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Special Financing for First Time Home Buyers in Montgomery County, Maryland 11/29/11

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Special Financing for First Time Home Buyers in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) has extended the current low mortgage interest rates for first time home buyers until January 31, 2012.

Two 30 year fixed interest rate options, with zero points,  are available for the purchase of homes located in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Option One:  3.625% mortgage interest rate

Option Two:  4.0% mortgage interest rate with a 3% purchase assistance loan for those that need assistance with the cash requirements of a home purchase.  The assistance loan may be applied to the down payment or closing costs.

Both options apply to FHA financing which has a minimum cash requirement of 3.5% of the purchase price.  The home to be purchased must be located in Montgomery County, Maryland but the mortgage borrowers are not required to work in the county.

The maximum loan amount under this special program is $429,619.

There are maximum family income limits for the first time mortgage borrowers. For a household of one person, the income limit is $89,160.  For a household of two persons, the maximum income is $127,320.  For a household of three or more persons, the income limit is $148,540.

All prospective purchasers should seek pre-approval for their mortgage financing as an initial step in their home buying process.  It is a time of great opportunity for Maryland home buyers. 

Enjoy the season of Thanksgiving and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.

Pink Chrysanthemum

The Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens, October 29 - November 20, 2011.  Our visit was on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  Longwood Gardens is located in Kennett Square, PA.   Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Roy: This is good news for folks looking to purchase a home. I'm sure you have many nice properties to show. Good Luck!

C&C

Nov 19, 2011 12:59 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy:  This is excellent information for Montgomery County MD residents.  Saving money will put a smile on buyers' faces.

Nov 19, 2011 01:10 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Great deal for first time home buyers Roy.  Hope you are getting ready for Thanksgiving.

Nov 19, 2011 01:27 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning to all.  Thanks for your comments.  Have an outstanding weekend.  We have a beautiful sunny day in Maryland and life is good.

Longwood Gardens photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 19, 2011 02:08 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Roy, Fantastic news for buyers with interest rates so low and affordable sales prices make it a great time for buyers. Buyers in Gaithersburg are lucky to have you. Thank you for brightening up the weekend with some great photos. Have a great Saturday.

Nov 19, 2011 02:20 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Roy: You are always providing quality information for your clients! They have got to love you!

Nov 19, 2011 02:26 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Roy -

Great info for the good folks in the Montgomery County MD area.  I hope you and Dolores enjoy a day of leisure and luxury.

Best regards from the Q

Nov 19, 2011 02:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your positive feedback. HOC has wonderful programs for first time home buyers in Montgomery County, MD.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Conservatory display at Longwood Gardens.  Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 19, 2011 02:58 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Roy,

             Great information! We had some bonds like that out here in FT. Bend County and they really helped out especially for the 1st time home buyers.

Nov 19, 2011 08:18 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Roy you provided some great advice today.  Wishing you and Dolores all the best!

Nov 29, 2011 05:22 AM
Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Roy, These are great programs and there are a lot of buyers that could take advantage of such low interest rates. Thanks for sharing.

Nov 29, 2011 06:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments.

Life is better when there are flowers to photogaph. 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 29, 2011 09:43 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Heat alerts are posted in Maryland and we will change our plans for outdoor activities.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Aug 12, 2016 10:56 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

One of my daily habits is to follow at least five additional members of ActiveRain. This is an easy way to pay it forward.

Aug 30, 2017 07:05 AM