ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE
LIGHTHOUSE provides a valuable service to families looking to purchase their dream home: down payment assistance. Our program creates affordable down payment assistance to help families get into the home they need. With our help, families are one step closer to realizing their dream of homeownership.
LIGHTHOUSE is brought to you by the Pima IDA and the Tucson IDA.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Low Mortgage Rate
4% Down Payment Assistance
Fully Forgiveable
Most interest rates fluctuate day to day, but with Lighthouse we lock in a low rate so that no matter what happens to the market you can feel safe and secure mortgage rate.
We provide 4% of the total mortgage amount as cash up-front for your down payment.
If you stay in your home for 5 years or more, you never have to worry about paying back the down payment assistance!
It converts into a grant after 5 years!
High inflation and high prices started chipping away at the money I saved for my first home,
but now, with the Lighthouse program,
I can put down a downpayment and locked in a low interest rate!
HOMEBUYER GUIDANCE
Interested in purchasing a home? That's great!
Contact an approved lender today to get qualified for the program.
LENDER'S CORNER
We couldn't do this program without the hundreds of lenders who make it happen!
This program will go fast, so make sure your clients don't miss out
GET CERTIFIED NOW
You must be approved to do business with US Bank, who is acting as the Program’s Master Servicer.
If you are not already doing business with US Bank, you will need to submit a request to receive the appropriate documents for execution. US Bank will notify the Lender and the IDA's when approved.
If you need further assistance with US Bank,
you can contact:
Client Administration Department
800-562-5165 Option 2
ELIGIBILITY
General Eligibility
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First-time homebuyers (some exceptions apply)*
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Government loans only
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Valid in Tucson & Pima County only
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Must apply & gain approval prior to home closing
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Cannot be combined with other federally secured products (ie. Mortgage Credit Certificate)
Household Income Limits
Purchase Price Limits
*Applicants who are military veterans or who purchase in target areas do not have to be first-time homebuyers.
**Target Areas are determined by census tract. For a list of target areas in Pima County, please visit https://cictucson.org/mcc/target-areas.
Lenders must gain approval prior to home closing or
may be subject to bond mortgage liability.
* Do not have to be a first-time homebuyer if purchasing in target areas.
** Target Areas are determined by census tract. For a list of target areas in Pima County, please visit https://cictucson.org/mcc/target-areas.
^^ Some exceptions apply for higher FICO scores. Check with your lender.
TRAINING
For support with eHousing Contact:
For support with online training at eHPUniversity Contact:
For support with user access to eHPUniversity, eHPortal or eHP Digital Docs Contact:
Questions about your loan? Contact:
954-217-0817
A bond product brought to you by the Tucson and Pima IDA.