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Affordable Housing Programs

Let’s talk it over. You may be able to afford your own home after all. We can help you access a number of government-sponsored and other affordable housing programs designed for the non-traditional homebuyer, for just about any kind of property you’re considering.

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Affordable housing programs include:

  • Mortgages for modular homes or double- and single-wide mobile homes with permanent foundations on owned land.
  • No closing cost mortgage options, ideal for first-time homebuyers and those with limited savings. Whether your household is expanding or you want to upgrade your living space, the savings can add up to thousands of dollars.
  • HomeReady® from Fannie Mae offers expanded eligibility and is designed for creditworthy low- to moderate-income borrowers. It allows co-borrowers who don’t live in the home, such as parents, relatives or others who want to help, to be included on the mortgage. You can get started with a down payment as low as 3%, and the down payment and closing costs can be paid from sources other than your own funds.

USDA Loans

These government-backed loans are primarily intended to help lower-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Significantly, USDA loans offer 100% financing to qualified buyers and allow for all closing costs to be either paid for by the seller or financed into the loan. To qualify, properties must be located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) RD Home Loan "footprint." The funds may be used to purchase an existing single-family dwelling. Talk to a Community Bank mortgage specialist to determine if you or your intended property qualify. Income and other limitations may apply. Call or email your local mortgage banker or stop into your local Community Bank branch.

Key Features:

  • Zero down payment
  • For owner-occupied and single-family homes
  • Property must be in eligible rural area (as defined by USDA)
  • Up to 102% loan-to-value ratio
  • Seller can contribute up to 6% of sales price to be used for closing costs and pre-paid interest and tax escrows
  • Income and other limitations may apply

Local Affordable Home Loan Programs

Community Bank participates in other local affordable housing agencies in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Massachusetts. In conjunction with these programs, borrowers may qualify for a Community Bank Affordable Loan. This product does not require mortgage-related closing costs to be paid by the borrower and offers an interest rate below the bank’s standard no closing cost mortgage loan.


 

The No Closing Cost option is valid on most owner occupied, 1–4-family residential properties. Condominiums and single-wide mobile homes are not eligible for a no closing cost mortgage. Double-wide mobile homes are eligible for the no closing cost mortgage only if permanently attached to a foundation. Mobile home financing is not available in the state of Florida. ADDITIONAL “NO CLOSING COSTS” PRODUCT DISCLOSURE: “No closing costs” means no: origination fee/points; application fee; flood certification fee; credit report fee; appraisal fee or construction inspections (Construction Product Only); mortgage recording or e-recording fee; bankruptcy search fee, UCC fee, abstract update or title search fee; lender title insurance fee; tax service fee, bank attorney or closing fee; mortgage recording tax, mortgage recording fee, intangible tax, or documentary stamps. Should the no closing cost mortgage be closed or discharged within the first three years, the Bank may collect the third-party closing costs from the customer that were waived when the loan was opened. Other applicable fees/ charges, including documentary stamps, state tax on deed, deed stamps or deed transfer taxes are not mortgage closing costs and will not be paid by the Bank. Community Bank will not pay for a survey, nor any item that is ordinarily paid for by the seller. If a customer selects an attorney to represent him/her or elects to obtain owner title insurance, the customer is responsible for those attorney fees and owner title premiums. Property and hazard insurance are required and are the responsibility of the borrower. For mortgages with less than 20% down payment, private mortgage insurance (PMI) may be required and customer is responsible for PMI premiums.

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