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My Community Mortgage Case Study

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FNMA’s My Community Mortgage Program was designed for first time home buyers in who only have three percent of the sale price for a down payment, which can be gifted and you should have a minimum FICO score of at least 660. Lower FICO scores may be allowable, but you’ll need to discuss lower scores with your lender and any additional lender overlays that might be included.

The Fannie Mae My Community Loan Program allows home buyers to qualify for a mortgage at conforming interest rates and lower PMI premiums, which could make it more attractive than other programs like FHA’s 3.5 percent down payment program.

Unlike FHA, the My Community Mortgage Programs requires at least one home buyer to attend an approved First Time Home Buyer Course. …show more content…

Fannie Mae allows for a flexible source of down payment and down payment assistance. It can be the home buyer’s cash on hand, but I strongly recommend you be able to document the source, gift from a relative or even from the employer is …show more content…

While most loans programs require two years of these incomes, this program will consider your part-time income if you can document it for 12 consecutive months.

It’s also worth noting that the My Community Mortgage Program is eligible on Condominium, Town homes and Manufactured Homes on a permanent foundation the meets Fannie Mae’s minimum property standards.

First-time home buyers wishing to purchase two to four unit properties require a down payment of five percent on a fixed-rate mortgage and 10 percent on an adjustable rate mortgage. You’ll also need to occupy one of the units and need to prepare to have at least six months reserves equal to your monthly principle, interest, taxes and insurance payments to qualify.

The My Community Mortgage Program requires private mortgage insurance. Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation or MGIC is a likely provider your lender will select, so I’ve provided their current pricing

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