Rural Colonia Loan Program (RCLP)

CDCB partners with the Rio Grande Valley Multibank to provide a 20 year, 3.5%, fixed interest rate mortgage loan. Monthly payments start at $350, depending on the loan amount and include principal, interest, taxes and insurance. $60 downpayment is required and CDCB can refinance up to $7,500 on any balance owed on the lot for families.

Details:

Target Market
Families buying lot or families desiring reconstruction of existing dilapidated home. Available only to families at 80% or below AMFI.
Owner Equity
Minimum equity of $2,500 required. Maximum refinance of $7,500. Average lot equity is $9,000.
Mortgage Financing:
3.5%, 20 year loan to homeowner. RGV Multibank repaid first 10 years at 7% interest rate, remaining to CDCB at 0%.
Private Sector Financing:
50% of loan amount
Public Sector Financing:
50% of loan amount
Average Sales Price/
Mortgage Loan Amount:
$40,000
Mortgage Qualifying Ratios:
N/A. All applicants are qualified using disposable income guidelines
Monthly P&I Payment:
$200
Appraised/Market Value:
$51,000


RCLP Requirements
  1. Own a residential lot in rural Cameron or Willacy County and have clear title to the property;
  2. Current on property taxes;
  3. Minimum of $700 gross monthly income;
  4. Consistent work history or steady income from other sources;
  5. Completion of Home Buyers Education classes
RCLP Underwriting Guidelines:

Underwriting Items
Rural Colonia Loan Program
Max. LTV/CLTV
100% (may include all closing costs)
Max Loan Amount
$60,000
Loan Terms
20 years
Interest Rate
3.511%
Purchase/Refinance
Up to $7,500
Owner of Lot
Yes
Lot Equity
Up to $10,000
Properties
Single family residence
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Down Payment
$60
DAP Assistance
Qualified Borrowers
Qualifying Ratios
None. Disposable income based
Credit
CDCB Guidelines
MI Coverage or Guarantee Fee
None
Homebuyer Training
Required
Cash Reserves
None
Geographic Restrictions
Designated colonias and rural areas
Income Limits
80% of below AMFI
Non-Perm Residents/Aliens
No
Limit on Seller Contribution
N/A
Origination Fee
None
Forms Required
RCLP Custom
Temporary BuyDowns
No
1st Time Homebuyers
Yes; No if demolition
Closing Costs
Standard and Customary

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