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Home Advantage Downpayment Assistance

Home Advantage also offers downpayment assistance. This second mortgage loan program has a 0% interest rate, payment deferred for 30 years, and combines with the Home Advantage first mortgage loan program. Borrowers must meet the income limits for the Home Advantage Program first mortgage.

MAXIMUM INCOME LIMIT

To be eligible for a Home Advantage downpayment assistance loan, you must not exceed the following income limits:  Statewide $180,000

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

Borrowers must attend a Commission-sponsored homebuyer seminar prior to reserving funds under the Home Advantage Program. Cash back to borrowers is not allowed.

MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT

Eligible households in all counties may qualify for a maximum loan amount of up to 3% or 4% of the total loan amount or up to 5% using our Home Advantage conventional or FHA loan.

A participating loan officer can help you determine the sales price you can afford, how much cash you will need to close, and how much you can borrow on a Home Advantage loan.

PARTICIPATING LENDERS

See Premier Participating Lenders who have been helpful to homebuyers.

Further restrictions apply.

NEEDS BASED OPTION

Find out more about the Home Advantage DPA Needs Based Option. This Program offers up to $10,000 for borrowers using our Home Advantage loan and who are under certain income limits.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about the Home Advantage Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, please contact Dietrich Schmitz at 206-287-4459 or toll free at 800-767-4663, Ext. 459, or by e-mail dietrich.schmitz@wshfc.org.