From the category archives:

State Programs

California Housing Finance Agency – CalHFA CHDAP Funds Available Balance

by Scott Schang August 28, 2009

The California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP) is a deferred [...]

California Housing Finance Agency – CalHFA Federally Designated Targeted Areas

by Scott Schang August 28, 2009

There are some definite advantages to purchasing a home in one of California’s Targeted Areas. Thirty-three of California’s 58 counties have targeted areas – with Los Angeles having almost half. Purchasing [...]

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California Housing Finance Agency – CalHFA Property Requirements

by Scott Schang August 28, 2009

The CalHFA program is available on a statewide basis; [...]

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California Housing Finance Agency – CalHFA Borrower Requirements

by Scott Schang August 28, 2009

In order to qualify for a CalHFA loan, certain eligibility [...]

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H.R. 600 – FHA Seller -Financed Downpayment Reform Act of 2009

by Scott Schang January 31, 2009

Here’s an important update from GroundSwell2 – a grass roots effort to save FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Assistance:
Downpayment Assistance = Economic Impact

Downpayment assistance (DPA) programs in the U.S. had a major beneficial impact on the economy last year, creating $38.6 billion in revenues, 235,000 jobs, and $4.6 billion in total tax revenues, according to an economic-impact [...]

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Down Payment Assistance for CalSTRS and CalPERS Members – Low to No Down Payment Home Purchase Loans

by Scott Schang August 27, 2008

Every day seems to bring new challenges for new home buyers looking to purchase homes in the State of California. As home prices drop to seemingly jaw dropping levels California Teachers and Public Employees are making up a large percentage of first time home buyers entering this market.

If you do not belong to special organization [...]

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CalPERS Home Loan Options for California Teachers and Public Employees

by Scott Schang August 19, 2008

The following information can be found on the CalPERS member site here and has been summarized and reproduced here for your convenience.

The CalPERS Member Home Loan Program offers a variety of loan options to help you purchase your home. There is no requirement to be a first-time homebuyer, no minimum vesting requirement, and you are [...]

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