According to the FHA official site, help for single parents IS available, but one important thing to remember about
such homebuyer assistance programs is that they are not administered by the FHA.
Not exact matches
Statewide DAP loans can be combined with other forms of
homebuyer assistance,
such as SmartMove.
In addition to allowing you to qualify for loans with weak credit, a
homebuyer course completion certificate can also help you qualify for first - time
homebuyer assistance programs,
such as down payment and closing cost
assistance.
Search online using the city name, the county name and key word combinations
such as «down payment
assistance,» «first - time
homebuyers» or «
homebuyer's
assistance.»
«It's understandable that Americans looking to purchase their first home are intimidated by obstacles
such as student debt, lack of a down payment and weak credit, so it's critical that first - time
homebuyers have access to information and programs
such as down payment
assistance and affordable loans so they feel confident in purchasing a home independently.»
D.C. offers several local programs that can help first - time
homebuyers,
such as the Home Purchase
Assistance Program.
Under the HUD exemption, lenders need not provide the RESPA GFE and RESPA settlement statement when six prerequisites are satisfied: (1) The loan is secured by a subordinate lien; (2) the loan's purpose is to finance downpayment, closing costs, or similar
homebuyer assistance,
such as principal or interest subsidies, property rehabilitation
assistance, energy efficiency
assistance, or foreclosure avoidance or prevention; (3) interest is not charged on the loan; (4) repayment of the loan is forgiven or deferred subject to specified conditions; (5) total settlement costs do not exceed one percent of the loan amount and are limited to fees for recordation, application, and housing counseling; and (6) the loan recipient is provided at or before settlement with a written disclosure of the loan terms, repayment conditions, and costs of the loan.