Jonesboro Homeownership Assistance Program.
Financial Assistance for Homebuyers in Arkansas
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered eligible for the Homeownership Assistance Program, all applicants must meet certain requirements. Applicants must be first-time homebuyers; those who have owned a home in the last three years do not qualify for assistance. They must have an annual household income that meets Federal Income Guidelines, and are responsible for completing a homebuyer education course at a HUD-approved counseling service (online or at the nearest agency).
Property Guidelines
Any home being purchased must serve as the applicant’s primary residence, and must be located within the city limits of Jonesboro. The property cannot be located within flood zone, and it must meet HUD’s Minimum Housing Quality Standards.
The purpose of this program is to make funds available to eligible applicants who are interested in purchasing a home but need financial help to pay the upfront costs, which include the down payment, as well as the closing costs and prepaid items required to obtain homeownership. These expenses can add up to a substantial amount, and the inability to pay it might keep people stuck in a renters trap.
*Seller-funded down payment programs were eliminated in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, but States and Local government agencies are still permitted to help borrowers finance their homes with second mortgages and grants. These agencies set different requirements that a borrower needs to meet in order to qualify for the grant programs, such as property location, and purchase price and income limits.
Down payment assistance programs and/or grants were researched by the team at FHA.com. Please note that all programs listed on this website may involve a second mortgage with payments that are forgiven, deferred, or subsidized in some manner until resale of the mortgaged property.
FHA.com's compilation is not a complete list, but it can serve as a starting point in your search for the down payment assistance program or grant for your situation. It is up to the consumer to contact these entities and find out the specifics of each program.
Down Payment Grants in Arkansas
ADFA Down Payment Assistance
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) offers assistance to homebuyers who can afford a mortgage, but not the upfront costs associated with it. Applicants are granted a loan amount of $1,000 to $6,000 in order to afford these costs.
Arkansas Dream Down Payment Initiative
The Arkansas Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) Program provides qualifying, low-income applicants with assistance funds in the form of a forgivable, soft second mortgage up to 10% of the sale price, not to exceed $10,000. These funds can be used to cover some or all of the down payment and closing costs.
City of Pine Bluff Down Payment Grants
The Crawford-Sebastian Homeownership Center offers a variety of Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Programs that help potential homebuyers achieve their dreams of homeownership. Applicants are required to occupy the purchased property as their primary residence and must utilize an approved lender.
Crawford-Sebastian Homeownership Center
The Crawford-Sebastian Homeownership Center offers a variety of Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Programs to potential homebuyers. Each program requires applicants to occupy the purchased property as their primary residence and utilize an approved lender.
Jonesboro Homeownership Assistance Program.
This program provides eligible applicants with funds to cover some or all of the down payment and closing costs associated with a mortgage transaction in order to help make the home buying process more affordable. This assistance is paid directly to the title company.
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