Advantage
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Option
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Option
Effective November 1, 2011
No additional documentation required
Does not increase the loan amount
No second mortgage required
Eligible Borrowers
Borrowers using a MaineHousing First Home or Operation
New Home Mortgage
Eligible Uses
* Down Payment & Closing Costs
* Prepaid escrow expenses (as allowed by mortgage insurer or
program)
* Available with the 0 point option only
Ineligible Uses
Cannot be used for FHA down payment
Assistance Amount -$2,000
Income / Purchase Price Limits - Same as First Home
Asset Limit -No liquid asset test
Interest Rate .25% Add on with the 0 point option only
Insurance/Guaranty
FHA, VA & RD
Mobile Home Self -Insured
Uninsured
Program Options
First Home
Mobile Home Self- Insured
Uninsured
Purchase Plus Improvement
Operation New Home
Required Borrower Contribution
Minimum Borrower Contribution of 1% of the Loan amount is
required and may be a gift
Restrictions
No cash back allowed at closing; excess assistance must be
applied as a principal reduction
Homebuyer Education
Applicants must complete a hoMEworks approved homebuyer
education course prior to closing