HRCCU’s First-Time Homebuyer Dream Program
Make your dream of owning a home a reality!
If you are a first-time homebuyer, HRCCU can make your dream of being approved for a mortgage and owning a home that much easier to come to fruition.
With our Homebuyer Dream Program, qualified borrowers may receive a grant up to $19,500 towards a down payment and/or closing costs.
Buying your first home can be daunting.
Maybe you’ve been told that first-time home buying is a process riddled with endless paperwork and hidden fees.
At HRCCU, we strive to make your home buying experience painless. Our team will guide you through every step, always with your best interest at the forefront.
By financing your mortgage through a credit union, you have more options than those at banks or other financial institutions — like the First-Time Homebuyer Program.
Borrowers must be a first-time homebuyer who have not owned a home in the last three years.
Income limits apply and are based on the location of the home you hope to purchase. The income limit is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income for the county in which the household is purchasing.
For HRCCU members, this includes Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Rensselaer counties. It also includes the towns of Cohoes, Watervliet or Green Island.
Homebuyers must also be able to show that they have $1,000 in a savings account to cover down payment and closing costs. A first time home buyer certification is also required by an approved HUD counselor.
For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Homebuyer Dream Program Guidelines.
Participants must meet the definition of a “first–time homebuyer” which, based on the definition by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), is defined as an individual who meets any of the following criteria:
This program is offered on a first come, first served basis with an end date of August 31, 2024, so don’t miss out.
When it’s time for you to embark on the very important first-home purchase, our financial experts are ready to help make your home-buying dreams come true.
Contact an HRCCU Mortgage Specialist today to learn more and apply for the Homebuyer Dream Program.
For more details or to apply for our Homebuyer Dream Loan Program, contact us at at (518) 886-3400 and press 3 to speak with a loan specialist.