Trying to figure out how to afford a home? Check out these resources!

There are times that potential home owners need assistance in purchasing a home in Western New York. But where does one start to look for that assistance? Here is a resource list of programs available to Western New Yorkers. Know about a program that is not listed here? Please let me know so I can add it!

Down Payment Assistance and Mortgage Assistance Programs:

• HART - Allows you to buy a home with no money down.

• Nehemiah - Buy with no money down when combined with an FHA loan.

• Neighborhood Gold - Allows to buy a home with no money down.

• Bad Credit Loans - These types of mortgages are for individuals with: Bankruptcy in the last 2 years, Foreclosure in the last 3 years, Low credit scores below 620

• Highland Community Revitalization Committee, Inc. in Niagara Falls. Contact their Director, William Dunn email him at: wdunn338@msn.com call at (716) 282-2325

• FHA Loans - Government insured - allow you to buy a home with only a 3% down.

• VA Loans - If you are a veteran, you may buy a home with no money down.

Other Resources for Home Buyers:

• Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

• Veteran’s Administration (VA) Mortgage

• US Department of Housing and Urban Development

• State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYA)

• NYS Division of Housing (DHCR)

• Buffalo Urban League 716-854-7625

• The Homeownership Center 716-856-2592

• Neighborhood Housing Services 716-856-2952

• New York State Home Page

• Erie County Home Page

• FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM For Erie County Residents 858-8390

• Niagara County Home Page

• The Home Ownership Center of Buffalo (716-856-2952) provides grant money and down payment assistance for: Home Repair programs, Emergency Repair programs, Bank Gift programs, 50/50 Loans, and Weatherization program

Buyer Assistance Programs in Western New York

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