Arizona Housing Finance Authority

2009 Single Family MRB Program

PROGRAM FUNDS $25,000,000 – Issued in Commitment Lots
ELIGIBLE AREAS Statewide Arizona; Exception: Counties of Maricopa & Pima
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - First-time Homebuyers
- Borrower(s) & Spouses, occupant or non-occupant
- Must be able to permanently reside in the U.S.
- Principal residence
- Borrower(s) must occupy property within 60 days of closing
- IRS filed returns for past 3 yrs – all borrower(s) & spouses
ELIGIBLE LOAN TYPES FHA, VA, USDA-RHS
AVAILABLE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE Downpayment assistance will be in an amount up to 5% of the sales price of the home.
INCOME LIMIT CRITERIA Household income is considered for ALL Borrower(s) , spouses and anyone 18 years or older.
HOME ACQUISITION LIMITS For acquisition limits, See Program Guidelines.
HOME BUYER EDUCATION Homebuyers and ALL on the mortgage/deed must take homebuyer education from a HUD Approved Counseling Agency.
FICOSCOR E REQUIREMENT - Mid score must be 620 or higher
- Debt-to income ratios considered for credit qualification. Cannot exceed 31% / 43% ratio.
- No Exceptions!
CO-SIGNERS Co-Signers are not permitted for this program.
LOAN TIME LINE REQUIREMENTS - Reservation to UW Cert: 30 days
- Reservation to Close and Delivery: 50 days
- Reservation to Loan Purchase: 80 days
LENDER PARTICIPATION If you are interested in becoming a participating lender, contact an eHousingPlus representative or access the AZHFA MRB PLUS Program page.
FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION View Forms and Documentation.
OTHER For additional information, please See Program Guidelines.

Current Rates

  • Commitment Lot 6 – Interest Rate – 3.99% – Final purchase date extended to 05/31/12
  • Commitment Lot 5 – Interest Rate - 4.25% – Final purchase date extended to 02/28/12
  • Term: 30 Year Amortizing

DPA

  • 2nd Mortgage, up to 5% of Purchase Price 

 

Program Updates

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