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Jan
27

Home Buyer Tax Credit

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First time homebuyers and homeowners looking to purchase a new home can both benefit from the home buyer tax credit.  FHA home loans continue to drive the home financing nationwide.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 expanded the first-time homebuyer credit by increasing the credit amount to $8,000 for purchases made in 2009 before December 1st. However, the new Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the deadline. Now, taxpayers who have a binding contract to purchase a home before May 1, 2010, are eligible for the credit. Buyers must close on the home before July 1, 2010.  First time home buyer loans remain a hot topic for the real estate market looking to revive.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Extended

For homes bought in 2009, the credit does not have to be paid back unless the home ceases to be the taxpayer’s main residence within a three-year period following the purchase.  First-time homebuyers who purchase a home in 2009 can claim the credit on either a 2008 tax return, due April 15, 2009, or a 2009 tax return, due April 15, 2010. The credit may not be claimed before the closing date.

General Information Homebuyers who purchased a home in 2008, 2009 or 2010 may be able to take advantage of the first-time homebuyer credit. The credit:

• Applies only to homes used as a taxpayer’s principal residence.

• Reduces a taxpayer’s tax bill or increases his or her refund, dollar for dollar.

• Is fully refundable, meaning the credit will be paid out to eligible taxpayers, even if they owe no tax or the credit is more than the tax owed.

Mar
12

New Mortgage Loan Bill Explained

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Obama Administration launched a 75 billion dollar called “Make Your Home Affordable Plan.”  Struggling homeowners may have two home loan options:

1. Mortgage refinancing option that promotes a fixed rate home loan

2. Restructuring their mortgage with a federally backed loan modification.

Borrowers need to be at 105% Loan to Value or Less to qualify for the refinance option.  Borrowers need to be able to document income.  Must be current on your mortgage and have your mortgage backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

With the home affordability mortgage loan modification, the housing payment must exceed 31% of your monthly gross income.  Mortgage rates are 2% with 30 or 40 year terms.  Principal reductions may be available as well.  Maggie Rodriguez spoke to Ray Martin about how to find out if you are eligible for help from President Obama’s mortgage plan. 

Apr
29

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