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January 4th, 2010
by Reva Published in FHA, News, Reverse Mortgage
When the new homebuyer's tax credit was extended last month,
the HECM for Purchase Program benefited too. HUD confirmed via
an email to RMD that as long as the senior borrower qualifies
for both programs, the new homebuyer's tax credit will still
apply to a HECM for Purchase.
Last month, Congress extended the new homebuyer's tax credit
through April 2010. At the same time, the eligibility
requirements to receive the $8,000 tax credit were reduced.
While the previous tax credit only applied to first-time
homebuyers with salaries of up to $75,000/year for individuals
and $150,000/year for couples, the extension raises that
requirement. The tax credit will now apply to first-time
homebuyers with salaries of up to $125,000/year for individuals
and $225,000/year for couples. These changes make the vast
majority of the US population eligible for the tax credit.
In addition, a new $6,500 tax credit has been added for those
wishing to move out of their current homes into more expensive
ones. This tax credit can also be used in conjunction with the
HECM for Purchase Program.
The application of the tax credit should be a tool reverse
mortgage lenders can use to promote the HECM for Purchase
program and help seniors seeking to buy a new home or upgrade to
a nicer home.
For more information on the Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax
Credit, prospective borrowers can look at the National
Association of Home Builder's FAQs: For more information on the
New Home Buyer's Tax Credit, visit here.
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