Qualifications For First Time Home Buyer Programs

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  1. – Many first-time buyer programs require at least one borrower who is a "first-time buyer," but that doesn’t mean you won’t qualify if you have purchased a home before. The definition of "first-time buyer" generally means a borrower who has not purchased a residential property within the past 3 years.

    Qualification For Fha Loans Minimum credit score needed. An important part of your loan application is your credit record, including your credit score. As of June, 2015, the minimum FHA loan credit score is 580. If your credit score is between 500 and 579, you may be eligible for FHA financing as long as the loan-to-value.

    Borrower Eligibility Requirements | CA Housing Finance Agency – CalHFA’s down payment programs MyHome and School Teacher and employee assistance program require you to be a first-time homebuyer. See the definition of a first-time homebuyer. Be sure to check the borrower eligibility section of each individual loan program for program-specific requirements such as income limits.