WASHINGTON) – HUD has announced that consumers may now use the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit to help cover their downpayment and closing costs on FHA-insured mortgages.
The move will allow FHA-approved lenders; federal, state and local government agencies; and FHA-approved non-profit organizations to supply home buyers short-term or “bridge loans” up to the amount of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.

Previously, the home buyer would have been unable to access the tax credit until they filed their next annual tax return or an amended 2008 tax return and received the refund from the IRS.

Housing industry leaders are applauding the move as certain to help boost the number of first-time home buyers coming into the market.

If you are planning to buy a home her ein the Lehigh Valley, an dyou would like more informnation on how to use the $8,000 tax credit for yoru down payment – CALL ME 610-533-4549 to see if you qualify! Chris Hoffman, Keller Williams Real Estate. www.GoValleyHomeFinder.com

USDA insured home loan key points:
 
·         100% loan to value, no down payment required!
·         Unlimited seller assist – payment towards buyer’s closing costs
·         Finance closing costs up to the appraised value of the home
·         30-year fixed rate, no balloons, no prepayment penalties, no recapture fess, etc.
·         Current interest rate:  6.50%  (8-29-08, subject to change, borrowers must qualify)
·         FHA type home condition requirements, insulation standards no longer apply!
·         No limit on loan size up to $417,000
·         No monthly mortgage insurance premium!
·         Flexible credit underwriting, income must be verified and qualify
·         not restricted to first time buyers – anyone who needs a home!
 
Property restrictions:  For sale single family, owner occupied homes, no manufactured homes, twins/duplexes and row homes are permitted
 
Geographic Restrictions:  For towns with populations under 10,000, no flood plains
Eligibility website:  http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov
 
Income Restrictions:  based on family size, family care expenses and county

Call the mortgage line, Dan Thierry at Dominion Mortgage at 610-614-1903 or visit www.dominionrates.com.