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Join us at the New Mexico Housing Summit on August 21, 2014, with instructor Teri Baca, a representative from MFA. Learn about MFA's role in providing crucial funding for first-time homebuyers, including down payment assistance and affordable mortgages. Discover the various programs available, such as FHA, VA, USDA RHS, and more. Gain insights into eligibility criteria, income limits, and program requirements that help potential homeowners navigate their journey towards homeownership. Contact the Homeownership Department for more information at 505-843-6881.
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WELCOME! NEW MEXICO HOUSING SUMMIT AUGUST 21, 2014
MFA PROGRAMS INSTRUCTOR TERI BACA HOMEOWNERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
MFA’S ROLE • MFA PROGRAMS WORK WITH: • FHA • VA • USDA RHS • CONVENTIONAL
WHAT WE PROVIDE FUNDS TO HELP BUYERS WITH DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS AFFORDABLE MORTGAGES
WHO WE HELP FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS HERO HOMEBUYERS
IRS-MANDATED PROGRAM GUIDELINES FTHB DEFINITION INCOME LIMITS ACQUISITION COST LIMITS ELIGIBLE PROPERTY TYPES OWNER MUST OCCUPY
FTHB DEFINITION NEVER OWNED A HOME HAVE OWNED A HOME (3 YEAR RULE) WAIVER FOR VETERANS
INCOME LIMITS BASED ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND LOCATION OF PROPERTY WILL VARY FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS (PAYMENT SAVER, HELPING HAND, SMART CHOICE & HERO)
ACQUISITION COST LIMITS Will vary depending on location Targeted areas higher
TARGETED AREAS Higher income limits Higher acquisition cost limits Borrower receives lower interest rate No need to be a FTHB
ELIGIBILITY PROPERTY TYPES Detached site built Condos Townhomes Manufactured (Double wide only) Single family homes only
OCCUPANCY Owner occupied only Not suitable for investors
MFA REQUIREMENTS Minimum credit score of 620* Borrowers must contribute a minimum of $500 of their own funds * (Lender may have higher score requirement)
PROGRAMS Mortgage Saver Plus 0+0 (Grant) Mortgage Saver Zero 0+0 Mortgage Saver 1+1
2nd MORTGAGE DPA Mortgage Booster Payment Saver Helping Hand Smart Choice
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION Required of all FTHB’s In person or on-line, depending on program
SERVICING Idaho Housing & Finance – 1st MFA – 2nd
SPECIAL PROGRAMS HFA PREFERRED (CONVENTIONAL) FHA 203k streamline
HERO PROGRAM Occupation requirements Need not be a FTHB Min. $1,000 borrower cash contribution Cannot own any other real property
HOW TO ACCESS Only MFA-approved lenders can access One-stop shop for borrowers Expected transaction timeline
CONTACT INFORMATION HOMEOWNERSHIP DEPARTMENT: 505-843-6881 www.housingnm.org