HANDS of Central Florida Inc – Polk County SHIP Purchase Assistance Program
Special Alert
Maximum Purchase Price
$349,525
Contact Info:
https://www.cflhands.org/home 1707 Orlando Central Parkway Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32809
Limitations
Credit Score Requirements
Based on 1st mortgage requirements.
Deferred Payments?
Determined by first mortgage product or lender.
Accepted First Mortgage Type:
Freddie Mac, Freddie Mac HFA Advantage, Freddie Mac Home Possible, Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae HFA Preferred, Fannie Mae HomeReady, FHA 203(b)
Homeowners Education Class:
Required
Is Forgivable?
Down Payment Assistance: Forgiven after 5 years. Closing Cost amounts are given as a grant.
Location:
1 County: Polk All County locations other than the City limits of Lakeland or Winter Haven.
Income Limitations:
Yes, based on Compliance Income (including household income) Income limits from HUD 2023 120% AMI guidelines The SHIP Program can serve households earning up to 120% of the area median income limit based on household size, depending on the availability of funds. HANDS will be required to calculate the gross income of the entire household that is anticipated to be received during the next 12 months to determine eligibility for assistance. SHIP income limits are updated annually through Florida Housing Finance Corporation. NOTE: FHA lenders should determine income eligibility based on FHA secondary financing underwriting procedures, and obtain HUD approval if requesting funds for an applicant over 115% of the median income.
Maximum Assistance
$38,000 Down Payment Assistance Amount varies based on Income category of household: Up to $30,000 for Very-Low households; Up to $20,000 for Low income households; Up to $15,000 for Moderate households. Additional: Up to $8,000 Grant to buyer for closing costs for Very Low households; Up to $6,000 Grant to buyer for closing costs for Low and Moderate households.
Education Requirements Info:
To receive assistance, whomever will be listed on the Deed must attend a HANDS of Central Florida, Inc. Homebuyer Education Class or another HUD-approved homebuyer education provider. Education classes are provided by HANDS on a regular basis. Clients may register on-line for classes. View the available class schedule at http://cflhands.org. Select the “Services” tab and then select “Purchasing in Polk County. You can also contact HANDS directly for details. Call 863-682-1025
Eligible Property Types:
Single Family Detached Condo Townhome/PUD
Income By Household Size:
HH1HH2HH3HH4HH5HH6HH7HH8 $60,000$68,640$77,160$85,680$92,640$99,480$106,320$113,160 *Income limits as of 06/05/2023
Qualifying Ratios:
Housing Ratio: — Total DTI: Up To 45% For this program generally the homebuyer’s back-end ratio cannot exceed 45% unless advance approval is obtained by HANDS. Approvals are usually only granted in cases where the homebuyer can demonstrate a short-term reduction in debt, or evidences other household income not being included in the lender’s ratio calculation.
