2011 ZZ Bond Program
| PROGRAM FUNDS | $11,580,000 |
| ELIGIBLE AREAS | Allegheny 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 | Contact Allegheny County RFA for additional Information. |
| INCOME LIMIT AREAS | Household income is considered for ALL Borrower(s), spouses and anyone 18 years or older. - 1-2 $64,000 - 3 + $73,600 |
| HOME ACQUISITION LIMITS | - Non-Targeted = $298,481 - Targeted = $364,810 |
| HOME BUYER EDUCATION | Required if borrowers are using the county’s down payment assistance. |
| FICO SCORE REQUIREMENT | Mid Score must be 620 or higher |
| CO-SIGNERS | Permitted for FHA/VA loans. Cannot be named on the Warranty Deed. |
| LOAN TIME LINE REQUIREMENTS | - Reservation to UW Cert: 30 days - Reservation to Close and Delivery: 60 days - Reservation to Loan Purchase: 90 days |
| LENDER PARTICIPATION | View participating lenders here. |
| FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION | View Forms and Documentation. |
| OTHER | For additional information, please See Program Guidelines. |
Current Rates
- 3.50% with Zero Points
- 3.40 with 1.5% Origination and/or Discount Points
- Term: 30 Year Amortizing
DPA
Lender F.A.Q.
I am a lender and I have questions. Who can I contact?
If you have any questions, please refer to the Compliance Contact Directory.
Homebuyer F.A.Q.
What qualifies me as a First Time Homebuyer?
First Time Homebuyer – Applies to all borrowers on loan. Cannot have owned and occupied own home in past three (3) years. Does not apply to homes in Federally designated target-areas.
Where can I find more information on Down Payment Assistance?
For additional information on Downpayment Assistance, please see refer to the Closing Cost and Downpayment Assistance Guidelines.
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