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New York Mortgage Assistance Programs

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Discover Mortgage Assistance Programs in New York SONYMA The State of New York Mortgage Agency

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SONYMA

The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offers specialized mortgage assistance programs to support low- and moderate-income borrowers in New York.

 

Achieving the Dream

Discover Achieving the Dream, a program designed to promote affordable housing for low-income families seeking mortgage assistance in New York.

 

Key Features:

  • Up to 97% financing
  • No mortgage points or prepayment fees
  • Rate lock up to 120 days for existing homes, 240 days for properties under construction 

 

Eligibility requirements: 

  • Must be a first-time homebuyer, or someone who has not owned a primary home in the past three years 
  • Must meet credit and income requirements
  • Property must be located in New York State
  • Property cannot exceed SONYMA’s geographical sales price limits 
  • Property type and usage limits apply

 

 

Low Interest Rate

Considered the standard SONYMA loan program, Low Interest Rate was created for first-time homebuyers. This program offers competitive interest rates with small down payment requirements.

Key Features: 

  • Up to 97% financing available
  • No mortgage points or prepayment fees
  • Rate lock for up to 120 days for existing homes, 240 days for properties under construction

 

Eligibility requirements: 

  • Must be a first-time homebuyer or not have owned a primary home in the past three years
  • Meet credit and income requirements
  • Property must be located in New York State
  • Property value should not exceed SONYMA’s geographical sales price limits
  • Certain property type and usage restrictions apply

 

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