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NOW Loan - Williamson County

A Home Ownership NOW loan (NOW) offers low to moderate-income homebuyers in Williamson County 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.

Geographic Eligibility:

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

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

The first mortgage can also be an FHA loan if the property is located in zip codes:  37027, 37064, 37065, 37067, 37068 or 37069 and if area median income does not exceed 115% (see income criteria below)*

  • The home must be located in: Williamson county
  • 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.  THF will assist the client in locating the most appropriate and convenient agency.
  • 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)

Income Criteria:
(Effective 12/1/2011)

Tier 1 (60% of area media income)
Household gross (before taxes) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $28,250
2 people:................. $32,250
3 people:................. $36,300
4 people:................. $40,300
5 people:................. $43,550
6 people:................. $46,750
7 people:................. $50,000
8 people:................. $53,200


  • 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) Household gross (before taxes) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $37,600
2 people:................. $43,000
3 people:................. $48,350
4 people:................. $53,700
5 people:................. $58,000
6 people:................. $62,300
7 people:................. $66,600
8 people:................. $70,900
  • 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) Household gross (before taxes) income is at or below:
 
1 person:................. $47,000
2 people:................. $53,700
3 people:................. $60,400
4 people:................. $67,100
5 people:................. $72,500
6 people:................. $77,850
7 people:................. $83,250
8 people:................. $88,600
  • 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)

Household gross (before taxes) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $54,050
2 people:................. $61,750
3 people:................. $69,450
4 people:................. $77,200
5 people:................. $83,350
6 people:................. $89,550
7 people:................. $95,700
8 people:................. $101,900
  • 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


*Tier 4 (120% of area median income) -
1st mortgage must be a conforming conventional (fixed rate), VA or USDA Rural Development loan


Household gross (before taxes) income is at or below:
1 person:................. $56,400
2 people:................. $64,450
3 people:................. $72,500
4 people:................. $80,550
5 people:................. $87,000
6 people:................. $93,450
7 people:................. $99,850
8 people:................. $106,300

  • 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


 

Enrollment:
  • Interested borrowers should call THF at (615) 780-7000 to enroll in homebuyer education classes and for additional information

  • Borrower must complete a THF Borrower Application.  This can be completed at THF or at the Homebuyer Education Agency. 
     
  • Lenders should fill out the Request for Loan Approval Form  and the Underwriting Guidelines and send the forms to THF 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 (615) 780-7000 or email mail@thehousingfund.org.

 


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