First Time Homebuyer Programs in Maine
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TopGovernmentGrants Editorial StaffOne of the most essential needs of an individual and a family is the need for safe, quality, and comfortable housing opportunities. The State of Maine understands takes this need to heart, and as a result, has established the Maine State Housing Authority.
Maine State Housing Authority, more commonly referred to as MaineHousing, is an independent state agency that bridges public and private housing finance, combining them to benefit Maine’s low and moderate-income people.
The first time homebuyer programs of MaineHousing are all especially designed to contribute to the achievement of its primary agency mission which is to "assist Maine people to obtain and maintain decent, safe, affordable housing and services suitable to their unique housing needs."
Among all of the agency's programs, some of the most notable are the following:
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First Time Homebuyer Programs in Maine
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Keystone Government Loan Program for Homebuyers in Pennsylvania
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has been running the Keystone Government Loan Program in which it intends to provide first mortgage financing on loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration, the Rural Development, and the Department of the Veterans' Affairs.
Construction Incentive Program for First Time Home Buyers in New York![](image not found)
The State of New York cares so much about its people. It looks out for them and constantly ascertains that their best interest is always protected. One of the ways in which the state has manifested this concern is through the establishment of the State of New York Mortgage Agency, more commonly referred to as SONYMA, which is a public authority established in 1970 designed to provide reasonable and affordable home-ownership opportunities to low and moderate income New Yorkers, especially to first time home buyers.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Dollar Homes Program![](image not found)
The Dollar Homes Program revolves around the process of selling single family homes for a superbly reasonable price of $1 (plus closing cost) to low-to-moderate income families, granted that these houses have been acquired through foreclosure by the Federal Housing Administration, and have already been actively marketed for at least six months and still remained unsold after that certain period of time.
Ohio Heroes Program for First Time Home Buyers in the State of Ohio![](image not found)
One of the most popular programs of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency is the Ohio Heroes Program which is exclusively intended for active military men, active reservists, veterans, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and several other individuals with noble professions.