Southern California Home Financing Authority

2009A Single Family Bond

PROGRAM FUNDS $25,000,000
ELIGIBLE AREAS All of Los Angeles County (excluding the City of Los Angeles) and all of Orange County.
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-RD
AVAILABLE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE Assistance payment equal to 3% (non-repayable) of the note amount to apply toward down payment or closing costs. Cash back is not allowed.
INCOME LIMIT CRITERIA Household income is considered for ALL Borrower(s) , spouses and anyone 18 years or older.Los Angeles County:
- 1-2 Persons = $102,480
- 3+ Persons = $119,580Orange County:
- 1-2 Persons = $110,760
- 3+ Persons = $129,220
HOME ACQUISITION LIMITS -  Non Target =  $665,088
-  New or Existing Target = $812,885
HOME BUYER EDUCATION Not Applicable
FICO SCORE REQUIREMENT Mid score must be 620 or higher
CO-SIGNERS Cosigners are permitted for FHA loans under very specific conditions. Co-signers cannot be named on the Warranty Deed.
LOAN TIME LINE REQUIREMENTS -  Reservation to UW Cert: 45 days
-  Reservation to Close and Delivery: 85 days
-  Reservation to Loan Purchase: 115 days.
LENDER PARTICIPATION View list of Participating Lenders.
FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION View Forms and Documentation.
OTHER For additional information, please See Program Guidelines.

Current Rates

  • 3.25% – 1% Origination Fee, No Discount Points applicable
  • Term: 30 Year Fixed Rate

DPA

  • 3% Downpayment and closing assistance 
  • Assisted rate includes 3% of Final Loan Amount 
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