3% CHDAP DownPayment Assistance for San Jose First Time HomeBuyers
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This post will help you find all the details on 3% down payment assistance program (CHDAP) for San Jose and rest of the Bay Area First Time Home Buyers. I have earlier blogged about CalHFA 5% downpayment program & $8000 First Time Home Buyer Credit in my earlier posts.
The California Homebuyers Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP) is a deferred payment, simple interest rate junior loan not to exceed 3% of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is less. The junior loan may be combined with a CalHFA first mortgage loan that is available for only 5% downpayment.
CHDAP may be used as additional down payment or to pay closing costs as allowed by CalHFA, the Lender and the mortgage insurer/guarantor.
Borrower Eligibiltyy – You must meet the following requirements to qualify for this Down Payment Assistance :
- Be a first-time homebuyer
- Occupy the property as your primary residence
- Your income cannot exceed HCD-defined moderate income limits established for the county in which the borrower is purchasing
- Meet credit, income and loan requirements of the CalHFA Conventional Loan Underwriting Guidelines.
Property Eligibilty – Properties must meet the following requirements :
- Sales price of the home cannot exceed CalHFA sales price limits established for the county in which the property is located
- Be a single-family, one-unit residence, including condominium /PUD
Repayment of Junior Loan – Repayment of the principal and interest on the junior loan shall be due and payable at the earlier of the following events:
- Transfer of title
- Sale of the residence
- Payoff or refinance of the first loan
- Upon the formal filing and recording of a Notice of Default (unless rescinded)
Note that as a First Time HomeBuyer even if you use CalHFA & CHDAP, you may still be eligible for the $8000 federal First Time HomeBuyer credit. If you would like to know more about these programs, please contact me.
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