NORTH LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (HOP)

 

FACT SHEET

 

Program: If you are interested in owning your own home, the City of North Lauderdale has funds available for down payment, and closing costs to low-income eligible homebuyers.  This assistance will help you to purchase a unit located anywhere in the City of North Lauderdale, if you have not owned a home within the last three years.

 

Down payment and closing cost assistance is in the form of a no-interest deferred loan.  Since this is a deferred loan program, owner occupancy for five years after closing on the home is required.  The loan is reduced automatically each month that you occupy your home for those five years, in the instance that the five-year requirement is not met, you will have to payback the entire loan amount.  Minimum cash required as your contribution towards the down payment is $1,000 and you must already be qualified for a thirty (30) year fixed rate first mortgage with an escrow account.

 

The program will provide a higher amount of funding, for purchasing in the following areas of the City:  Seaview/Silverado, Lauderdale North Park Section 5, Silver Lakes and Patron Village.

 

Eligibility:  Your household income may not exceed the income limits below.

 

Household-Size Income Eligibility

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

$39,850

$45,550

$51,250

$56,950

$61,500

$66,050

$70,600

$75,150

 

Application process:  Call (954) 724-7065 for information about the application.  As soon as your application is returned with all copies of the required documentation, it will be reviewed for eligibility.

 

You must be pre-qualified for a first mortgage prior to submitting your application for this program.

 


CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

APPLICATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION LIST

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Dear Applicant,

 

Thank you for showing interest in the homeownership program.  In addition to filling out the application, COPIES of the following information is required:

 

Income category:  This information is needed to document your income.

 

1.       Tax Return for each working individual and/or adult in the home.

2.       W-2 Forms from each employer for each working individual in the home.

3.       The last three consecutive pay-stubs for each working individual in the home.

4.       Six months of consecutive bank statements for all accounts for all individuals that have accounts.

5.       There is a mandatory requirement for all applicants to attend a County sponsored First Time Home-Buyer Class and provide a copy of their completion certificate.  The arrangements to attend a workshop will be done in the final stages of the program when the grant is reserved.

6.       Copies of Pre-qualified loan approval from one of the preferred mortgage lenders listed on the following page or your own bank/mortgage lender of choice for a thirty year fixed rate including an escrow account.

 

Members of your household:  This information is needed to verify your household size and number of dependents so that we can correctly determine your ability to qualify for the program.  COPIES of the following that apply:

 

7.       Driver’s License (any state) or State ID card (any state) and copy of social security card, from all members of your household that are of age to have these documents.

8.       Birth certificates for all children whether adult or minor that you intend to claim as a member of your household.

9.       If you have an elderly member of your household that you will be claiming as a dependant we will need proof of age and retirement status.  This can be done through a State ID, Driver’s License, Passport, Birth Certificate, Social Security Payment (if applicable) and Social Security card.

10.   Passports and/or Alien Registration cards will also be needed if this is applicable to your household for each member.

11.   Marital status MUST be verified.  If you are married a copy of your marriage certificate from the Church of State will suffice.  If you are divorced we MUST have a COMPLETE copy of your divorce decree.  If you are separated we must have a copy of the court order.  If you are in the process of seeking a divorce we need a statement on letterhead and signed from your attorney.  If you are unable to prove your marital status you must either have your spouse apply as a co-applicant or provide a statement from the State of Florida, Department of Revenue, Division of Child Support Enforcement that you are seeking support from an absentee parent.

 

Should you have any questions, please call the Community Development Department at 954-724-7065.


Preferred Mortgage Lenders

 

1.      SunTrust Bank, 954-838-4622, located at 14050 NW 14th Street Suite #100 Sunrise, Florida 33323.

2.      Bank of America Mortgage, 954-489-7542, located at 888 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309.

3.      Bank Atlantic, CRA Lending, 800-330-3711, located at 2100 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309.

4.      City National Bank of Florida, 305-577-7263, located at 25 West Flagler Street Miami, Florida 33130.

5.      Northern Trust Bank of Florida, 954-527-3939 extension 253, located at 1100 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

6.      Republic Bank, 954-474-8549, located at 300 South Pine Island Road Plantation, Florida 33324.

7.      SunTrust Bank, 954-623-1252, located at 225 North Federal Highway Suite 700 Pompano Beach, Florida 33062

8.      Washington Mutual Bank, 954-635-6006, located at 200 South Pine Island Road #102, Plantation, Florida 33324

9.      Bank United, 954-296-3761, located at 2895 University Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065

10.  Gibraltar Bank, 954-768-5345, located at 450 East Las Olas Blvd #180 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

11.  Mortgage Solutions Inc. of South Florida, 305-653-2791, located at 17121 NE 6th Avenue North Miami Beach, Florida 33162

12.  Colonial Bank N.A., 954-839-1078, located at 1580 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Sunrise, Florida 33323

13.  Windsor Capital Mortgage Corporation, 754-366-0885, located at 8005 SW 5 Street North Lauderdale, Florida 33068

 

 

 

IMPORTANT:

 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN USING ANY OF THE ABOVE LENDERS, PLEASE CALL FIRST TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO MEET WITH A REPRESENTATIVE.


CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

Homeownership Opportunities Program

 

BORROWER APPLICATION

 

*Information contained herein shall be kept and disclosed in conformance with Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, and shall be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility in the City of North Lauderdale’s Homeownership Opportunities Program.  All information supplied will be verified at a later date through supporting documentation, including income tax returns and bank statements.  PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

 

IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE OWNED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM.

 

THE APPLICANT IS THE PERSON WHO WILL OWN THE HOUSE AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MORTGAGE PAYMENT.  IF YOU INTEND TO OWN THE HOUSE WITH SOMEONE ELSE, CO-APPLICANT INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED.

 

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

APPLICANT

CO-APPLICANT

NAME:  ________________________________

NAME:  ________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH:________________________

DATE OF BIRTH:  ________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:_____________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:______________

ADDRESS:______________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

PHONE (HOME):_________________________

PHONE (HOME):_________________________

PHONE (WORK):_________________________

PHONE (WORK):_________________________

How long at present address:_______________

How long at present address:_______________

Landlord Name:__________________________

Landlord Name:__________________________

Landlord Address:________________________

_______________________________________

Landlord Address:________________________

_______________________________________

Landlord Phone:__________________________

Landlord Phone:__________________________

Monthly Rent:____________________________

Monthly Rent:____________________________

Utilities Included: Yes ( )  No ( )

Utilities Included: Yes ( )  No ( )

Previous Address:________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

Previous Address:________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

How long at previous address:_______________

How long at previous address:_______________

 

 


 

APPLICANT

CO-APPLICANT

MARITAL STATUS:

MARITAL STATUS:

Married (  )  Single (  )  Divorced (  )

Married (  )  Single (  )  Divorced (  )

Widower (  )  Separated (  )

Widower (  )  Separated (  )

Relationship to Co Applicant_______________

Relationship to Co Applicant_______________

Race___________________________________

Race___________________________________

US Citizen? Yes ____  No____

US Citizen? Yes ____  No____

If no, Alien Registration # __________________

If no, Alien Registration # __________________

 

 

 

LIST DEPENDENTS OR MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD WHO WILL RESIDE IN PROPERTY WITH YOU AND CO-APPLICANT:

 

Full Name                  Relationship                     Age                  S.S.#                      Occupation

 

1.________________________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________________________

4.________________________________________________________________________________

5.________________________________________________________________________________

6.________________________________________________________________________________

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Note:  Be sure to include ALL SOURCES OF INCOME RECEIVED within the last 24 months.

 

APPLICANT

CO-APPLICANT

EMPLOYER NAME:  _______________________

_______________________________________

EMPLOYER NAME:  _______________________

_______________________________________

EMPLOYER ADDRESS:_____________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

EMPLOYER ADDRESS:_____________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

 

 

POSITION HELD:_________________________

POSITION HELD:_________________________

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:_________________

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:_________________

GROSS MONTHLY SALARY:_________________

GROSS MONTHLY SALARY:_________________

 

 

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER’S NAME & ADDRESS:

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER’S NAME & ADDRESS:

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

 

 

POSITION HELD:_________________________

POSITION HELD:_________________________

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:_________________

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:_________________

GROSS MONTHLY SALARY:_________________

GROSS MONTHLY SALARY:_________________

 


LIST ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD INCOME  (If any, include Child Support, Alimony, Interest, Dividends)

 

            NAME                                 EMPLOYER/SOURCE                                GROSS MONTHLY INCOME

 

1.________________________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________________________

4.________________________________________________________________________________

 

OTHER INCOME NOT SHOWN ABOVE              __________________________________________

(social security, child support, alimony, etc.)     __________________________________________

                                                                                    __________________________________________

                                                                                    __________________________________________

                                                                                    __________________________________________

 

WHAT IS YOUR HOUSEHOLD’S TOTAL GROSS MONTHLY INCOME:                         $_____________

(Attach copy of latest Income Tax Returns.)

 

TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME                                                                                              $__________________

 

ASSETS

 

Checking or Savings Accounts

Bank Name                                                  Account No.                                  Type                           Balance

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

 

 

 

OUTSTANDING LOANS OR OTHER DEBTS (Including all charge cards):

 

Lender/Creditor                                           Account No.                                  Monthly Pmt              Balance

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

____________________________         ________________                  __________             _________

 

LIST ANY ADDITIONAL NAMES UNDER WHICH CREDIT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECEIVED:

 

APPLICANT:______________________

CO-APPLICANT:___________________


THESE QUESTIONS APPLY TO BOTH APPLICANT AND CO-APPLICANT.  IF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EXPLAIN ON SEPARATE SHEET.

