What is a HUD Home?
A HUD Home is a one to four unit single-family residence, condominium or townhome that has been conveyed to HUD by the lender as a result of foreclosure when the borrower defaults on the FHA-insured loan. HUD in turn sells the property at "AS IS" market value based on a recent appraisal as quickly as possible through an Asset Manager (AM) Contractor such as PEMCO, LTD. HUD Homes vary in price, location, and condition. Some are move-in ready condition and others are not.
Who can buy a HUD Home?
Anyone with a valid Tax ID (*SSN or Employer Federal Tax ID) issued in the United States can buy a HUD home. Potential buyers must qualify for a mortgage or pay cash to buy a HUD home. Buyers must have a pre-qualification letter from a certified lender, or proof of funds in the amount of, or greater than the gross purchase price of the property.
Where can I find a HUD home?
www.HUDHomestore.com.How can I view a HUD Home?
All buyers MUST be accompanied by a HUD registered broker or agent when viewing any HUD Home listed for sale.
Do I need a realtor to place a bid for me?
Yes, please contact a registered HUD broker or agent to place a bid on a property and to access the home listed for sale. To lookup a broker/agent in your area, visit the http://www.hudhomestore.com
Special Programs
About Good Neighbor Next Door
Law enforcement officers, pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and firefighters/emergency medical technicians can contribute to community revitalization while becoming homeowners through HUD's Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. HUD offers a substantial incentive in the form of a discount of 50% from the list price of the home. In return you must commit to live in the property for 36 months as your sole residence.
How the Program Works
Eligible Single Family homes located in revitalization areas are listed exclusively for sales through the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales program. Properties are available for purchase through the program for five days.
How to Participate in Good Neighbor Next Door
Check the listings for your state. Follow the instructions to submit your interest in purchasing a specific home. If more than one person submits on a single home a selection will be made by random lottery. You must meet the requirements for a law enforcement officer, teacher, firefighter or emergency medical technician and comply with HUD's regulations for the program.
HUD requires that you sign a second mortgage and note for the discount amount. No interest or payments are required on this "silent second" provided that you fulfill the three-year occupancy requirement.
The number of properties available is limited and the list of available properties changes weekly.
To learn more, please see our Good Neighbor Sales go to http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/reo/goodn/gnndabot.cfm
HUD Homes Sales Incentives
For a limited time, FHA offers sales incentives on HUD homes that will make these homes more affordable for homebuyers when purchasing a property using FHA-insured financing. The incentives VARY from State to State but may include: low down payments; sales allowances that can be used to pay closing costs, make repairs, or pay down the mortgage amount; broker bonuses for owner-occupant sales. The benefits of FHA financing are low down payments; competitive interest rates; flexible credit qualifying. To find a HUD-Approved Lender
Nonprofit Organizations
Eligible nonprofit organizations, can bid on homes in lottery, exclusive, and extended phases provided they are in approved purchase areas. If the property is in the lottery phase, the home must be uninsured. Nonprofits rank below Government Agencies in the bid selection process for the lottery, but above them for exclusive and extended listings. Nonprofits cannot bid for dollar homes. Nonprofit organizations that want to obtain HUD approval to participate as a FHA mortgagor, purchase HUD homes at a discount, or administer a Secondary Financing/ Down payment Assistance Program must submit an email directly to their local Homeownership Center (HOC), Program Support Division, indicating that your organization would like to apply for approval to participate in FHA Nonprofit activities. Search for available properties at www.hudhomestore.com, enter State and Buyer Type: Nonprofit.FHA's "First Look" Sales Program Neighborhood Stabilization Program
For Governmental Entities, Nonprofit Organizations, and Sub-recipients
that have received a HUD-issued Name and Address Identification Number (NAID) are eligible to participate in the First Look Sales Method. The National First Look Program is a first-ever public-private partnership agreement between HUD and the National Community Stabilization Trust (Stabilization Trust). In collaboration with national servicers, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, the First Look program is intended to give communities participating in HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) a brief exclusive opportunity to purchase bank-owned properties in certain neighborhoods so these homes can either be rehabilitated, rented, resold or demolished. Refer to http://www.hudpemco.com/HUDpressreleaseHUDnO%20%2010-187.pdf for more Information.
Facilitating the FHA "First Look" Sales Method Under M&M III for more information go to
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100 Questions and Answers about Buying HUD Homes go to
