Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority

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

Program Updates

- The Allegheny County RFA is pleased to announce that the Series ZZ bond program is available and requires a FICO score of 620.

Lender F.A.Q.
Homebuyer F.A.Q.

 

            

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