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Tennessee Housing Development Agency Loan
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) was created in 1973 to help low-income individuals and families obtain affordable home loans. THDA is the primary financing agency for the state of Tennessee and is responsible for the administration of a number of federal and state housing programs. This entity consists of a 16-member board of directors that is accountable to both the legislative and executive branches of government.
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THDA is not a direct lender, but instead, THDA buys qualified home loans from private lenders. Some of the goals of the THDA include:
- Promote the manufacturing of affordable housing for those with very low and low-to-moderate income.
- Promote long-term homeownership.
- Bring stability to Tennessee’s residential construction industry.
- Provide socio-economic growth for businesses and social programs related to the residential construction industry.
- Preserve and revive existing housing units for individuals with low-to-moderate income.
- Help qualify citizens with rental assistance.
THDA Great Choice Loan Programs
The THDA Great Choice program offers a low fixed rate 30-year first mortgage loan. Great Choice Plus provides two options for down payment and closing cost assistance as a second mortgage:
Deferred Option (No Payments)
THDA will provide $6,000 in the form of a forgivable second mortgage loan on your home. The loan has a 0% interest rate and the payments are deferred until the end of the 30 year term, at that time the loan is forgiven. The loan will be due in full at the time the home is refinanced or sold.
Amortizing Option (Payment)
THDA will provide 6% of the sales price in the form of a second mortgage loan on your home, that is paid in monthly payments over 30 years at an interest rate that is the same as the first mortgage rate. The loan may also be used to pay closing costs.
Advantages of a THDA Loan
- Promotes stable housing costs. THDA loans are designed to stimulate the economy by stimulating the real estate industry. Fixed-rate mortgages can provide long-term, predictable housing costs.
- Tax benefits. Property taxes and loan interest that you pay on your mortgage are tax deductible, decreasing income tax expenses.
- Equity. Homeownership is a great way to build equity. Many experts believe that owning a home is the best way to build long-term wealth. If the market increases, so will the value of your home. If you decide to sell your home at any time, you may be able to profit from the equity in your home.
- Own your own home. Why rent when you can pay a comparable price to own your own home? Owning the home means you define the rules and can make changes or have privileges that renting would not permit.
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