About the Loan Program

At IdaMortgage we understand how important it is for you as a home buyer to find the right type of Idaho Home loan and receive the lowest interest rate…period. Review our loan programs and click below to check your eligibility for one of our below market rate loans today. You may also be eligible for our Down payment assistance programs that could help you get into your new home.

IdaMortgage and its participating lenders are available to provide you with excellent customer service that will help make the process of securing your IdaMortgage home loan easy and convenient. We look forward to being "Your Key to Housing Opportunities."
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IdaMortgage Loans are not only just for first-time homebuyers

Rates Last Updated: July 2, 2009 9:35 am

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Loan Products
Discount Points* Interest Rates
(Rates and amounts subject to change upon notice)
Key Features
30-Year Loan Products
Advantage
Conventional



FHA/VA Loan



RD Loan

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2

5.250%
5.000%
4.750%

-No first-time homebuyer requirement
-No sales price limits
-Below-market fixed rate product for higher-income borrowers*
-May be used for purchase or refinance

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1
2

5.625%
5.375%
5.125%

0
1
2

5.625%
5.500%
5.375%
First Loan
Conventional




New! 95% Conventional***



FHA/VA Loan



RD Loan

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1
2

5.150%
4.950%
4.770%

-First-time homebuyer requirement may apply*
-Sales price limits apply*
-Lowest fix rate product for low-to-moderate income borrowers*
-May be used with Conventional, FHA, VA, and RD loans
 ***Additional Requirements for 95% Conventional:
-Cannot be used in conjunction with Good Credit Rewards 2nd Mortgage program.
-At least 5% of the down payment must come from the buyer.

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1
2

5.100%
4.900%
4.810%

0
1
2

5.600%
5.360%
5.160%

0
1
2

5.600%
5.360%
5.160%
40-Year Loan Product
Advantage





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1
2

6.000%
5.750%
5.375%

-No first-time homebuyer requirement
-No sales price limits
-Below-market fixed rate product for higher-income borrowers*
-May be used with conventional loans only
-May be used for purchase or refinance

Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Available
Tax Credit 2nd Loan
Program Name Key Features

   Tax Credit 2nd Loan   
-Must be a first-time homebuyer.
-Must have a FICO score of no less than 640, and a total debt ratio of no more than 45%.
-Homebuyer qualifies for an IdaMortgage loan.
-The loan will accrue interest at 3.0% with a due date of July 1, 2010.
-Loan offered in the amount not to exceed 5% of the sales price or $7,000.
-Homebuyer Education is required.
Second Mortgage Program
Program Name Key Features
Good Credit Rewards
-30-Year Loan Product
-Interest rate is 1% higher than mortgage rate of the first mortgage for borrowers with credit scores of 720 or higher.
-Interest rate is 2% higher than mortgage rate of the first mortgage for borrowers with credit scores of 700 to 719.
-Maximum amount of second mortgage is capped at 3.5%, for all loan programs, not to exceed 100% combined loan-to-value, or the maximum approved by mortgage insurance guidelines.
-Homebuyer education is required for buyers with credit scores lower than 720.
-Borrowers with credit scores of lower than 700 will not be able to obtain this second mortgage.
-Borrowers must contribute at least $500 towards the transaction, or higher depending on Mortgage Insurance requirements.
-Good Credit Rewards funds are based on need. Borrowers cannot have more than an equivalent of three months payments in liquid assets after closing.
Credit Score Interest Rate
700-719
720+
7.600%
6.600%
HOME Program
Program Name Key Features
HOME Down Payment Assistance

(Temporarily Suspended)
-Grant program for borrowers with less than 80% of area median income
-Minimum of $1,000 – maximum of $20,000 is based on need & the adjusted
gross household area median income (AMI) as shown on the "Assistance Level Chart" at www.IdaMortgage
-Can be used with all types of loans
-Zero % deferred loan – forgivable over period of affordability that could
range from a five year to a ten year period at 20% that the owner both owns
the property and resides in the property as owner’s principal place of
residence and makes all payments due
-Must be a first-time homebuyer, with exceptions for displaced homemakers or single parents with custody of children
-Finally Home!® Homebuyer Education program completion prior to applying for the assistance

*See Borrower Requirements for more details
Note: Lender paid MIP maximum is 2.50%

Helpful Information About our Loan Program

IdaMortgage Loan Options:
Conventional Loan - This is a traditional home loan, and home buyers can choose to make a minimum down-payment of 5% or more, or opt for IHFA's 100% down payment financing loan product.

FHA Loan - Unlike some inflexible mortgage programs, the FHA mortgage is more attainable for people with little or no credit. This is a key factor in why people choose an FHA loan. This home loan was created by the federal government and provides affordable home financing for qualified borrowers.

VA Loan - This home loan enables eligible military veterans to buy a home with no down payment. The term "Veteran" includes certain members of the selected Reserve, active duty service personnel and certain categories of spouses.

RD Loan - This home loan is for homebuyers who would like to buy a home with no down payment, in a rural community.

Definitions:
Discount Points - *Each discount point represents one percent of the loan amount. Either the buyer or seller can pay a discount point to permanently "Buy down" the interest rate. This amount is separate from any down payment required on the loan.

Stepped Interest Rate Mortgages - ** In stepped interest rate mortgages the lower mortgage rate is applicable for the first three years and the higher rate applies from year four until the loan is repaid.

Property Types:
Single-family dwelling (townhouses or condos included).
Manufactured housing (doublewide and on foundation).

Income Limits and Sales Price Limits:
Click here to view a list of income limits and sales price limits by county.

No IRS Recapture
For borrowers whose loan closed on or after May 19, 2004, and haven't refinanced out of our program, IdaMortgage will fully reimburse you for any recapture tax the IRS imposes, provided no new wage earner is included in the home for one year after the time the loan was made.

Contact IdaMortgage
Click here for more information on how to contact someone who can talk with you about the IdaMortgage loan program or the application process.

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