The Utah based Chenoa Fund Grant is the favorite program available for most Utah home buyers. With this grant it does not matter if you are a first time buyer or have owned a home before. The grant will be completely forgiven shortly after closing. You are virtually receiving instant equity in your home. All programs with the Chenoa Fund Grant will require a homebuyer to qualify for an FHA first mortgage. When a home buyer is ready for closing they are able to receive 3.5% grant/gift of the purchase price of the home they are purchasing. Typically this will cover your entire down payment for the home. There are no geographical restriction so the grant is available for the entire state of Utah.
The Utah Housing Score Loan is Utah mortgage loan program for borrowers who do not meet the minimum Fico requirement of the FirstHome or HomeAgain loan. For the Score Loan Utah Housing Corporation has set a 620 mid score for the minimum fico score. You still must be able to qualify and meet all the requirements for an FHA backed mortgage. The DPA portion allows for up to 4% of the FHA first mortgage loan in the form of a fixed rate second lien and can go towards down payment and/or closing costs. The property must be owner occupied and throughout the term of the UHC loan no portion of the property may be rented.
Qualification and Requirements:*
Must qualify for an FHA loan
Minimum of 620 mid Fico score
Purchase loans only
4% of the first loan amount is available for DPA
May be used anywhere in Utah
Must follow maximum income limits
Debt ratio will be limited to a maximum of 45%
Homebuyer Education required within 90 days of closing
Maximum income limit is $95,800
No maximum purchase price
The Utah Housing Corporation offers several options for down payment assistance programs for first time buyers and buyers who have previously owned a home. Utah legislation created the Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) in 1975 to serve the public to provide an adequate supply of money with mortgage loans at a reasonable interest rate. This Utah mortgage homebuyer program is very helpful with low to moderate income families.
Since the UHC was created it has grown to offer five different types of programs. Each program has its unique advantages and helps Utah home ownership grow. You can explore each loan by clicking the link below.
The Utah Housing First Time Buyer Program called FirstHome Loan is a great program for any first time buyer. The Utah housing First Time Buyer Program allows for up to 6% of the first mortgage loan as down payment assistance (DPA). This DPA is in the form of a 30 year fixed rate second loan. The DPA can be used for down payment and/or closing costs for the FHA first mortgage. You must be a first time buyer and be able to qualify for an FHA mortgage.
Qualification and Requirements:*
Must qualify for an FHA loan
No Portion of the property may be rented throughout the term of the UHC Loan
6% of the first loan amount is available for DPA
Minimum of 660 Fico score
No geographical restriction in Utah
See below for income and max purchase price
Income and Purchase Price Limits for Utah Housing Loans
