CHFA has a few different programs with different requirements.  Here is a quick reference for the programs offered by CHFA:

CHFA FirstStep
Must be First Time Home Buyer? Yes
1st Mortgage:
Loan Type: FHA, VA
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate: Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Recapture Tax: Yes but CHFA will reimburse the entire amount
2nd Mortgage: NONE – no down payment assistance with
this option
CHFA FirstStep PLUS
Must be First Time Home Buyer? Yes
1st Mortgage:
Loan Type: FHA, VA
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate: Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Recapture Tax: Yes but CHFA will reimburse the entire amount
2nd Mortgage:
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate: Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Amount: 3% of 1st mortgage loan amount
Minimum Borrower Contribution: $1,000 – can not be gifted
CHFA HomeOpener
Must be First Time Home Buyer? NO
1st Mortgage:
Loan Type: FHA, VA
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate: Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Recapture Tax: No
2nd Mortgage: NONE – no down payment assistance with
this option
CHFA HomeOpener PLUS
Must be First Time Home Buyer? NO
1st Mortgage:
Loan Type: FHA, VA
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate:Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Recapture Tax: No
2nd Mortgage:
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate: Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Amount: 3% of 1st mortgage loan amount
Minimum Borrower Contribution: $1,000 – can not be gifted
CHFA JumpStart2
Must be First Time Home Buyer? Yes
1st Mortgage:
Loan Type: FHA, VA
Term: 30 years, fixed
Rate: Vary daily, visit CHFA’s website for current rates
Recapture Tax: No
2nd Mortgage:
Term: 10 years, fixed
Rate: 8%, no interest, no payments until Feb 2011
Amount: 3.5% of 1st mortgage loan amount
Minimum Borrower Contribution: $1,000 – can not be gifted

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