HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUMMARY Product Description Allowable Origination Channel Program Name Second mortgage loan program to be used in conjunction with: FHA Fixed Rate Fannie Mae Fixed 30-year Conforming Product (DU) Fannie Mae Housing Authority Product Fannie Mae HomeReady with Community Second Freddie Mac Fixed 30 Conforming Product (LPA) Freddie Mac Home Possible with Community Second VA Retail and Wholesale Program Approval Expiration Housing Authority Subject to Availability approval expires: 6/28/2019 City of Tuscaloosa 2201 University Boulevard Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Contact: Kimberly Montgomery Telephone: (205) 248-5084 Email: kmontgomery@tuscaloosa.com Website: https://www.tuscaloosa.com/business/disaster-recovery/residential-programs/programoverview Housing Authority EIN 63-6001379 DPA Provider Classification Government Entity Secondary Financing Programs First Mortgage Maximum LTV First Mortgage Maximum CLTV Fannie Mae Conforming Product: Refer to Product Profile Fannie Mae HomeReady with Community Second: Refer to Product Profile o Purchase only: o 1 unit: LTV >95-97% (NO first-time home-buyer (FTHB) requirement). o Purchase and Limited Cash Out (Rate/Term): o 1 unit: 95% FRM; 90% ARM Fannie Mae Conforming Product: Refer to Product Profile for CLTV requirements, may not exceed limits in product profile Fannie Mae HomeReady: Refer to Product Profile Maximum Second Mortgage Loan Amount The CLTV may not exceed 105% on HomeReady loans, unless further restricted by product profile. The sum of all financing may not exceed 105% of the cost to acquire the property plus any normal prepaid expenses. Up to $5,000 Page 1
Second Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Minimum Borrower Down Payment 0% Fannie Mae Conforming Product: Refer to Product Profile Fannie Mae HomeReady with Community Second: Refer to Product Profile NOTE: If first mortgage guidelines are higher than the Agency s for borrower s minimum investment, the first mortgage guidelines prevail. Second Mortgage Purpose Down payment Closing costs Second Mortgage Loan This second mortgage loan is a 0% simple interest no monthly payment deferred loan. There is a 5 Repayment Terms year affordability period. Repayment is due in full upon sale, transfer, lease, refinancing, change of ownership or home no longer is occupied as primary residence. Loan proceeds may not be used to pay off other loans, advances or consumer debts. However, if any of the following repayment triggering events occur, the principal balance and any accrued interest shall be due and payable in full: Evidence of the act of fraud committed to falsely obtain assistance funds The property is sold Transferred title Refinancing with cash out A default on the first mortgage The borrower(s) ceases to occupy the property as their principal place of residence Upon the death of the last surviving applicant The filing of any bankruptcy by the applicants Upon divorce, unless one of the applicants continues residing in the property by the decree of divorce Loan may be pre-paid in full at anytime Loan is NOT assumable Types of Financing Purchase Money Mortgage o 30 year fixed rate (No ARM, Stated Income, Interest Only, balloon payment or prepayment penalty) Occupancy Owner occupied primary residence only All co-borrowers must occupy Borrower(s) may not have an ownership interest in any other residential dwelling at the time of loan closing Geographic Location Properties must be located within City limits of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Eligible Properties Acquisition Limit: Existing and New Construction Single Family Residence: $152,000 Properties shall be sited on a permanent foundation, with a permanent utility hook-up, and may include: Single family - detached, attached Condominiums or Townhomes or Planned Urban Development -detached, attached Must be currently occupied by the owner, vacant or occupied by the homebuyer and must not have been vacated by the previous renters within the last 30 days Page 2
