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a) Low Interest Rate Mortgage Program - One of the primary housing loan programs of SONYMA that is specially geared towards the eligible first time homebuyers of New York. The notable features of this program are its incredibly low interest rates, an option to avail of a low downpayment mortgage financing program, a fixed interest rate, and a mortgage plan that is payable for up to 30 years.

b) Achieving the Dream Program - This program provides eligible low-income first time home-buyers with a low downpayment mortgage financing program if they wish to acquire one or two family dwellings.

c) Construction Incentive Program - This program was developed in an effort to stimulate the construction of one to two family homes. The program can provide qualified first time home-buyers with up to 97% of financing for the construction of their chosen properties.

d) Remodel New York Program - This program is specifically created to assist first time home-buyers in the process of purchasing and repairing homes and properties that are in dire need of renovation.

e) Homes for Veterans Program - This program is tailored to assist U.S. military veterans and active duty U.S. military personnel in the process of purchasing a new home or transferring to another property.

f) Down Payment Assistance Loan - This program can be used in conjunction with another SONYMA home-buying loan program as it only offers eligible first time home-buyers with funds that are only sufficient for covering the downpayment and closing costs of purchasing a home.

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Downpayment Assistance Program for the First Time Home Buyers in North Carolina
The programs and activities of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency are constantly geared towards the satisfaction of the best interest of its target population, which is why all their endeavors are carefully guided by their overall agency mission which is "to create affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market."

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First Time Homebuyer Programs in Maine
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."

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First Time Homebuyer Programs in New Hampshire
The State of New Hampshire gives great importance to the welfare and safety of its people. One of the ways of showing this is through the establishment of the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, which is specially designed to assist low to moderate income residents of New Hampshire in the process of procuring safe and affordable housing opportunities.

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First Time Homebuyer Programs in New York
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.

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