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Thursday, October 16, 2008

NEW Financing Programs for Home Buyers in Maryland

American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) FUNDS AREA NOW AVAILABLE EVEN IN THIS SLOW MARKET! GET STARTED NOW!
The American Dream Downpayment Initiative is a first time home buyer assistance program that encourages home ownership for lower income and minority households in Maryland. If you are a first time home buyer in Baltimore, Harford County or anywhere in Maryland and you are struggling to come up with a downpayment, enough money for closing costs or money to make improvements to your house, the ADDI program maybe a solution.

What are the benefits?
$10,000 downpayment and closing assistance structured as a 5-year loan , forgivable 20 percent per year.

What are the restrictions?
Buyer must contribute at least $1,000 towards purchase of your home in Maryland and must use the property as their primary residence. The buyer must secure an HQS (Housing Quality Standard) Home Inspection on the property. The home must be free of any flaking, peeling, or chipping paint surfaces. Closing on the property must occur within 90 days of the contract date. Loan is forgivable over 5 years.

America Dream Downpayment Initiative 2008 Income Limits:
1 persons $43,0502
2 persons $49,2003
3 persons $55,3504
4 persons $61,5005
5 persons $66,4006
6 persons $71,3507
7 persons $76,2508
8 persons $81,200

CDA Loan Program (Community Development Administration)The CDA loan program has a large variety of loan products that offer first time home buyers below market mortgage interest rates and flexible home loans. The CDA current has six low-interest rate mortgage programs:
Interest Rate Points APR
6.375% 3-point Mortgage 6.771%
6.500% 2-point Mortgage 6.797%
6.625% 1-point Mortgage 6.824%
6.750% 0-point Mortgage 6.851%
7.250% 2% Closing Grant (0 points) 7.155%
7.500% 3% Closing Grant (0 point) 7.305%

The rates are frequently reviewed and subject to change. CLICK HERE and start your loan application now or simply call Robert B. McArtor today! 410-879-0622
equal housing opportunity.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

NEW RURAL MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM for HARFORD, BALTIMORE COUNTY


The United States Department of Agriculture has introduced a new Mortgage Loan Program for Baltimore County, Harford County and Cecil County Homes called the Guaranteed Rural Housing or GRH program. It offers 100% Financing with NO Mortgage Insurance and allows a 6% Seller Contribution! Income and Property location limits apply. CLICK HERE and provide your contact information and property address you are interested in purchasing. We will help you determine if the property is eligible for this financing option. SPECIAL...SPECIAL.....if you buy your home through our preferred mortgage lender, you will receive a $500 Broker Credit! AND a HOME WARRANTY from our TEAM as a thank you for your business. Robert B. McArtor, REALTOR with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. serves the Baltimore, Harford County, Cecil County and Surrounding Areas! Call Now at 410-879-0622 or simply visit Maryland HOMES Team website.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

BUY YOUR FIRST HOME IN MARYLAND and SAVE $7,500 on YOUR INCOME TAXES

The Government is Helping Americans Buy Their First Home.

What an incredible opportunity for first-time homebuyers in Maryland, Harford, Baltimore Cecil County and surrounding areas!
In addition to a huge selection of homes in Maryland to choose from, and near-record low interest rates on solid, 30 year fixed rate mortgages, and far more affordable prices, first-time homebuyers in Baltimore now have the added incentive of a $7,500 federal income tax credit to help them buy their first home!*


One simple phone call to Robert B. McArtor with Maryland HOMES Team and we will get you on the road to homeownership. Meet with our friendly, knowledgeable Long and Foster real estate staff member. While you're at it, meet with a Prosperity Mortgage loan officer and get pre-qualified for a mortgage.


*Legislation has just been passed by Congress and signed by the President, granting first-time homebuyers a tax credit of up to $7,500 on their federal income tax return if they purchase a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009