New & Revised Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

The much-anticipated extension & revision to the home buyer tax credit has finally been approved. The Senate's vote yesterday resulted in a 98-0 win and today it was passed in the house. The bill now moves to the President's desk for a final signature which he is expected to sign.

First-time home buyers have been eligible for tax credits of up to $8,000 since last January as part of this year's economic stimulus package. The newly backed program will expand the credit to include existing home owners.

Under the revised program, those who have owned a home for at least five years will be able to apply for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase their next home. To qualify, buyers will have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30.

The maximum purchase price on a home will be $800,000 with vacation homes not eligible. Income limitations are $125,000 for single tax payers and $225,000 for joint filers.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) have been lobbying hard for the extension and expansion of the tax credit. NAR claims that so far, about 1.4 million first-time homebuyers have qualified for the program and they estimated that 350,000 of these buyers would not have otherwise purchased.

The tax credit is also set to be extended for another year for military personnel serving outside of the United States until June 30, 2011.

Senator Johnny Isakson, who heavily pushed for the extension, along with his own version that would have increased the credit to $15,000 stated, "This is probably the last extension."

But, really? You think so? When April 2011 comes around and the housing market is still not in full recovery mode, will the politicians be able to let this go and actually come to an end, or could it possibly become a more permanent subsidy?

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New Bill (Howard C. Rep NC) Seeks To Improve & Expand Home Buyer Tax Credit

Okay, the name for this new bill may not be as catchy as "Cash for Clunkers" but you gotta love it: Home Ownership Moves the Economy(HOME) Act of 2009 - HR 2801.

It would continue the current tax credit for first time homebuyers set to expire on December 1, 2009, with a couple of notable changes:
- Income restrictions would be removed
- Buyers do not need to be first time buyers

Okay, everybody, all together now "SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH". For those of us who decided not to take a vacation in October and November to handle the "rush" of people trying to beat the deadline, this will squash that idea.

Who will rush to buy if they extend the tax credit anyway?

Well, they will be the same kind of people that have contributed to a record year for me in the mortgage business, but a different breed -
They are potential first time buyers who make way too much money to qualify and get KILLED each year paying income tax. They may be jumping off the fence when they reads this.
And people like them are much more likely to help the economy (they have more disposable income) than first time lower income home buyers...

Stay Tuned...

Dan

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Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act - (Reg. Z Disclosure)

Another change, but I do believe that change is good... Just know that I am committed to keeping my business partners informed about changes occurring within the mortgage industry. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) was developed to protect the mortgage consumer when purchasing a home. The Act contains provisions that revise the Truth in Lending Act under rules known as the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA). These rules apply to all loan applications received on or after July 30, 2009.

This applies to primary and second homes only!

Initial Truth in Lending (TIL) Disclosure
The initial TIL disclosure has been amended to require specific language to notify the consumer that they are not required to complete the loan agreement merely because they have received the disclosure or signed a loan application.

Waiting Periods
For all timing requirements set forth below, “business days” are Monday through Saturday and exclude all legal federal holidays (Bank Holidays).

The revised rules implement waiting periods for the collection of fees and loan closings:
Creditors, mortgage brokers and any other person are prohibited from imposing any fee, other than a reasonable credit report fee, until the consumer has received my bank’s initial disclosures.
The loan cannot close (document signing) until 7 business days after the initial TIL disclosure has been mailed.
The loan cannot close until 3 business days after a re-disclosure TIL is received (if applicable).
If the disclosures are delivered via regular mail, the disclosures are considered received by the borrower three 3 business days after they are mailed.

Annual Percentage Rate Changes (APR)
If the APR increased by more than 0.125% from the previously disclosed APR, a re-disclosure TIL must be provided to the consumer. The loan cannot close (document signing) until 3 business days after the re-disclosure TIL is received by the borrower.

Appraisal Timing
Our banks will not allow conventional appraisals to be ordered through our website until 3 days after we have disclosed. FHA and VA appraisals cannot be ordered by the broker until the 3 day delivery period has expired.

So What Do We Do?
It’s simple – we write longer contracts and tighter loan application. A longer Purchase and Sale contract means 35-40 day closings. Talk to your lender to discuss the file to see what hurdles he/she envisions, and worse case scenario, you close an extra 10 days late. However, it is important that your lender writes an air tight loan application to avoid the re-disclosure delay of 3 days due to a .125% increase in APR

I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding these new guidelines. So please, do not hesitate to call me directly at (425) 350-7136.