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Question:
What first time buyer programs are available?
Tampa – Dare to Own The Dream
https://www.tampa.gov/housing-and-community-development/programs/mortgage-assistance
2nd position loan, payable when 1st is satisfied or ownership transferred.
Up to 30k towards down payment and closing costsfor eligible first time homebuyers
Must take counselling prior to being under contract
Eligibility based on household income being below 140% AMI (Area Median Income)
Debt Ratio of 33/41 and credit scor of 600
Max purchase price of 240k
Minimum $2000 down
Hillsborough
https://myfirstfloridahome.com/hillsborough-county.html?locale=en
Must be primary residence
30 year deferred, 0% second mortgage up to $15,000 for down payment and closing costs. Must be paid when sold, refinanced or borrower moves.
Max sales price: $283348
Up to 4 unit multifamily
Credit score 640 or up
St Pete
https://www.stpete.org/residents/grants___loans/purchase_assistance_program.php
Contribute 1% of purchase price
Attend 1st time buyer training
Max price 294601
Homestead exemption and Occupy the unit
Household income limit: https://www.stpete.org/residents/housing/income_limits.php
Up to 20k
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