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$4,320 Down to Buy a $432,000 Home, Really? : San Mateo CA

Thanks to the California Housing Financing Agency (Cal HFA), first-time home shoppers can finance the purchase of their home with just about the same amount of money needed for a security deposit and first month’s rent required to move into a rental home.

Cal HFA currently provides 1.0% down payment, below market interest rate financing along with a little closing cost assistance to help home buyers finance the purchase of their first home. This program combines the Cal HFA FHA 30 year fixed rate mortgage currently (as of December 17, 2010) at 4.0% (APR 4.81%) with the California Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program (CHDAP) simple interest, silent mortgage at 3.25% (APR 3.25%).

Attention FHA Buyers!!! BIG Changes are Coming October 4th – San Mateo, CA

After October 4, 2010 FHA financing becomes much more expensive for the borrower. If you are planning to use an FHA loan program to purchase a home or refinance your home, it’s economically prudent to move quickly to avoid the increase MIP expense.



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