First Generation Program

Ang First Generation Program ay isang loan na mapapatawad para sa mga bibili ng bahay sa Statewide, Maine. MaineHousing's First Generation Program: up to $10,000 forgivable second-mortgage DPA for first-generation homebuyers (parents/grandparents have not owned in past 7 years, or borrower aged out of foster care). Pairs with First Home Loan first mortgage and standard $5,000 Advantage DPA for combined up-to-$15,000 assistance. 5-year forgiveness. 640 FICO. Statewide. MaineHousing's First Generation Program provides up to $10,000 in additional down-payment / closing-cost assistance on top of MaineHousing's standard $5,000 Advantage DPA second mortgage - for combined assistance of up to $15,000. The program is designed to address the inter-generational wealth gap by helping first-generation homebuyers (those whose parents or grandparents have not owned a home in the past 7 years, or borrowers who aged out of foster care) achieve homeownership. The $10,000 First Generation assistance is structured as a 0% interest forgivable second mortgage, forgiven on a pro-rata basis over 5 years of continued owner-occupancy. The program pairs with MaineHousing's First Home Loan first mortgage (30-year fixed FHA, VA, USDA-RD, or HFA conventional) and the standard Advantage DPA option. Borrower must contribute at least $1,000 of own funds. Income and acquisition-cost limits follow MaineHousing's standard First Home Loan limits (statewide income up to $98,900 1-2 person / $113,735 3+ person. targeted/higher-cost county income up to $111,100 1-2 / $149,270 3+. purchase price $525,000 non-targeted to $775,000 targeted). 640 minimum FICO. Homebuyer education (hoMEworks) required. Ang pondo ay mula sa State at Bond.

Pinapatawad ang First Generation Program pagkalipas ng 5 taon, kaya hindi na ito babayaran ng bibili ng bahay na mananatili nang ganoon katagal. Kailangang bayaran kapag may Forgiven pro-rata over 5 years of continued owner-occupancy (1/5 per year). Unforgiven balance due on sale, refinance with cash-out, transfer of title, or non-owner-occupancy before 5 years. No monthly payment. Nakatala ang tulong bilang lien sa posisyong 3rd 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 First Generation 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 requirement waived in federally designated targeted census tracts and for qualifying veterans (via SaluteME / Salute Home Again). First-generation requirement (no ownership by parents/grandparents in past 7 years) is the program-defining criterion. Tungkol sa credit, sinasabi ng programa: 640 minimum FICO across all eligible first-mortgage products. Kailangan ang kurso sa homebuyer education, sa pamamagitan ng MaineHousing-approved hoMEworks homebuyer education class (in-person or online) required prior to closing. Requirement sa paninirahan: Property must be located in Maine and be the borrower's primary residence. Statewide eligibility. Citizenship o katayuan sa imigrasyon: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying non-permanent resident alien per first-mortgage product overlays. FIRST-GENERATION HOMEBUYER REQUIREMENT: Borrower (and any co-borrower) must qualify as a first-generation homebuyer, defined as: (a) borrower's parents and grandparents have not owned a home within the past 7 years, OR (b) borrower aged out of foster care. At least one borrower must meet the first-generation definition. First-time homebuyer required (no ownership of a primary residence in the past 3 years; waived in federally targeted areas). Owner-occupied primary residence. 640 minimum FICO. Maximum 45% DTI. Borrower must contribute a minimum of $1,000 of own funds. Income at or below MaineHousing First Home Loan limits ($98,900 1-2 person / $113,735 3+ person non-targeted; $111,100 1-2 / $149,270 3+ targeted). Maximum purchase price $525,000 non-targeted / $775,000 targeted/higher-cost county. hoMEworks homebuyer education required. Pairs with First Home Loan first mortgage + Advantage DPA second.

Nililimitahan ng First Generation Program ang kita ng sambahayan sa $149,270. Nalalapat ang limit sa kabuuang kita ng sambahayan, hindi lang sa kita ng nanghihiram. 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 First Generation Program ang presyo ng pagbili sa $525,000. Kabilang sa mga kwalipikadong uri ng ari-arian ang Single-family detached, 2-4 unit owner-occupied (per first-mortgage overlays), condominium (project-approved), townhouse, PUD, modular, and manufactured home on permanent foundation (titled as real property at per first-mortgage overlays). Kwalipikado ang bagong gawang bahay. Kwalipikado ang mga manufactured home.

Binabanggit ng First Generation Program ang mga unang henerasyong bibili ng bahay 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 First Generation Program ang mga bibili ng bahay sa Statewide, Maine. Tinutukoy ng programa ang mga partikular na lugar: Federally designated targeted census tracts (per IRS Section 143) where MRB first-time-homebuyer requirement is waived and higher income / acquisition-cost limits apply. Higher-cost counties (Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc) also have higher acquisition-cost limits up to $775,000.

Dumadaan sa ang ahensyang nangangasiwa ang mga aplikasyon para sa First Generation Program, na naglalathala ng kasalukuyang mga tuntunin at mga hakbang sa pag-apply sa sarili nitong site. Nirereserba ang pondo sa pamamagitan ng Reserved through MaineHousing's online lender portal (Lender Online) at time of rate lock by approved participating lender. 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.