Quick Reference Sheet for Lending Partners
 
Last Updated: May 16, 2012 9:00 AM
(Rates and amounts are subject to change without notice)

Quick Reference Sheet for Lending Partners

Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Homeownership Lending Contact Information
(208) 331-4883 Toll free 1-800-219-2285
For program questions, email resloan@ihfa.org
For lock questions, email lockdesk@ihfa.org

This QuickReference Sheet provides you with IHFA's current interest rates and loan products available. Please advise your clients to view Homebuyer's Guide, Homebuyer's Checklist, and Start Smart Flier and encourage them to attend a Finally Home!® Homebuyer Education course.

*For complete program requirements, log on to Lender Connection for IHFA underwriting guidelines.
*Brokers for compensations details click here or email lockdesk@ihfa.org for plan details.
*Certain restrictions apply. Programs are subject to change at any time.



Homebuyer Tax Credit
Up to $2,000, or 20%, of the total mortgage interest paid in income tax credits each year. The credit is available for the life of the loan.
 -Can be used with IdaMortgage loan products
 -First-time homebuyer requirements apply
 -Owner occupancy is required to receive tax credit
 -$300 fee from borrower
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Advantage Loan Products
 Requirements:
To qualify a borrower for one of these Advantage Loan products, please verify that the borrower meets the 140% or less than median income requirement. Preferred Program specific income limits apply. Borrowers for this product do not need to be first-time homebuyers to qualify and there are no sales price limits. As with our First Loan product, you may utilize Fannie Mae's automated underwriting system at www.efanniemae.com to qualify your borrower for the Fannie Mae's standard 30 year-fixed rate products.

 Features:
 -May qualify for new Homebuyer Tax Credit Program
 -No first-time homebuyer requirement
 -No sales price limits
 -Below-market fixed rate for higher-income borrowers
 -May be used for purchase or refinance
 -Add .25% to the rate for cash out refinances.
Loan Products Discount Points Optional
Delivery
Product Specifics
Conventional



15 year



20 year
0
1
2

0
1
2

0
1
2
3.62%
3.50%
3.40%

2.88%
2.76%
2.66%

3.46%
3.34%
3.24%
See LLPA chart below for LTV/FICO adjustments to the Conventional Program
Preferred No MI
Specific Income Limits Apply
0
1
2
4.03%
3.91%
3.81%
 -Maximum first mortgage 97% Loan to Value
 -Up to 100% with down payment assistance
 -No minimum investment required
 -Homebuyer Education is required
 -Lower Mortgage Insurance option available
 -Purchases and rate/Term refinance options
Preferred Lo MI
Specific Income Limits Apply
0
1
2
3.78%
3.66%
3.56%
 -Maximum first mortgage 97% Loan to Value
 -Up to 100% with down payment assistance
 -No minimum investment required
 -Homebuyer Education is required
 -Lower Mortgage Insurance option available
 -Purchases and rate/Term refinance options
FHA/VA Loan 0
1
2
3.75%
NA%
NA%
 -Loans with credit scores between 580 and 620 are ineligible if the DTI exceeds 45%
RD Loan
0
1
2
3.75%
NA%
NA%
 -Loans with credit scores between 580 and 620 are ineligible if the DTI exceeds 45%
Manufactured Homes
0
1
2
4.75%
4.61%
4.48%
 -Loan types may be FHA/VA or Conventional
 -Conventional-Maximum CLTV 80%
 -Eligible borrowers will have a minimum mid-credit score of 680
 -Loans must be approved through Loan Prospector's Automated Underwriting or DU System
 -Rate term refinancing okay
FHA 203(k) Streamline Rehabilitation Loan 0
1
2
3.75%
NA%
NA%
 -Loans with credit scores between 580 and 620 are ineligible if the DTI exceeds 45%
 -No manufactured houses
Refinance
FHA Cash-Out Refinance 0
1
2
3.75%
NA%
NA
 -Loans with credit scores between 580 and 620 are ineligible if the DTI exceeds 45%
 -No manufactured houses
Conventional Cash-Out Refinance 0
1
2
3.87%
3.75%
3.65%
 -See Conventional Cash-Out Refinance LLPA Chart below
 -No manufactured houses

FHA Streamline, VA IRRRL, and RD Streamline Refinance Loan Product Features
Loan Product Discount Points Optional
Delivery
Product Specifics
FHA Streamline Refinance
and
VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
and
USDA-RD Streamline Refinance Loan
+3
+2
+1
0
1
2
4.10%
4.00%
3.90%
3.75%
NA%
NA%
-Minimum middle credit score of 580 is required for all borrowers
-Current loan does not have to be an IHFA loan
-Premium pricing available to cover closing costs and prepaids only
-Borrowers must be eligible for Advantage Loan products and meet income limits
-Three file merge credit report required
-Full income documentation required for income limit purposes only for FHA/VA
-Transactions may be processed with or without an appraisal
-Single Family dwellings only
 -No manufactured houses RD only

