1. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS Program Sponsor: BMC Ministries & Outreach Inc
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS Program Sponsor: BMC Ministries & Outreach Inc. dba USA HELP EIN is
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2. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS Borrower does not need to be a 1st time homebuyer
Used with an FHA 1st TD, the rate on the HELP PRODUCT differs depending on whether you choose “lender paid” or “borrower paid”.
Borrower Paid or Lender Paid
Rate: See daily rate sheet
Essex charges an Underwriting Fee of $995 (include in Section B of the LE)
Maximum loan is $417,000 +MIP.
NOTE: The 3% grant is based on the total loan amount, including MIP, not on appraised value or sales price.
Can be combined with a CalHFA MCC to reduce ratios. (CA only) MCC requires 1st time homebuyer ; HELP PRODUCT does not.
MCC has it’s own sales price and income limits. Please compare both if using MCC .
MCC, if using, charges a $5o0 fee (include in Section B of LE)
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3. More on HELP
3% can be used for down payment, closing costs, processing fee, origination fee
The Grant is forgiven; no repayment required
½% down can be gift or borrower’s funds.
Borrower Paid Origination Only – 1 ½% & $745 processing fee max.
Lender Paid allowed as well – max compensation
No 3rd party processing fees allowed
SFR’s, PUD’s, and FHA approved condos; no units
Flips over 90 days okay; no 203k’s
Maximum Loan: $417,000 base, plus UFMIP
FICO + RATIOS: Max DTI 50% + DU approval Max DTI DU approval
Owner Occupied
Non occupant co-signers allowed (co signers income not considered in limitations
Non occupant co borrowers not allowed.
140% of Medium Income Limitations; Income calculated per HUD - not by family size
Customary and reasonable closing cost fees allowed
Manual lock at (must be in Ready for Docs Status)
Rates posted on page 8 of rate sheet (3030HELP)
* 1-year home buyers warranty is required including stove, oven and refrigerator.
* Home Inspection is required (i.e. evidence of payment on HUD I)
* Quote fees in BOX C of LE and list service provider on SSPL
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4. CALIFORNIA INCOME LIMITS for HELP USE 140%
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5. CALIFORNIA INCOME LIMITS for HELP USE 140%
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6. CALIFORNIA INCOME LIMITS USE 140%
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7. NEVADA INCOME LIMITS for HELP – USE 140%
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8. IMPORTANT! – How to enter Grant in DO
HELPis NOT a lender credit nor an “other asset”.
There are 2 places on the 1003 which the grant funds need to be entered correctly in order for the DU to run properly. The below are screen prints of how to enter in DO/DU. We want your approval to be accurate. AVOID incorrect approvals – due to incorrect input. These are screen prints from POINT.
Important factors : Borrowers with good credit and low ratios have better chance of approval.
How to enter on Page 1 of the 1003 under source of down payment:
List as FHA Gift Source Nonprofit/Religious/Community-Non-Seller Funder
How to enter on Page 2 of the 1003 under the asset screen:
Gift
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9. How to enter Grant if using Encompass
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10. Can I have an MCC Tax Credit with the HELP Product? Yes! CA only.
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11. An MCC Credit can help you reduce your ratios. (CA only)
When using a MCC Credit, use the CalHFA income/sales limits, whichever is lower.
$500 fee (Section B of LE)
Combine your HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS with an MCC Credit – however remember MCC requires you to be a 1st time h/b; HELP does not.
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12. For income and sales price limitations for the MCC product, go to
Using an MCC?
For income and sales price limitations for the MCC product, go to
See Products
“Mcc” Calhfa
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