Homebuyer Assistance Program

Homebuyer Assistance Program是面向Covington，Kentucky购房者的可免除贷款。 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. 资金来自Federal、HOME和City。

Homebuyer Assistance Program在10年后免除，因此住满这段时间的购房者无需偿还。 触发还款的情形：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). 该援助以2nd Lien顺位留置权登记。 免除和还款条款由项目设定，并可能变化——申请前请在项目官方网页上确认。

Homebuyer Assistance Program面向将房屋作为主要住所自住的购房者。 关于信用，该项目说明：No specific city-imposed minimum FICO; first-mortgage lender overlays apply, plus credit history review by City staff. 须参加购房者教育课程，由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.提供。 居住要求：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. 公民身份或移民身份：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 Program将家庭收入限制在地区收入中位数的80%，该数值因县和家庭人数而异。 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. 该限制适用于家庭总收入，而不仅是借款人的收入。 该项目列出的最大家庭人数为8。 地区收入中位数由HUD公布并每年更新，因此在依据某个数字之前，请查看该县的最新表格。

Homebuyer Assistance Program将房价上限设为$433,000。 符合条件的房屋类型包括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和pre-6/15/1976 must comply with city codes). Properties currently occupied by tenants are not eligible. 新建房屋符合条件。 预制房屋符合条件。

Homebuyer Assistance Program在其服务群体中提到了退伍军人、现役军人、预备役人员和国民警卫队成员、遗属配偶和残障购房者。 在此列出仅表示项目提到了该群体，并不表示仅凭群体身份即可使申请人符合条件——其余资格规则仍然适用。

Homebuyer Assistance Program服务于在Covington，Kentucky购房的购房者。

Homebuyer Assistance Program的申请通过管理该项目的机构办理，该机构在其网站上公布现行条款和申请步骤。 资金通过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.预留。 Hey Prescott不是贷款机构，也不受理申请；本页介绍该项目，方便购房者向贷款机构或住房咨询师咨询。