Newsong Program

Newsong provides a down payment assistance program for residential and commercial properties. This program offers a one-time gift for all closing costs, and there are no income requirements or limits on who can participate. Anyone who qualifies for an FHA loan can apply to receive down payment help from Newsong. The program does not require inspections or credit checks, and there are no restrictions on where you wish to buy your home as long as it is within the "geographic United States". The program offers:

• No "first time homebuyer" restrictions-this program is for anyone buying a home with a pre-approved FHA loan or an existing FHA loan.
• Up to $25,000 for closing costs for a home purchased with an FHA loan.
• More funds available on a case-by-case basis-your loan officer will provide more information if you need to request additional assistance.
• Gift funds made available 24 hours after approval.

If you are approved for an FHA loan and want to participate in the Newsong program, take the following steps:

• Find a home and make an offer.
• Once the offer is approved, contact your loan officer and ask about the Newsong program.
• Tell your realtor you want to buy the home using the Newsong program
• Your loan officer applies to Newsong on your behalf.
• Money is available up to 24 hours after the application is approved.

In many cases same-day approval is possible if your loan officer can complete and send the paperwork before noon. The seller must participate in the Newsong program. Ask your loan officer and/or realtor how your seller should sign up for Newsong.

Down payment assistance programs generally require the seller to pay a fee to participate. This fee is considered a payment for services rendered and not a tax-deductible charitable contribution.

Since this program is no longer available, we recommend that you get pre-approved for a low down payment FHA home loan.

FHA GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

• Ameridream
• Nehemiah
• American Family Funds
• Familiy Home Providers
• Futures Home Assistance
• Grant America
• Housing Action Resource Trust
• Newsong
• Partners in Charity
• Responsible Home Ownership
• Quickdown

The first thing you learn as a new FHA mortgage borrower is that you can't apply for an FHA loan at just any bank. The FHA must approve lenders to offer FHA loans, FHA refinancing and homeowner bailout programs. Down payment assistance programs allowed the seller and charitable organizations to contribute towards the closing costs and down payment of FHA loans.

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