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There are a number of first time buyer programs available offered by State, County and City municipalities. Funding for these programs run out from time to time and may not be available until additional funding is approved by the Municipality. Below are some of the programs available as well as their highlights. Please contact us to determine your eligibility and whether program funding is available. The programs all have income and sales price limitations that change from year to year.

City Living Program - The City Living Program is a subsidized financing program for homes purchased in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

MN Housing Finance Agency Program (MFHA) - The MFHA program is a program subsidized by the state of Minnesota for home purchased in select counties.

Dakota County Bond Program - The Dakota County Bond funds are available for properties purchased in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Take Credit - Mortgage Credit Certificate - A community subsidized program that offers a tax credit to participants. Participants will receive a tax credit equal to 20% of the annual interest paid on their loan. Example: $100,000 loan at 8.0% = $8,000 in annual interest X 20% = $1,600. On your year end tax return, not only will you receive a deduction for the interest that you paid but you would also receive a tax credit of $1,600 to be applied towards your income taxes paid.

 
  City Living Program M.F.H.A. Dakota County Bond Take Credit
Eligible Property Single Family - Mpls Single Family & 1-4 Units - St. Paul Single Family, Condo & PUDS 1-2 Units Single Family, Condo & PUDS Single Family, Condo & PUDS 2-4 Units
Occupancy Owner Occupied Owner Occupied Owner Occupied Owner Occupied
Home Buyer Class Required No No Yes No
Typical Points 1% Paid by Buyer or Seller 2% Paid by Seller 0% 0%
Investment Property Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed
Recapture Taxes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 

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