 

APPLICANT

YES

NO

CO-APPLICANT

YES

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are there any outstanding judgments against you?

 

(   )

(   )

Are there any outstanding judgments against you?

(   )

(   )

Have you declared bankruptcy within the past seven years?

 

(   )

(   )

Have you declared bankruptcy within the past seven years?

(   )

(   )

Been party to a lawsuit?

 

(   )

(   )

Been party to a lawsuit?

(   )

(   )

Are you obligated to pay alimony, child support, or separate maintenance?

 

(   )

(   )

Are you obligated to pay alimony, child support, or separate maintenance?

(   )

(   )

Are you a co-maker or endorser on a note?

(   )

(   )

Are you a co-maker or endorser on a note?

(   )

(   )

 

 


AGREEMENT

AFFIDAVIT AND RELEASE

 

The undersigned applies to participate in the Homeownership Program indicated in this application, which requires a loan to be secured as a second mortgage on the property received through this program.  The undersigned further understands that he/she must own and live in the unit for a least a period of 5 years and the City of North Lauderdale is not responsible for any damage, and I the undersigned release and hold harmless the City from any and all liabilities to myself and personal property.  The undersigned further understands that all statements made in this application are true and made for the purposes of participating in this homeownership opportunities program.  The undersigned warrants that all income from every person in the household is accurately listed on this application.  Verifications may be obtained from any source named in the application.  The undersigned fully understands that it is a federal crime punishable by fine or imprisonment or both, to knowingly make any false statements concerning any of the above facts, as applicable under the provisions of Title 18, U.S. Code, Sections 1001 and 1014.

 

 

_________________________________________                 ____________________

Applicant’ Signature                                                                                            Date

 

 

 

_________________________________________                 ____________________

Co-Applicant’ Signature                                                                                     Date

 

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AUTHORIZATION FORM REQUIRED BY FEDERAL PRIVACY ACT

 

IMPORTANT – APPLICANT(S) READ BEFORE SIGNING:  Under the Privacy Act of 1974, it will be necessary for the Program/Lender to supply the appropriate agencies you listed on your Application with written approval from you to allow them to release information from your files to verify the information you provided on your application.  Please sign the appropriate space below to authorize these verifications if required.

 

This authorizes the Program/Lender to have free access to my information and records relative to my employment, sources of other income, creditors and mortgage verifications as may be required to process my Homeownership Opportunity Application.

 

 

____________________________________     ________________________          _______________

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT                                        SOCIAL SECURITY #                                 DATE

 

 

____________________________________     ________________________          _______________

SIGNATURE OF CO-APPLICANT                                 SOCIAL SECURITY #                                 DATE

 

 


 CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

_____________________________________________________________________

 

NOTE:  This form must be filled out, witnessed and notarized in its entirety to be valid.

 

***WARNING*** Florida Statutes 817 provide that false statements or misrepresentations concerning income, assets or liabilities relating to a financial condition is a misdemeanor of the first degree and is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment as provided under FS 775.082 and 775.83.

 

AFFIDAVIT OF ALTERNATIVE INCOME SOURCES

 

I_____________________________ do solemnly swear that I_____ do or____ do not receive ANY form of alternative income at the present time nor in the past 12 months other than which is reported on my application and this form.  I understand that the term “alternative income applies to ANY form of funds that I may have received whether taxable or non-taxable.

 

______  My alternative income sources are as follows:

 

1.      Source___________________________________ Amount__________

2.      Source___________________________________ Amount__________

3.      Source___________________________________ Amount__________

4.      Source___________________________________ Amount__________

5.      Source___________________________________ Amount__________

______  I do not receive, nor have received, in the past 12 months, ANY source of alternative income.

 

Applicant Name Printed_____________________________________________

Applicant Address Printed___________________________________________

Applicant Telephone Number:  Home_______________ Work_____________

 

Applicant Signature________________________________________________

 

 

Signed and sworn to before me this_____ day of __________, _______.

 

 

 

Notary                                                

 

 

Date                                                   

 


APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION

***IMPORTANT, READ BEFORE SIGNING***

FINANCIAL RECORDS RELEASE

_____________________________________________________________________

 

NOTE:  This form must be filled out, witnessed and notarized in its entirety to be valid.

 

***WARNING*** Florida Statutes 817 provide that false statements or misrepresentations concerning income, assets or liabilities relating to a financial condition is a misdemeanor of the first degree and is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment as provided under FS 775.082 and 775.83.

 

I hereby grant permission and authorize any: bank, employer, insurance agency, lender, creditor and Governmental Agency to release information that is requested by the City of North Lauderdale or its authorized representative.  I understand this information shall only be used to determine my financial status to qualify for a City of North Lauderdale sponsored program.

 

I understand this information is required to process my application.  Refusal to provide this form in a properly completed manner will be grounds for disqualification.  I understand that incorrect or misleading statements of material fac