Authority requires a Housing Quality Standards inspection and a Lead Based Paint inspection for any homes built prior to 1978. ALL repairs called for by inspections MUST be completed prior to closing. Underwriting Refer to product profile for additional property eligibility requirements, not all property types are allowed on all products. Lender to pre-approve all borrowers for the first mortgage product. Standard FHA, Fannie Mae Conforming Product, and Fannie Mae HomeReady, VA, except as described herein: The borrower will apply for Home Purchase Assistance funds directly with City of Tuscaloosa. Upon qualification of the underwriting, the homebuyer will be issued a preapproval letter indicating the amount of assistance. Upon approval, a copy of DPA Approval Letter MUST be in each file. Eligible Borrowers Borrower(s) must qualify for the first mortgage selected. First Time Home Buyers (FTHB) only Borrowers may not currently own a house and may not have owned a house during the last three years prior to making application. Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident alien or other qualified alien. Assets Borrower must have required amount of their own funds in the transaction for type of first mortgage financing selected. All assets will be considered when calculating annual income (i.e.: checking/savings accounts, IRA s, 401(k) s, CD s, cash value life insurance, etc.). Income Limits City of Tuscaloosa Income Limits Effective April 01, 2018 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons $34,450 $39,400 $44,300 $49,200 $53,150 $57,100 $61,050 $64,950 NOTE: If first mortgage guidelines are more restrictive than the Agency s for borrower s income limit, the first mortgage guidelines prevail. MI Coverage FHA: Standard UFMIP and monthly if applicable Fannie Mae Housing Authority Product Refer to Product Profile Fannie Mae Conforming Product Refer to Product Profile Fannie Mae HomeReady and Conforming (DU) Products: Standard mortgage insurance requirements must be met, if applicable, as described in Product Profile Special Provisions Homeownership Counseling: Refer to product profile for specific product requirements Borrowers must successfully complete an 8-hour homebuyer education class provided by a HUD approved counseling agency Borrower s Certification of Completion of Homeownership Counseling is required Page 3 Fannie Mae HomeReady Only: See Product Profile for Homeownership Counseling requirements. Freddie Mac Home Possible Only: See Product Profile for Homeownership Counseling requirements. All:
May be funded by a municipality, state, county or local housing finance agency, non-profit organization, a regional Federal Home Loan Bank or an employer May be used to fund all or part of the down payment or closing costs The more restrictive down payment requirement between the product and the second mortgage will apply No reporting requirements permitted DPA Processing Fee Costs incurred for down payment assistance secondary financing program may only be included in the amount of the second lien. The fee cannot be included in the first mortgage transaction or appear on the Closing Disclosure. Special Feature Code N/A Underwriting Requirements Receipt of borrowers approval from DPA provider Receipt of DPA Funds (at closing) No cash back at closing (at closing) Copy of DPA s Executed Promissory Note, Deed of Trust and Declaration of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (at closing) First Mortgage Loan Loan documents and security instruments must conform to Agency requirements (FHA, Fannie Mae, Documents Second Mortgage Loan Documents DPA Program Restrictions That Are Not Permitted Freddie Mac, VA loan type) Loan documents and security instruments must conform to Agency requirements (FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA loan type) PRMG The may not Restrict the transfer of servicing rights of the first Mortgage Require prior notification or approval from the sponsoring authority in the event of the transfer of the first mortgage servicing rights. If there is any evidence of this verbiage in the subordinate documents, the program will no longer be eligible. Special Requirements: The First Mortgage may not be subject to a bond program loan documents and security instruments must conform to Agency requirements (FHA, Fannie Mae loan type) This Fact Sheet form and Housing Authority s Borrower Approval Letter MUST be placed in each loan file at the time of submission. Additional Comments: Approved with Closing Instructions for Closing the DPA Mortgage needs to be recorded in 2nd lien position. STATUS APPROVAL ELIGIBLE The DPA IS eligible for use with the programs below INELIGIBLE The DPA IS NOT eligible for use with the programs below CONV FHA VA USDA CONV FHA VA USDA X X X X Page 4
PRMG Approved By: PRMG DPA Review Department 01/29/2019 Name / Title Date Page 5