Eligibility to buy a home through HCNW
Homeownership Center Northwest receives major funding from the City of Tacoma, Pierce County Human Resources, the Washington State Housing Trust Fund, and the City of Lakewood. This funding requires that specific buyer qualifications must be met. Do you qualify? To be eligible to purchase one of our homes and take advantage of the special financing programs you must meet and /or agree to the follow eight (8) items:
1) Have NOT owned a home within the past three years.
2) Have at least $1,000 available for a down payment and approximately $600 available for the first year’s homeowners’ insurance premium.
3) Have a total combined household income before taxes of LESS than:
Family Size Income not to exceed:
1 - $50,900
2 - $58,150
3 - $65,400
4 - $72,650
5 - $78,500
6 - $84,300
7 - $90,100
8 - $95,950
4) Use the home you purchase from HCNW as your principal residence – the home MAY NOT be used as a rental for as long as you own the property.
5) Attend and complete the required five-hour Washington State First Time Homebuyers class.
6) Be willing and able to repair any outstanding credit issues. Bankruptcies must have been discharged for the minimum period required by the First Mortgage Lender.
7) Agree to offer the home for sale to HCNW first before selling on the open market.
8) Agree to specific financial terms if the home is sold during the first five years of ownership.
If you are able to meet this eligibility criterion, HCNW’s programs offer an unparalleled homeownership opportunity! Here is some more helpful information on resources that we have as part of our homeownership program:
First-Time Homebuyer Orientation
The Homeownership Center helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home. These orientations are the first step in purchasing a home. They are free and open to the public, include information about Homeownership Center Northwest programs, down payment assistance, and other loan programs. Orientations are held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. At this orientation/class you will learn more about our Homeownership programs and have the opportunity to begin the home buying process. Call or email to register for an upcoming session.
First-Time Homebuyer Education Seminar & Class
The Homeownership Center helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home. These Washington State homebuyer education seminars are the first step in purchasing a home. The seminars are free and open to the public, include information about the Homeownership Center mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and other loan programs. These seminars are accepted by all affordable housing loan programs as meeting or exceeding educational requirements.
HCNW Instructors have completed training and have agreed to adhere to standards which ensure:
Workbook Guide to Home Loans seminar workbook is provided by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
Reservations Are Required For All Seminars
If you will be using any of the programs offered by the Homeownership Center to purchase your home, you must complete the Washington State First Time Homebuyer seminar. Many people get enough information at the seminar to successfully locate and finance a home of their own. Others may find they need additional assistance.
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission class requires pre-registration. Call or email us for assistance in locating a class that fits into your schedule.
Reservations Required For All Online Homeownership Orientations
If you will be using any of the programs offered by the Homeownership Center to purchase your home, you must complete the orientation. Please send an email to staff@hcthomes.org or call (253) 627-6560 to get scheduled for an upcoming virtual orientation session.
Homeownership Center Northwest Program Application forms
Please note filing an application does not automatically constitute a relationship with HCNW.
1) Have NOT owned a home within the past three years.
2) Have at least $1,000 available for a down payment and approximately $600 available for the first year’s homeowners’ insurance premium.
3) Have a total combined household income before taxes of LESS than:
Family Size Income not to exceed:
1 - $50,900
2 - $58,150
3 - $65,400
4 - $72,650
5 - $78,500
6 - $84,300
7 - $90,100
8 - $95,950
4) Use the home you purchase from HCNW as your principal residence – the home MAY NOT be used as a rental for as long as you own the property.
5) Attend and complete the required five-hour Washington State First Time Homebuyers class.
6) Be willing and able to repair any outstanding credit issues. Bankruptcies must have been discharged for the minimum period required by the First Mortgage Lender.
7) Agree to offer the home for sale to HCNW first before selling on the open market.
8) Agree to specific financial terms if the home is sold during the first five years of ownership.
If you are able to meet this eligibility criterion, HCNW’s programs offer an unparalleled homeownership opportunity! Here is some more helpful information on resources that we have as part of our homeownership program:
First-Time Homebuyer Orientation
The Homeownership Center helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home. These orientations are the first step in purchasing a home. They are free and open to the public, include information about Homeownership Center Northwest programs, down payment assistance, and other loan programs. Orientations are held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. At this orientation/class you will learn more about our Homeownership programs and have the opportunity to begin the home buying process. Call or email to register for an upcoming session.
First-Time Homebuyer Education Seminar & Class
The Homeownership Center helps homebuyers learn how to purchase and maintain a home. These Washington State homebuyer education seminars are the first step in purchasing a home. The seminars are free and open to the public, include information about the Homeownership Center mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and other loan programs. These seminars are accepted by all affordable housing loan programs as meeting or exceeding educational requirements.
HCNW Instructors have completed training and have agreed to adhere to standards which ensure:
- Seminars are at least five hours in length, covering all major aspects of the home buying process.
- Seminars are presented in an open, unbiased format
- Seminars use approved training materials and handouts
- Seminars are offered by certified instructors that have completed the House Key and Homebuyer Education Instructor training program
- No direct marketing or sales presentations may be given by the instructor or any guest speakers
Workbook Guide to Home Loans seminar workbook is provided by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
Reservations Are Required For All Seminars
If you will be using any of the programs offered by the Homeownership Center to purchase your home, you must complete the Washington State First Time Homebuyer seminar. Many people get enough information at the seminar to successfully locate and finance a home of their own. Others may find they need additional assistance.
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission class requires pre-registration. Call or email us for assistance in locating a class that fits into your schedule.
Reservations Required For All Online Homeownership Orientations
If you will be using any of the programs offered by the Homeownership Center to purchase your home, you must complete the orientation. Please send an email to staff@hcthomes.org or call (253) 627-6560 to get scheduled for an upcoming virtual orientation session.
Homeownership Center Northwest Program Application forms
Please note filing an application does not automatically constitute a relationship with HCNW.
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