FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS ALASKA

FHA First Time Home Buyer Programs have been helping Alaska residents since 1934 

 

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS ALASKA

A knowledgeable & licensed Alaska 'First Time Home Buyer Program' Specialist can offer you a better loan including:

  • Low down payments (if any)

  • 24 Hour Pre-Approval

  • Low closing costs

  • Easier credit qualifying

  • Access to many of the Unique &

    State Specific Federal Government Backed Programs that may be available to Alaska First Time Buyers.

Alaska First Time Home Buyer Loan

If you’re buying your first home, then this is the perfect place to start. And don't fear: We have the first time home buyer specialist that answer all the questions you want to ask, — and, those you haven't thought of yet.  home easier and less expensive than any other types of real estate mortgage home loan programs.

Buy a home in Alaska with help from a Family Member

When buying a home, almost every lender will want to know where your down payment came from. If someone in your family is helping you with that down payment, it is called a Gift of Equity, a special FHA loan program.

Alaska USDA Home Loan

If you live in a small town, rural area or farmlands situated in a location approved by USDA Rural Development, you may be able to purchase a home with up to 100% financing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were designed to encourage rural development, meaning city homes are excluded. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets lending guidelines for the program, which is why it can feel confident in your home financing decisions with step-by-step guidance from an experienced USDA Mortgage Banker.

 

Buying a 'Fixer Upper' in Alaska & Adding Additional Funds for Home Improvements

An FHA 203K Purchase and Rehab Loan can work in this situation. The 203K has many advantages. Put simply it is a mortgage insured by FHA that allows a home buyer to add rehab funds into a mortgage.

VA Veterans Home Loans in Alaska

The VA Home Loan is a Federal Program designed for United States Armed Forces, Military Retiree, Veterans, National Guard and Reservists, as well as Spouses.

Alaska Construction Home Loan

At last, a single loan that lets borrowers finance the construction of their home. You can even 'bundle the purchase of the land' land with your construction loan under what is called the 'One Time Close' loan. Guidelines for this program, can be found by clicking here: 'FHA Construction Loan Programs'  or here: 'VA Construction Loan Programs'

Buying a 2 Family or 3 Family Investment Property in Alaska

You can buy from a duplex residence all the way up to a 4 unit home with a Government Backed FHA Loan , as long as the property is owner occupied. .

Alaska FHA Home Loan

How it works:

 

√   Determine the type of FHA Government Loan that best fits your needs.

 

√       Complete an easy 2 minute application form.

 

√   We will forward your application to one and only one  FHA Approved Lender who can best help you based upon:

 

  • The type of loan you requested

  • Your down-payment (if purchase loan)

  • The location (State) your property is located

  • Your credit history

  • The best rate available for your loan

 

√    An FHA Loan Specialist will respond within 1 business day. They will explain what type of loan you are approved for, and the options available to you. 

 

√    Immediately that same day, the FHA Lender will overnight your pre-approval letter to you.

 

√    Review with no obligations your FHA Loan Pre-approval and locked rate. 

 

Note- It is very important that you keep this letter. It is your official pre-approval on bank letterhead with your 'locked rate', and if purchasing a house, it is equally important that you present this letter to the real estate agent to confirm your pre-qualification status.              

Alaska FHA Lending Limits 2017

 

 

County Name Single Duplex 3 Unit 4 Unit
ALEUTIANS EAST $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
ALEUTIANS WEST $385,250 $493,200 $596,150 $740,850
   NON-METRO
ANCHORAGE MUNIC $396,750 $507,900 $613,950 $763,000
   ANCHORAGE, AK
BETHEL CENSUS A $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
BRISTOL BAY BOR $313,950 $401,900 $485,800 $603,750
DENALI BOROUGH $297,850 $381,300 $460,900 $572,800
DILLINGHAM CENS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
FAIRBANKS NORTH $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   FAIRBANKS, AK
HAINES BOROUGH $284,050 $363,600 $439,550 $546,250
HOONAH-ANGOON C $281,750 $360,700 $436,000 $541,800
JUNEAU CITY AND $425,500 $544,700 $658,450 $818,250
   JUNEAU, AK
KENAI PENINSULA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
KETCHIKAN GATEW $325,450 $416,600 $503,600 $625,850
   KETCHIKAN, AK
KODIAK ISLAND B $381,800 $488,750 $590,800 $734,250
KUSILVAK CENSUS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
LAKE AND PENINS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
MATANUSKA-SUSIT $396,750 $507,900 $613,950 $763,000
   ANCHORAGE, AK
NOME CENSUS ARE $353,050 $451,950 $546,300 $678,950
NORTH SLOPE BOR $332,350 $425,450 $514,300 $639,150
NORTHWEST ARCTI $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
PETERSBURG CENS $332,350 $425,450 $514,300 $639,150
PRINCE OF WALES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
SITKA CITY AND $451,950 $578,550 $699,350 $869,150
SKAGWAY MUNICIP $415,150 $531,450 $642,400 $798,350
SOUTHEAST FAIRB $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
VALDEZ-CORDOVA $293,250 $375,400 $453,750 $563,950
   NON-METRO
WRANGELL CITY A $332,350 $425,450 $514,300 $639,150
YAKUTAT CITY AN $420,900 $538,800 $651,300 $809,450
   NON-METRO
YUKON-KOYUKUK C $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150