California is, once again, doing something to help the housing market.
We already have a potential $10,000 tax credit that is available to buyers of new home construction in 2000 (first time buyers or experienced). The home must never have been lived in. Credits of up to $10,0000 will be awarded on a first come first served basis until the $100,000,000 that has been set aside has been used up.
READ MORE: New Construction Tax Credit
Now, the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) is offering a mortgage protection program for first time buyers through their Housing Affordability Fund (H.A.F.) where buyers may receive up to $1500 per month for 6 month to help cover their mortgage payments if they lose their jobs due to layoffs. A co-buyer who is also qualified may receive a reduced payment of up to $750 per month for 6 months in the event of a layoff.
$1,000,000 has been earmarked for this program in 2009.
Here are the requirements for the Mortgage Protection Proram:
- First-time home buyer - someone who has not owned a home in the last three years
- You must open escrow April 2, 2009, or later, and close on or before Dec. 31, 2009
- You must use a California REALTOR® in the transaction
- The property must be in California
- You must be a W-2 employee (cannot be self-employed or military personnel)
Prospective users must obtain the application from their California REALTOR (applications can be obtained from the C.A.R. website or contact Monica Rodriguez at (213) 739-8380 or monicar@car.org.)
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Jeff
California has really become very por-active in programs that will help address the issues needed, and to help buyers.
Tom
Tom - It's good to see these incentives for buyers. Unfortunately at the same time we re now seeing a 1% or more increase in sales tax statewide which will lilkely affect many businesses.
Jeff
Jeff ... this subject about CAR and its new Mortgage Protection Program should and will get lots of attention. Thanks for your article.
I this morning wrote and posted my own at New Mortgage Protection Program Introduced by California Association of Realtors.
Jeff, that is a nice security blanket for first time homebuyers, and it should make them more comfortable in making the big leap into home ownership.
Jeff, this looks good...my daughter is considering a first time purchase in Santa Clarita. Though she has a good job, the mortgage protection program sounds like an awesome option - in case. ;-)
It may give the buyers some comfort that they will not be placed in a difficult situation if the job changes.
Sounds like they are going the extra mile. I know you guys need all the help you can get.