Eligibility

Property under contract to purchase.

Wasatch County subject property must be under contract by applicant. Applicant must invest a minimum of $4000.00 into the purchase of the subject property.  Wasatch County. This money may be in the form of earnest money applied towards the purchase price and/or the payment of lender fees.

 

Loan Eligibility

Guidelines Effective April 22, 2024

First-time home buyer

May not have owned a home in the last three (3) years.

U. S. citizen

U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Employment

Must have employment in Wasatch County, or in the alternative, a valid, executed contract for future employment within Wasatch County.

Gross household income

Gross household income from all sources, including, but not limited to, employment, church/charitable donations, pensions, workers compensation, unemployment benefits, social security, alimony and child support, and AFDC/TANF, projected for the next twelve (12) months, may not exceed eighty (80) per cent of the Area Median Income (AMI) of Wasatch County for the actual applicant household size:​ 

  • 1: $71,280, 2: $81,440, 3: $91,680
  • 4: $101,080, 5: $110,000, 6: $118,160
  • 7: $126,320, 8: $134,400

Prequalified by a first mortgage lender

Applicant must be prequalified for the purchase price of the contracted property. Prior to closing, applicants must complete an approved home buyer education class and a personal financial counseling session. Approved source list will be provided.

Use

  • Funds may be used towards the down payment on a new or existing single family residence located in Wasatch County or a Ranch Landing condominium and may not be used to cover any closing costs.
  • The first mortgage when combined with a second mortgage, as well as any other mortgages, grants, etc., may not result in cash back to the borrower.
  • The sum of all financing may not exceed 100% of the cost to acquire the property plus any normal pre-paid expenses.
  • All down payment assistance loans can be assumable as long as new owner meets the same requirements as determined and approved by The WCHA. Home must remain owner- occupied throughout life of loan.

Loan Amounts

  • Can be up to 5% of purchase price of home (no less than $2500) for most home purchases in Wasatch County, based on the actual need, as determined and communicated by the first mortgage lender (e.g. 3.5% for FHA loans and 5% for conventional loans).

Interest Rates

  • Two (2) per cent amortized over thirty (30) years.
    (See “Prepayment Penalty”)

Fees/Prepaid Interest

There are no fees or pre-paid interest associated with these loans.

Subordination

  • At the sole discretion of WCHA, a loan may be subordinated if the borrower’s account is current and payments have never been thirty (30) days late.

  • Subordination will not be made lower than second position on the property title, and may not be granted if borrower is attempting a cash-out refinance. Subordination fee is $100.

Approval

  • Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis or more often, as needed.
  • The approval is valid for six (6) months during which time construction on a new home must begin or the closing on the purchase of an existing home must take place.
  • Applicants may reapply after a six (6) month approval period has lapsed.

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 WASATCH COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

175 N MAIN STREET, SUITE 201
PO BOX 776
HEBER CITY, UT 84032

(435) 654-2053 PHONE
(435) 654-2360 FAX