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Home > Home Buying > First-Time Homebuyer Loans and Programs

First-Time Homebuyer Loans and Programs

May 20, 2021 By Connie Dolansky

your first home

Buying your first home is a big deal and may seem overwhelming especially for first-time homebuyers. If you are a first-time homebuyer and not sure if you can afford a house, there are programs that can help.

PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers home purchase and refinance loans to qualified borrowers throughout Pennsylvania. There are a variety of mortgage programs for home purchase, purchase assistance, refinance options, and home improvements and repairs available for homebuyers depending on your individual situation.  

Why Choose a PHFA Home Loan?

PHFA home loan programs offer many benefits including:

  • Competitive interest rates
  • Fewer fees
  • 30 year, fixed-rate terms
  • Can be used with conventional, FHA, VA, or RD loan types
  • Save up to $2,000 each year if you qualify for the Mortgage Tax Credit Certificate
  • Possible down payment and closing cost assistance
  • Mortgage serviced by PHFA for the life of the loan
  • Special programs for people with disabilities
  • Employer assisted housing available to buyers working for participating employers

Homebuyer Counseling and Education

PHFA offers homebuyers the opportunity to receive free homebuyer counseling and education through its approved counseling agencies and online program. Housing counselors provide guidance and advice to help families and individuals improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibility of homeownership. They can determine if you are ready for a home loan, and if so, how much of a home you can afford. If you decide you are not ready for homeownership, counselors will help you develop a plan towards purchasing your first home.

Topics covered during counseling include:

  • Evaluating mortgagor readiness
  • Fair housing
  • Credit report analysis and repair
  • Budgeting for mortgage payments
  • Improving money management skills

Contact Us

For more information on the homebuyer programs offered by PHFA, contact your Zuber Realty agent who can help you decide if any of these programs are right for your situation.

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