Home Financing

There are many financing options available when purchasing a home from Owl Homes of Fredonia. Many customers are pre-approved for a mortgage from their bank. We also have a finance expert on staff to assist with financing your home. We can help you find land to buy and provide you with financing packages that include your new home only or home and land together. With flexible down payment options our staff can find the right financing package to suite your needs and help you achieve home ownership!

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING

SECTION 504 HOME REPAIR LOAN / GRANT PROGRAM

504 Grant Details:

Program Objectives: Assist very low-income owner occupants of modest single family homes in rural areas to repair their homes.

Grant Purposes: Grant funds may be uses ONLY for repairs and improvements that will remove health and safety hazards to make dwellings accessible for household members with disabilities.

Loan Purposes: Loan funds may be used to remove health and safety hazards and make general repairs and improvements to properties, as long the dwelling remains modest for the area.

Terms and General Eligibility Requirements:

504 GRANT:

  • At least one applicant must be 62 years of age.
  • Must be unable to repay a 504 loan (amortized over the maximum number of years).
  • Applicant must have acceptable ownership (to include life estate) and occupy the property.
  • The adjusted household income may not exceed the limit for your area.
  • Unable to obtain financial assistance at reasonable terms and conditions elsewhere and lack the personal resources to meet their needs.
  • Grant Agreement requires recipient to reside in household for three years after approval or else grant funds must be repaid.

504 LOAN:

  • Applicant must have acceptable ownership (to include life estate) and occupy the property.
  • Applicant must have repayment ability – determined by a household budget completed with Rural Development Representatives.
  • The adjusted household income may not exceed the limit for your area.
  • Unable to obtain financial assistance at reasonable terms and conditions elsewhere and lack the personal resources to meet their needs.
  • Must have an acceptable credit history.
  • Outstanding 504 loans of $7,500.00 or more will be secured by a mortgage.
  • Fixed interest rate of 1%.