DU Refinance
Loan Product Discount Points Optional
Delivery
Product Specifics
Refi Plus >125% and LP Open Access 0
1
2
4.04%
3.91%
3.81%
-Minimum loan to value 80%
-Obtain an appraisal
-Add .50% to the rate for LPMI (Lender Paid MI)
DU Refi Plus <125% and LP Open Access 0
1
2
4.04%
3.92%
3.82%
-Minimum loan to value 80%
-Obtain an appraisal
-Add .50% to the rate for LPMI (Lender Paid MI)
15 year 0
1
2
NA%
NA%
NA%
-Minimum loan to value 80%
-Obtain an appraisal
-Add .50% to the rate for LPMI (Lender Paid MI)
20 year 0
1
2
NA%
NA%
NA%
-Minimum loan to value 80%
-Obtain an appraisal
-Add .50% to the rate for LPMI (Lender Paid MI)

First Loan Product Features
 Requirements:
Everyone who obtains a First Loan product must comply with these federal regulations:
  1. The borrower must be a resident of Idaho, and must occupy the financed property as a principal residence within 14 days after closing.
  2. The borrower must have an acceptable credit and employment history.
  3. The borrower cannot have been a homeowner any time during the last three years. This requirement has been waived for the following "Allowed" counties click here
 Features:
 -May qualify for a new Homebuyer Tax Credit Program
 -First-time homebuyer requirements may apply
 -Lowest fixed rate for low-to-moderate income borrowers
 -Check borrower income and home sales price limits
 -Conventional, FHA, VA, and RD loans
Loan Product Discount Points Optional
Delivery
Product Specifics
Conventional
0
1
2
N/A%
N/A%
N/A%
 -Maximum first mortgage 97% Loan to Value
 -Up to 100% with down payment assistance
 -Borrower minimum investment from $500 may be required
 -MCM underwritten loans require completion of a Homebuyer Education course
FHA/VA Loan 0
1
2
3.75%
NA%
NA%
 -Loans with credit scores below 620 are ineligible if the DTI exceeds 45%
RD Loan
0
1
2
3.75%
NA%
NA%
 -Loans with credit scores below 620 are ineligible if the DTI exceeds 45%
Click here to check property eligibility
Manufactured Homes 0
1
2
4.75%
4.61%
4.48%
 -Loan types may be FHA/VA, or RD loans
 -Conventional-Maximum CLTV 80%
 -Eligible borrowers will have a minimum mid-credit score of 680
 -Purchases only
 -No refinance available
 -Loans must be approved through Loan Prospector's Automated Underwriting System

LLPA Chart
 -Add Advantage Conventional fee to the rate
 -No additional add-ons for subordinated Community seconds
 -Other subordinated seconds will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may result in additional add-ons
 -Add-ons based on the lowest credit score of all borrowers
 -Condos add .50% to the rate
*Call to include rate at Toll free 1-800-219-2285 or email lockdesk@ihfa.org
Credit Score LTV < 60% LTV 60.01-75.0 LTV 75.01-85.0 LTV 85.01+ DRPlus
720 or above 0.000 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.000
700 - 719 0.000 0.250 0.250 0.500 .125
680 - 699 0.000 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.375
660 - 679 0.000 0.500 0.625 0.625 0.625
640 - 659 0.125 0.625 0.750 0.750 0.750
620 - 640 0.125 0.875 0.875 0.875 0.875

Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Available
Program Name Key Features
HOME Down Payment Closing Cost(DPCC)Assistance
-Available for first-time homebuyers with a household income less than 80% of area median income
-Minimum of $1,000 with a maximum of 3.5% of the purchase price not to exceed $8,000, based on borrower's need, and the adjusted gross household area median income (AMI)
-Can be used with all of our First and Advantage loan products
-Please direct all questions to homedpcc@ihfa.org or call 1-877-447-2687
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Good Credit Rewards
-30-Year Loan Product
-Can be used with our First and Advantage Loan products
-Interest rate is 1% higher than mortgage rate of the first mortgage for borrowers with credit scores of 720 or Higher
-Interest rate is 1% higher than mortgage rate of the first mortgage for borrowers with credit scores of 720 or Higher
-Interest rate is 2% higher than mortgage rate of the first mortgage for borrowers with credit scores of 680 to 719
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Neighborhood Stabilization Homeownership Assistance Funds Program


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