Many mortgage lenders have options not available through banks.
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This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-qualified (see below) homebuyers so they can purchase a primary residence in the community in which they work and serve. See eligible occupations here: https://www.floridahousing.org/docs/default-source/programs/homebuyers/hometown-heroes/hth-eligible-occupations-list-8-01-25.pdf?sfvrsn=3c979008_1
Eligible full-time workforce, employed by a Florida-based employer can receive lower than market interest rates on an FHA, VA, RD, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac first mortgage, reduced upfront fees, no origination points or discount points and down payment and closing cost assistance. Borrowers can receive up to 5% of the first mortgage loan amount (maximum of $35,000) in down payment and closing cost assistance.
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available in the form of a 0%, non-amortizing, 30-year deferred second mortgage. This second mortgage becomes due and payable, in full, upon sale of the property, refinancing of the first mortgage, transfer of deed or if the homeowner no longer occupies the property as his/her primary residence. The Florida Hometown Heroes loan is not forgivable.
Borrowers utilizing these down payment and closing cost programs receive 3%, 4% or 5% of the total loan amount in a forgivable second mortgage. This second mortgage is forgiven at 20% a year over its 5-year term when used with Florida Housing’s conventional HFA Preferred for TBA or HFA Advantage for TBA first mortgage products. The “PLUS” Second Mortgage is available only with these conventional first mortgage products.
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Download PDFWhat’s a DSCR loan?
It’s a no-income-doc loan for investment properties and 2nd homes, where the buyer qualifies based on the property’s rental income — not their personal income. If the expected rent covers the mortgage payment, they can get approved.
It’s perfect for buyers who:
Retail banks do not offer this loan option and most agents don’t know this is even possible — but you do now.
Let us connect you with a mortgage lender to answer your questions and assist with this process.
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