Payee. City of New Orleans employees are eligible. Maximum sales price $324,000.

Nililimitahan ng Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program ang kita ng sambahayan sa 80% ng median na kita sa lugar, na nag-iiba ayon sa county at laki ng sambahayan. Household income at or below 80% AMI per HUD New Orleans MSA / Orleans Parish (2025 1p=$48,650; 8p=$91,700). Per Income Guideline Chart at nola.gov. Nalalapat ang limit sa kabuuang kita ng sambahayan, hindi lang sa kita ng nanghihiram. Nakalista sa programa ang pinakamalaking laki ng sambahayan na 8. Ang mga numero ng median na kita sa lugar ay inilalathala ng HUD at ina-update taun-taon, kaya tingnan ang kasalukuyang talahanayan para sa county bago umasa sa isang numero.

Nililimitahan ng Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program ang presyo ng pagbili sa $324,000. Kabilang sa mga kwalipikadong uri ng ari-arian ang Single-family homes, newly constructed homes, renovated homes, townhouses, condominiums within City of New Orleans / Orleans Parish. Kwalipikado ang bagong gawang bahay. Hindi kwalipikado ang mga manufactured home.

Binabanggit ng Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program ang mga beterano, mga miyembro ng militar na nasa aktibong serbisyo, mga reservist at miyembro ng National Guard, at mga naiwang asawa sa mga grupong pinaglilingkuran nito. Ang pagkakabanggit dito ay nangangahulugang binabanggit ng programa ang grupo, hindi na sapat na ang pagiging miyembro para maging kwalipikado ang isang aplikante — nalalapat pa rin ang iba pang patakaran sa eligibility.

Pinaglilingkuran ng Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program ang mga bibili ng bahay sa New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dumadaan sa ang ahensyang nangangasiwa ang mga aplikasyon para sa Direct Homebuyer Soft Second Mortgage Assistance Program, na naglalathala ng kasalukuyang mga tuntunin at mga hakbang sa pag-apply sa sarili nitong site. Nirereserba ang pondo sa pamamagitan ng City reviews loan packages after first-mortgage underwriting; commitment letter issued before payment processing. Funds disbursed to title company at closing once all conditions met. Subject to CDBG funding availability ($1M as of January 2026). Ang Hey Prescott ay hindi nagpapautang at hindi tumatanggap ng aplikasyon; inilalarawan ng pahinang ito ang programa para madala ito ng bibili ng bahay sa isang lender o housing counselor.