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Florida's Down Payment Assistance Programs

By Carolyn "Care" Bellamy

Real Estate Agent with Bahia International Realty SL3188527

March 25, 2016 05:22 AM

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER'S

......THIS COULD BE YOU!

Thinking of buying your first home in the greater Orlando area?

~ Florida Housing Finance Corporation has several first time buyer programs to help Floridian's acheive their American Dream, a first home.

~ Florida Assist Bond Program: Orange County and Volusia County are both offering eligible first time buyers up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.

~ State Housing Initiative Program (S.H.I.P.): Most counties and some cities in Florida are offering eligible very low to moderate income buyers up to $30,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.

~ Military Heros: Most counties in Florida have special funding for active US military and veterans.

~ Take advantage of $15,000 - $30,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first time home buyer's.