FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS CALIFORNIA

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

 

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS CALIFORNIA

A knowledgeable & licensed California '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 individual State Specific Federal Government Backed Programs that may be available to California First Time Buyers.

 

California 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 California 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.

California 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 California & 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 California

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.

California 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 California

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. .

California 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 Pre-approval Letter in a safe place. 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.              

California FHA Lending Limits 2017

California  Median Home Sale Price Price $420,000

 

County Name Single Duplex 3 Unit 4 Unit
ALAMEDA $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
ALPINE $463,450 $593,300 $717,150 $891,250
AMADOR $332,350 $425,450 $514,300 $639,150
BUTTE $293,250 $375,400 $453,750 $563,950
CALAVERAS $373,750 $478,450 $578,350 $718,750
COLUSA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
CONTRA COSTA $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
DEL NORTE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
EL DORADO $488,750 $625,700 $756,300 $939,900
FRESNO $281,750 $360,700 $436,000 $541,800
GLENN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
HUMBOLDT $327,750 $419,550 $507,150 $630,300
IMPERIAL $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
INYO $369,150 $472,550 $571,250 $709,900
KERN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
KINGS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
LAKE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
LASSEN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
LOS ANGELES $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
MADERA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
MARIN $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
MARIPOSA $322,000 $412,200 $498,250 $619,250
MENDOCINO $373,750 $478,450 $578,350 $718,750
MERCED $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
MODOC $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
MONO $529,000 $677,200 $818,600 $1,017,300
MONTEREY $575,000 $736,100 $889,800 $1,105,800
NAPA $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
NEVADA $477,250 $610,950 $738,500 $917,800
ORANGE $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
PLACER $488,750 $625,700 $756,300 $939,900
PLUMAS $336,950 $431,350 $521,400 $648,000
RIVERSIDE $379,500 $485,800 $587,250 $729,800
SACRAMENTO $488,750 $625,700 $756,300 $939,900
   SACRAMENTO--ROSEVILLE--ARDEN-ARCADE, CA
SAN BENITO $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
   SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA
SAN BERNARDINO $379,500 $485,800 $587,250 $729,800
   RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA
SAN DIEGO $612,950 $784,700 $948,500 $1,178,750
   SAN DIEGO-CARLSBAD, CA
SAN FRANCISCO $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
   SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-HAYWARD, CA
SAN JOAQUIN $362,250 $463,750 $560,550 $696,650
   STOCKTON-LODI, CA
SAN LUIS OBISPO $586,500 $750,800 $907,550 $1,127,900
SAN MATEO $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
SANTA BARBARA $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
SANTA CLARA $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
SANTA CRUZ $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
SHASTA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
SIERRA $304,750 $390,100 $471,550 $586,050
SISKIYOU $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
SOLANO $431,250 $552,050 $667,350 $829,350
SONOMA $595,700 $762,600 $921,800 $1,145,600
STANISLAUS $299,000 $382,750 $462,650 $575,000
SUTTER $276,000 $353,300 $427,100 $530,750
TEHAMA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
TRINITY $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
TULARE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
TUOLUMNE $331,200 $424,000 $512,500 $636,900
VENTURA $636,150 $814,500 $984,525 $1,223,475
YOLO $488,750 $625,700 $756,300 $939,900
YUBA $276,000 $353,300 $427,100 $530,750