WISH Downpayment Assistance Program in Partnership with MECHANICS BANK by ASSISTNA

 
Contact ASSISTNA.org : 
 Emails: 
SMS/Text # (217) 201-2385 (SoCal)
SMS/Text # (341) 214-9382 (NorCal)

Important: Mechanics Bank does not work directly with the homebuyer or the mortgage lender, all WISH down payment assistance requests are referred to our bank partner, Mechanics Bank, by one of our HUD-certified counselors from ASSISTNA who’s working with the homebuyer and has confirmed that they are eligible for the WISH DPA program.

WISH application list:

  • First paystub of the calendar year
  • 3 most recent concurrent paystubs
  • