Loan Programs For Homebuyers
HDF offers a variety of downpayment assistance products, in addition to our counseling services, to help low- and moderate-income households achieve first-time homeownership. Our products, eligibility requirements, and how to apply are outlined below and to the right.
SmartMove Homeownership Program
The SmartMove Homeownership fund enables homebuyers to purchase homes in southwestern Connecticut by providing downpayment assistance. For qualified borrowers, SmartMove provides low-interest (3%, APR = 3.42% to 4.74%) 20-year second mortgages of up to 20% of the purchase price. SmartMove borrowers do not have to pay for mortgage insurance and also benefit from lower mortgage payments. Borrowers can put down as little as 1% of the purchase price towards the purchase of their home. There is a $750-$2,500 service fee for SmartMove borrowers. This fee is not included in the loan amount and will be added to closing costs.
Participating Banks
Live Where You Work (LWYW) Fund
Since 2006, HDF has received a tax-credit allocation from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) and has used this funding to establish the Live Where You Work Fund (formerly the Workforce Housing Down-Payment Assistance Fund). The LWYW Fund provides 30-year 0% interest loans (up to $20,000) for downpayment or fees to income-eligible clients that purchase properties in the town where they work.
Live Where You Work helps clients to live where they work, and in so doing assists new homeowners by freeing up income for housing and other monthly expenses by reducing monthly personal transportation costs.
As of May, 2011 HDF has provided loans through Live Where You Work to 159 families in 17 Connecticut communities. For details view our map below:
Other Funding Available
From time-to-time, HDF receives funds from governmental agencies and other sources to administer as part of its First Time Homebuyers Program. These funding sources are available on a limited basis, and income and eligibility requirements apply. All buyers will need to complete the HDF homeownership counseling program requirements, which include orientation, one-on-one homeownership counseling and conform to HDF’s underwriting criteria. 8-hour CHFA Homebuyer Education classes offered by HDF may be required for some loan programs.
Stamford HOME Assistance Program
NorthWalke
To be considered for HDF’s services:
Then request an Orientation Session, or call (203) 969-1830 x14.
