What the Homeownership Program Does
The St. Johns County Homeownership Programs has assembled a team of housing professionals to guide eligible first time homebuyers through all phases of the home buying process. This comprehensive program provides the following services:
- One-on-one credit counseling for rebuilding or perfecting your credit history.
- Homeownership Education
- Affordability Consultation
- Referral to the most beneficial mortgage loan program for your individual situation.
- Access to all available State or Federal down payment / purchase assistance programs you are eligible for.
- The ability to access SHIP purchase assistance funds to partner or layer with other state or federal funds if needed. (When available.)
- Coordinates interaction between the credit counselor, mortgage consultant, lender, purchase assistance programs, builder/developer or realtor and closing agent.
Please Note: Submittal of a St. Johns County Homeownership Program Registration Packet is mandatory in order to participate in county programs offering purchase assistance funds.
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