First Time Home Buyer 2009 Tax Credit - Bridge Loans

The 2009 tax credit can be used to help pay closing costs on a home loan. This can be done by through a bridge loan that will be repaid either monthly or when you file your taxes. The bridge loan can help with closing costs up to 10% of the home sale price with a maximum of $8,000. The bridge loan cannot pay the FHA mandatory 3.5% down payment. The FHA mandatory 3.5% down payment must come from the buyer or it can be gift funds. A seller cannot pay the 3.5% FHA down payment. Lake Murray Real Estate Lexington SC Real Estate Columbia SC Real Estate...Tonya D Graves is your real estate expert!