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WHAT IS LAUNCH – DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE?

A grant from Launch – Down Payment Assistance helps first-time homebuyers with assistance for down payment, closing costs and counseling costs.

Up to $20,000 per household may be requested.

Funds are available on a first-come, first served basis, until funds are exhausted. Funds renew each year in the spring, subject to availability.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for a LAUNCH – DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE grant you must:

Be a first-time homebuyer at or below 80% area median household income;  HUD Income Limits

Purchase an Owner-occupied 1–4 family property, Townhouse, Condominium, Cooperative or Manufactured Home deeded as Real Estate;

Contribute a minimum of $500 towards the purchase of the home;

Complete a required state, HUD, or FHLBank Indianapolis-approved homebuyer counseling course; LAUNCH – DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE funds may be used to cover the cost of counseling.

Total housing debt including principal, interest, taxes and insurance (and any HOA dues) not to exceed 40% of total household gross income.

The LAUNCH – DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE grant can be used in conjunction with any eligible purchase mortgage and borrower must meet all Fannie/Freddie loan eligibility and requirements.

Income must be evaluated on a per household basis, considering all persons that will be living in the home, and must be at or below 80% of the HUD area median income limit, based on household size and geographic location.

Borrowers will sign a retention agreement at close; if the home is sold in the first five years a portion of the grant will need to be returned, calculated on a pro-rated basis.

All loans are subject to credit review, underwriting guidelines, verification of identity, and approval.  Maximum Loan Amount of $806,500.  Grand River Bank loan application must be approved in order to be considered for the grant program.

Additional terms and conditions apply.