Homebuyers Tax Credit Highlights
The $7500 tax credit for homes purchased in 2008 did not require the tax credit to be repaid upon sale of the property to an unrelated party.
Borrowers must demonstrate they do not have delinquent federal debts such as student loans, federal assistance programs and/or outstanding obligations with the IRS.
Borrowers must provide evidence they do not have garnishments outstanding on their paystubs.
Using first-time home buyer tax credits indicates a credit advance in the form of a second lien and may require monthly repayments.
The second lien may not exceed the total amount needed for the down payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses – there can be no cash back to the borrower.
If payments are required, they must be included within the qualifying ratios and, when combined with the first mortgage, cannot exceed the borrower’s reasonable ability to pay.
If payments are not required, the loan must be deferred for at least 36 months to not consider in the qualifying ratio’s and/or borrower’s reasonable ability to pay.
If the lender, seller or other interested party who may benefit from the transaction advances the tax credit on behalf of the borrower, the funds may not be used to meet the 3.5% minimum down payment requirement. In these instances the borrower would be required to document their own funds for the down payment. The tax credit could then be applied to additional down payment and closing costs, as long as it does not result in cash back to borrower.
That’s all the information I have right now. I will update you as I get more. Inform your realtors so they are up to date as well.
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