The Arizona Home Buyer Program Offers an Easier Way to Obtain Homes With Lower Down Payments

When you qualify, only 1% down is required - and thisincome families desiring good housing that is
can even come from a family member!affordable? A low down payment, it can be combined
This program provides up to 2.5% as a gift that is towith other programs, and family members can
be used for a down payment, and is offered ONLYcontribute their "gift" to make up the balance of the
through The Lending Company, which is an endorseddown payment. This one-of-a-kind program is the first
HUD lender. If you are utilizing an FHA 1st mortgage,to truly make affordable housing available to anyone,
the program will provide a gift of up to 2.5%, and 6%no matter what their income level.
may be contributed by the seller for pre-paidHere are a few helpful facts about the program:
expenses and closing costs. Why would the seller* The home buyer should have decent credit, and a
contribute? It is a small price to pay to get their homeminimum of 620 FICO is required
sold in a down housing market.* Income restrictions are generous when compared
Income limits are based on the county you live in. Thewith most other programs for housing
program is also not limited to only 1st time home* The purchased home does not have to be a
buyers, which is excellent news. It provides flexible loanforeclosure - it can be any home that meets FHA
approval guidelines along with very competitive intereststandards, and may be a duplex, townhome, triplex,
rates, and provides you with a large variety of homes,fourplex, or condo that is HUD approved.
since nearly any home approved by HUD qualifies. This* You DO NOT have to be a first-time home buyer!
includes 1 to 4 family homes and condominiums, andThe home you purchase must be used as your
the owner must occupy the home to qualify for theprimary residence.
program. The Arizona Home Buyer Solutions ProgramThis is exciting news for Arizona! You, as a home
is the only one of its kind, and is available to qualifiedbuyer, should learn more about this program if you are
home buyers across the state of Arizona.looking for quality, affordable housing. There has never
What makes this a good fit for low to moderatebeen a better time to buy!