{"id":185,"date":"2016-12-16T16:36:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T21:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dinani.ca\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2016-12-16T16:36:14","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T21:36:14","slug":"b-c-home-owner-mortgage-and-equity-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dinani.ca\/blog\/2016\/12\/16\/b-c-home-owner-mortgage-and-equity-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Every British Columbian deserves a place to call home. That is why we are taking action to control the cost of housing, increase access to affordable rental units, and help families make their dream of homeownership come true.<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"entry-content col-md-8 col-sm-6 tile-content\">\n<div class=\"tile-text\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-568 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vanity.blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HousingDownpayment_SamNatalie-300x137.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vanity.blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HousingDownpayment_SamNatalie-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/vanity.blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HousingDownpayment_SamNatalie.png 695w\" alt=\"cartoon couple standing in front of house\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What is the Home Owner Mortgage and Equity (HOME) Partnership?<\/h2>\n<p>From middle class families to young professionals, first-time home buyers are looking to invest in a secure and stable future.<\/p>\n<p>For many British Columbians dreaming of buying their first home, the hardest step is saving for a down payment. That is why the Province is partnering with British Columbians to help make that dream come true, through the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity (HOME) Partnership program.<\/p>\n<p>Through the B.C. HOME Partnership program, the Province is helping first-time home buyers by contributing to the amount they have already saved for a down payment with a loan that is interest-free and payment-free for the first five years.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how it works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The B.C. HOME Partnership program will meet the buyer\u2019s contribution up to 5% of the home\u2019s purchase price, to a maximum purchase price of $750,000.<\/li>\n<li>After five years, buyers can either repay their loan or enter into monthly payments at current interest rates.<\/li>\n<li>Loans through the program become due after 25 years \u2013 the same length as most mortgages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The B.C. HOME Partnership program will start accepting applications Jan. 16, 2017. To apply, <a href=\"https:\/\/homeownerservices.bchousing.org\/\"><u>click here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>British Columbians buying their first home can also get help through other Housing Action programs like the <a href=\"https:\/\/housingaction.gov.bc.ca\/tile\/first-time-home-buyers-program\/\"><u>First Time Home Buyers\u2019 Program<\/u><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/housingaction.gov.bc.ca\/tile\/newly-built-home-exemption\/\"><u>Newly Built Homes Exemption<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>The B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity (HOME) Partnership supports eligible first-time homebuyers. To qualify for the program, all individuals with a registered interest on title must reside in the home and:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li>\u00a0 Have been a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least five years<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Have resided in British Columbia for at least one year immediately preceeding the date of application<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Be a first-time buyer who has not owned an interest in a residence anywhere in the world at any time<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Use the property as their principal residence for the first five years<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Purchase a home that has a purchase price price of $750,000 or less (excluding taxes and fees)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Obtain a high-ratio insured first mortgage on the property for at least 80% of the purchase price<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Have a combined, gross household income of all individuals on title not exceeding $150,000<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Have saved a down payment amount at least equal to the loan amount for which the buyer applied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to apply<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Get preapproval for an insured first mortgage from your financial lending institution.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Apply to BC Housing for the Home Owner Mortgage and Equity (HOME) partnership loan. If you are eligible, you will receive confirmation of eligibility and Homebuyer\u2019s Kit which includes information for your Lender, Real Estate Agent, and Lawyer\/Notary Public.<br \/>\n<strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Find your home and provide the details of your planned purchase to BC Housing for approval.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for the program will be accepted starting Jan. 16, 2017, for purchases that will close on or after Feb. 15, <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-588 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/vanity.blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/12\/HousingDownpayment_Sold.png\" alt=\"sold sign\" width=\"204\" height=\"200\" \/>2017.<\/p>\n<h2>What information is needed to apply?<\/h2>\n<p>Buyers can begin gathering the documents they\u2019ll need to submit an online application. Buyers will need:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Proof of status in Canada and residency in British Columbia<\/li>\n<li>Secondary identification (must include your photo)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of income and tax filings<\/li>\n<li>Insured first mortgage pre-approval<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>*Original Article from \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/housingaction.gov.bc.ca\/tile\/home-owner-mortgage-and-equity-partnership\/\">https:\/\/housingaction.gov.bc.ca\/tile\/home-owner-mortgage-and-equity-partnership\/\u00a0<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every British Columbian deserves a place to call home. 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