tax credit as a down payment: Tax Credit toward purchase of FHA Home - 06/04/09 06:39 AM
From the FHA Press Release:
"Currently, borrowers applying for an FHA-insured mortgage are required to make a minimum 3.5 percent downpayment on the purchase of their home.
Current law does not permit approved lenders to monetize the tax credit to meet the required 3.5 percent minimum down payment, but, under the terms of today's announcement, lenders can now monetize the tax credit for use as additional down payment, or for other closing costs, which can help achieve a lower interest rate.
Buyers financing through state Housing Finance Agencies and certain non-profits will be able to use the tax … (0 comments)

tax credit as a down payment: First-Time Homebuyer Credit - 06/02/09 04:09 AM
Wondering if you qualify for the First-Time Homebuyer Credit?
Here is a link to the IRS First-Time Homebuyer Credit Form 5405.
From the IRS Form 5405 ...
Who Can Claim the Credit:
In general, you can claim the credit if you are a first-time homebuyer.
You are considered a first-time homebuyer if:
You purchased your main home located in the United States after April 8, 2008, and before December 1, 2009.
You (and your spouse if married) did not own any other main home during the 3-year period ending on the date of purchase. … (0 comments)

tax credit as a down payment: First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Programs - 05/22/09 08:57 AM
The National Council of State Housing Agencies has additional information on HFA First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Loan Programs.
From the website: "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided a federal income tax credit for first-time homebuyers of ten percent of the sales price, up to a maximum of $8,000, for the purchase of a new or existing home. The tax credit is available to qualified homebuyers who purchase a home before December 1, 2009.
To help buyers that need down payment and closing cost assistance when purchasing a home with the tax credit, a number of HFAs … (0 comments)

tax credit as a down payment: Great News for First-Time Home Buyers! - 05/16/09 04:34 AM
HUD recently announced that qualified First-Time Home Buyers who want to take advantage of the available tax credit of up to $8,000 now have another option available to them to help them become homeowners.
HUD's announcement now allows for prospective and qualified home buyers to borrow the money from approved agencies and lenders.
With home affordability higher than ever, available tax credits and some of the lowest interest rates ever recorded for home loans, as a first-time buyer there may never be a better time to buy a home than right now.
Jim Starwalt
Thinking of making a move? … (0 comments)

 
Jim Starwalt, A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust (Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes)

Jim Starwalt

A Name You Know and The Brand You Trust

Grayslake, IL

More about me…

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes

Address: 783 Barron Blvd, Grayslake, Il, 60030

Office: (847) 548-2625

Mobile: (224) 627-7581

Contact Me
Interested in selling your home? Contact me to get a professional estimate.
Jim Starwalt
Call: (224) 627-7581
My Grayslake Real Estate Listings on Zillow


Real estate services, comments and advice for home buyers and sellers in the Northern Illinois area including Lake County and McHenry County.







Jim Starwalt









Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog