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NOW Loan - CLARKSVILLE, TN

A Home Ownership NOW loan (NOW) offers low to moderate-income homebuyers in Clarksville, TN four tiers of financial assistance depending upon the total household income. This is a second mortgage loan with a low monthly payment of $50. With one phone call and a few simple forms, you will be on your way to home ownership.


For a printable summary sheet click here.  (Note:  Summary sheet may not represent all information.  See info below for more details).



Geographic Eligibility:

CLARKSVILLE, TN - The property must be located in zips: 37040, 37042 or 37043 

The first mortgage loan must be an FHA, THDA (Great Rate), VA, USDA Rural Development or conforming conventional fixed rate loan offered by an FHA TN-approved lender.   

*Note:
  If area median income (AMI) is 120%, the first mortgage must be a conforming conventional (fixed rate), VA or USDA Rural Development loan (see income criteria below).

  • The home must be located in: Clarksville, TN (in zip codes 37040, 37042 or 37043)
  • The home must be the buyer’s primary residence.
Requirements:
  • All NOW loans are secured by a Promissory Note and a Second Deed of Trust, subordinated only to a first mortgage

  • All borrowers are required to complete Homebuyer Education classes before closing.  These classes are offered by THDA approved counseling agencies.  Contact Angela Belcher at 931-572-8454 to sign up for a class.

  • Borrower must complete a THF Borrower Application.  This can be completed at the Homebuyer Education class.

  • Borrower must contribute at least 1% of the sales price from their own funds to the purchase

  • All borrowers must be at or below the area median income (AMI) for the tier.

Income Criteria:
(Effective 12/1/2011)

Tier 1 (60% of area media income) - 1st mortgage can be an FHA, THDA (Great Rate), VA, USDA Rural Dev. or conforming conventional
Household gross (before taxes) income must be at or below:
1 person:................. $22,750
2 people:................. $26,000
3 people:................. $29,250
4 people:................. $32,500
5 people:................. $35,100
6 people:................. $37,700
7 people:................. $40,300
8 people:................. $42,900

  • Clients can borrow up to $7000 for Closing Costs, Prepaids and Down Payment Assistance
  • The interest rate is 5%
  • Loan will include a variable recording fee and a processing fee of $350

 

Tier 2 (80% of area median income) - 1st mortgage can be an FHA, THDA (Great Rate), VA, USDA Rural Dev. or conforming conventional
Your household gross (before take-out) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $30,350
2 people:................. $34,700
3 people:................. $39,050
4 people:................. $43,350
5 people:................. $46,850
6 people:................. $50,300
7 people:................. $53,800
8 people:................. $57,250
  • Clients can borrow up to $7000 for Closing Costs, Prepaids, and Down Payment Assistance
  • The interest rate is 7%
  • Loan will include a variable recording fee and a processing fee of $350.00

 

Tier 3 (100% of area median income) - 1st mortgage can be an FHA, THDA (Great Rate), VA, USDA Rural Dev. or conforming conventional
 Your household gross (before take-out) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $37,950
2 people:................. $43,400
3 people:................. $48,800
4 people:................. $54,200
5 people:................. $58,550
6 people:................. $62,900
7 people:................. $67,250
8 people:................. $71,550
  • Clients can borrow up to $5000 for Closing Costs, Prepaids, and Down Payment Assistance
  • The interest rate is 8%
  • Loan will include a variable recording fee and a processing fee of $350

Tier 4 (115% of area median income) - 1st mortgage can be an FHA, THDA (Great Rate), VA, USDA Rural Dev. or conforming conventional
Your household gross (before take-out) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $43,650
2 people:................. $49,900
3 people:................. $56,100
4 people:................. $62,350
5 people:................. $67,350
6 people:................. $72,350
7 people:................. $77,300
8 people:................. $82,300

  • Clients can borrow up to $5000 for Closing Costs, Prepaids, and Down Payment Assistance
  • The interest rate is 8%
  • Loan will include a variable recording fee and a processing fee of $350


*Tier 4 (120% of area median income) - 1st mortgage must be a conforming conventional (fixed rate), VA or USDA Rural Development loan
 Your household gross (before take-out) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $45,550
2 people:................. $52,050
3 people:................. $58,550
4 people:................. $65,050
5 people:................. $70,250
6 people:................. $75,450
7 people:................. $80,700
8 people:................. $85,900

  • Clients can borrow up to $5000 for Closing Costs, Prepaids, and Down Payment Assistance
  • The interest rate is 8%
  • Loan will include a variable recording fee and a processing fee of $350


 

Enrollment:
  • Interested borrowers should call THF at (931) 572-8454 to enroll in homebuyer education classes and for additional information

  • Borrower must complete a THF Borrower Application.  This can be completed at the Homebuyer Education class.

      
  • Lenders should fill out the Clarksville - Request for Loan Approval Form and the Underwriting Guidelines and e-mail the forms to  abelcher@thehousingfund.org along with the backup documentation requested.

  • The Housing Fund cannot begin underwriting until we have received both a completed Borrower Application and Lender Loan package.

  • THF will work with the client’s closing attorney to fund the loan and funds will be wired at the time of closing
For further information please call (931) 572-8454 or email abelcher@thehousingfund.org.

 


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