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    FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS WORKSHOP
    
    CHECK  DATES AVAILABLE NOW!

Opa-locka Towncenter
Virtual Hombuyer Workshop- 8hr- ZOOM
​www.olcdc.org/

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It's time to make those 2021 resolutions! How about one of them being owning your own home? If you can't make it to the 8 hours sessions that are hosted once a month, we've got you covered.

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​First-Time Homebuyer Program

If you are looking for assistance in obtaining financing as a first-time homebuyer and you qualify under CDBG, HOME, SHIP or Surtax income guidelines, you may benefit thanks to the loan program between the Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development and local home mortgage lenders. ​

Homebuyers in Miami-Dade County now have a chance to own a home of their own at below-market mortgage rates. If you're a homebuyer looking for a manageable mortgage, this new program may make it possible for you to buy the home you want right now.

Public Housing and Community Development will work with you and local mortgage lenders to provide a low-interest second and/or a third mortgage (of between 0-6 percent) using the appropriate source of funds to bring your out of pocket costs to an affordable level.
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Public Housing and Community Development invites low- and moderate-income persons who are first-time homebuyers to apply for a mortgage loan subsidy through the County's loan program. Program participation is limited to one time only per family. A maximum 30-year fixed-interest mortgage is available for persons who qualify. You will also be required to obtain a first mortgage from an approved participating lender.

​FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM FEATURES

*Access to Grants and Subsidies
*Down payment or Closing cost assistance
*Affordable monthly payments
*Your monthly principal and interest payment will be the same from your first payment to the last.
*NO MORTGAGE INSURANCE
*Interest rate comparable to the rates on conventional loans. So your monthly principal and interest payment may be lower than what's available with other mortgage programs.
*Loans are available with with 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 year terms.
*As little as 3% down required for single family homes
*As little as 5% down required for condos or townhouses 

​How to qualify

In general, individual or families who do not own a home at the time of application can qualify. To be eligible you must: have an income not exceeding the limits; have been employed in the same line of work for at least 24 months; have a good, established credit history and be approved for credit by a participating lender; and be either a U.S. Citizen, or have obtained legal permanent residency immigration status.

​Down payment requirements

There is a minimum down payment requirement of 3 percent. One percent must be from the borrowers own funds. The down payment required by USHUD for Section 8 Homeownership Demonstration Program is 3 percent of the purchase price, of which 1 percent of the purchase price must be from the borrower’s own funds. The minimum down payment for the Infill Housing Initiative is 1 percent of the purchase price from the borrower’s own funds.

Types of acceptable properties

The following types of homes may be purchased upon approval by the County:

• Single family detached homes
• Townhouses
• Condominiums
• Twin-homes
• Studios

​Required monthly payment criteria

The maximum monthly payment, including your house payment and all of your outstanding debts (including installment loans, revolving credit cards, and child care expenses), can not exceed 45% of your gross monthly income.Documentation required from buyers at the time of their appointment with staff: After you have obtained an executed sales contract, the developer will provide you with contact information for an appointment with one of our Finance Advisors. The following is a list of documents that you are required to bring at the time of your appointment:
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• Fully executed sales contract with at least 60 days remaining before expiring
• Two years signed and dated Income tax Returns and W-2’s with all applicable Schedules
• If applicable: Award letters for all other income: Social Security pension/retirement/SSI/welfare/disability
• If applicable: Pay stub for the last 30 days if VOE has not been obtained. (Evidence of VOE Request by Lender)
• Proof of legal residence: Resident Alien Card, INS Employment Authorization, I-94 (Cuban Citizens only). *Please Note: Documents must be current at time of application and show proof of Dade County resident
• Picture ID (i.e., Driver License, Employment ID, etc) and Social Security Cards of all household members
• Most current six months bank statement for all accounts
• Birth Certificate(s) for all household members, Letter from guardianship/adoption (if applicable) and/or School Records
• If applicable: Divorce Decree and Property Settlement Agreement; Proof of receipt of child support for the prior 12 consecutive months; Provide proof of non-receipt and "good faith" effort to collect and avoid inclusion in annual income figure
• If applicable: Third Party Verification of Regular Cash Contribution Letter for non-court ordered child support; If the applicant is not receiving court-ordered child support, a letter from the Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Office is required
• If applicable: Alternative credit letters of verification from the following utilities: Bellsouth, FPL, Auto/Life Insurance, Furniture – Only if borrower has limited credit or no established credit
• Certificate of Completion of Homebuyers Training Program. See the list of Homebuyer Education and Counseling Services 

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