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HomeReady mortgage addresses common financial challenges and offers expanded eligibility guidelines, such as:
Offering a 3% down payment option. First-time and repeat homebuyers can purchase a home with a down payment as low as 3% of the purchase price.
Supporting extended families. For the first time, income from a household member who is not a borrower (i.e., they won’t be on the mortgage) will be considered. This means in multi-generational households, the income of children, grandparents, other extended family members and non-relatives may help buyers qualify for a HomeReady mortgage.
Allowing co-borrower flexibility. All borrowers do not have to reside in the property. For example, parents, who won’t be living in the home, can be co-borrowers on the loan to help their children qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home. Income limits may apply.
Accepting additional income sources. Rental payments may be considered as another allowable income source to help qualify a buyer (i.e., rental payments from a basement apartment).