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  • Closing Cost Credit

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    WHEDA has ANOTHER way to give your Borrowers more “buying power” with a LIMITED TIME offering of a Closing Cost Credit up to $2000*!

    *Up to $2000 for Rural Closing Cost Credit; up to $1250 for Distressed Property Closing Cost Credit

    These limited time credits are great tools to pair with the Advantage Conventional HomeStyle® Renovation enhancement

    Two Options for Closing Cost Credits

      Rural Properties Closing Cost CreditDistressed Properties Closing Cost Credit 
    Amount  Up to $2000 Up to $1250
    Dates Available
    • Registration is open
    • Available on a first-come, first served basis
    • Credit ends once 300 eligible credits have funded or through loans closing on or before December 1, 2019 – whichever comes first
    • Registration is open
    • Available on a first-come, first served basis
    • Credit ends once 110 eligible credits have funded or through loans closing on or before October 1, 2019 – whichever comes first
    Requirements
    • Eligible loans must be secured by a property that was purchased:
      • as a real estate owned property after a foreclosure (or part of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transaction) or
      • in a short sale 
    • Must be used in combination with a WHEDA Advantage Conventional loan 
      • FHA loans are not eligible
    Income Limits
    • TotalQualifying Income, and annualizedmust not exceed the Rural Property Income limits
      • WHEDA Household (Compliance) income limits, purchase price limits and credit requirements apply for WHEDA  loan program
    • Total Qualifying Income, and annualized must not exceed the   Distressed Properties Income Limits
      • WHEDA Household (Compliance) income limits, purchase price limits and credit requirements apply for WHEDA  loan program
    To Reserve Funds 
    • Complete the Reservation Request for the loan
    • Log in to WHEDA-Connect and right click on loan and open “edocs”
      • The loan must be registered and locked.
    • Upload the Reservation Request under Doc Type Income Evaluation
      • All documentation requested on the Reservation Request must be available in WHEDA-Connect
    • A WHEDA underwriter will review the Reservation Request form and required documentation within 24-48 hours
    • A Reservation Decision notification will be emailed to the lender indicating the approval of the reservation or denial, when appropriate
    • Complete the Reservation Request for the loan
    • Log in to WHEDA-Connect and right click on loan and open “edocs”
      • The loan must be registered and locked
    • Upload the Reservation Request under Doc Type Income Evaluation
      • All documentation requested on the Reservation Request must be available in WHEDA-Connect
    • A WHEDA underwriter will review the Reservation Request form and required documentation within 24-48 hours
    • A Reservation Decision notification will be emailed to the lender indicating the approval of the reservation or denial, when appropriate 
    At Closing
    • The loan must close on or before December 1, 2019
    • Lenders must ensure that the Closing Cost Credit (up to $2,000) plus interested party contributions, such as seller concessions, do not exceed actual closing costs plus pre-paids
    • The WHEDA Closing Cost Credit should be reflected on page 3 of the Closing Disclosure Section L Other Credits
    • The loan must close on or before October 1, 2019
    • Lenders must ensure that the Closing Cost Credit (up to $1,250) plus interested party contributions, such as seller concessions, do not exceed actual closing costs plus pre-paids
    • The WHEDA Closing Cost Credit should be reflected on page 3 of the Closing Disclosure Section L Other Credits 

    Total of actual closing costs and pre-paids

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    (minus)

    		Interested Party Contributions including seller concessions

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    (equals)

    		Maximum Closing Cost Credit

    Forms and Exhibits

    Income Limits

    HomeStyle® Renovation is a registered trademark of Fannie Mae

  • Loan Products

  • Conventional

    The WHEDA Advantage Conventional program primarily follows Fannie Mae® guidelines with the exception of WHEDA specific overlays outlined in the  Conventional Eligibility Matrix and Conventional Underwriting guide*.

    Features and Benefits:

    • Available statewide to all WHEDA approved lenders
    • Single Family Residence, including condominiums and manufactured homes; and 2-4 unit properties.
    • 620 minimum credit score with AUS approval
    • Reduced Mortgage Insurance and No Mortgage Insurance Options
    • Reduced interest rates options for first-time home buyers(1), eligible veterans(2) or borrowers purchasing a home in a designated target area(3).
    • HomeStyle® Renovation option available. (Originators must certified via pre-recorded training)
    • Eligible down payment assistance options using WHEDA Easy Close or WHEDA Capital Access
    • Eligible properties:
      • Single Family Residence
      • Condominiums
      • Manufactured homes
      • 2-4-unit properties

    Requirements:

    • Eligibility Requirements outlined in the Conventional Eligibility Matrix, Conventional Underwriting Guide, and AMI/Compliance Income Chart.
      • Annual Qualifying Income in relation to FNMA Area Median Income (AMI) will affect program eligibility, MI coverage allowed, and pricing.
      • ALL loans must be <  the Compliance Income limit, Purchase Price Limits, and/or Loan Limits for the program, county and total household size.

    FTHB / VALOR/Target Area reduced interest rate options:

    Borrowers may be eligible to receive lower interest rates if they meet the definition of a first time home buyer, are an eligible veteran, or are purchasing a home in a designated target area.  

    (1)First time home buyer: is defined as an individual who has not had an interest in a principal residence, or had the benefit of homeownership, in the last three years.

    (2) Eligible Veteran: is defined as a military veteran who served in active duty and was discharged under honorable conditions as verified by a DD-214.

    (3)Designated Target Areas: Economically distressed areas as identified by federal or state guidelines.

    *Any guideline that is not specifically addressed on the Matrix or within the Guide will follow the requirements outlined in the Fannie Mae Selling Guide.

    FHA

     

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    Capital Access Advantage DPA

    Use the Capital Access Advantage to help qualify more borrowers for an affordable WHEDA mortgage. A Capital Access second mortgage is a low-cost, deferred down payment assistance loan for home buyers in Wisconsin.

    WHEDA is excited to waive the Capital Access Down Payment Assistance “high housing needs” restriction for a LIMITED time!

    FEATURES

    • Minimum loan amount $3,050
    • Maximum loan is the greater of 3% (3.5% if FHA) of the purchase prices or $3,050
    • 0.00% APR with no monthly payments
    • Can be used with both WHEDA Conventional Advantage and FHA Advantage loans
    • No pre-payment penalty

    **Limited Waiver: No property restrictions on a minimum of 425 loans.  Available on a first come, first serve basis.**
    Take advantage of this benefit today!

    Register Your 1st Mortgage and Capital Access DPA

    Documents

    Program Requirements

    Capital Access Advantage home buyers must meet the following program requirements:

    • The only cost is a recording fee of $30
    • Must pair the Capital Access Advantage with a WHEDA first mortgage loan up to 105% 
    • Eligible properties must be located in a high housing need market area - Register today to waive this restriction!
    • Income and purchase price limits apply

    How to Register or Rate Lock a Capital Access Advantage DPA loan in WHEDA-Connect

     

    Easy Close DPA

    Home Improvement Loan Program

     

    Income & Purchase Price Limits