That’s right. Even lower interest rates are on the horizon for first-time home buyers, thanks to the folks at Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). Visit their website, www.THDA.org for more information.
Here are the new program rates that go into effect September 1, 2011 for all files submitted ON OR AFTER that date:
Great Rate – 3.95% For the first-time buyer that has their own down-payment funds and closing costs, if not paid by a seller. Perfect for those with front and/or back ratios below 45%.
Great Advantage – 4.25% Buyer receives a 2% grant that may be used toward down-payment, or closing costs if not being paid by seller
Great Start – 4.55% Buyer receives a 4% grant that may be used toward downpayment, admin fees, and closing costs if not paid by seller.
Remember! When you purchase a new home from Ole South in Nashville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, or Spring Hill, and use Ole South Financial (our SunTrustMortgage Joint Venture), ALL CLOSING COSTS are paid! (note: certain conventional loans limit seller contributions to 3%)
YES! A first time buyer can purchase a brand new Ole South home with ZERO CASH DOWN AT CLOSING and receive a 4.55% fixed interest rate 30-year FHA loan. Find yours at www.OleSouth.com
NOW – an unprecedented time to take advantage of unprecedented opportunities.
Trey Lewis is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Tennessee with Ole South Realty, 615.896.0019 direct 615.593.6340. Specializing in new homes in the Greater Nashville area to include Nashville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Clarksville, and Spring Hill, Tennessee
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