Purmerend, NH lowers barriers for first-time homebuyers with its Starter Loan program
Purmerend, NH Starter Loan First-Time Homebuyers Costs
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Purmerend approved a 1.2-million euro fund for first-time buyers. Eligible applicants live or work in the municipality and purchase homes priced under the National Mortgage Guarantee limit. The Starter Loan fund offers up to 20% of the purchase or a maximum of 45,000 euros per recipient. Local officials anticipated strong uptake by young residents that would free up space in social housing and affordable private housing.
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There were 60 Starter Loans issued during the program's first 18 months. Purmerend approved a second fund for Starter Loans worth 2.5 million euros.
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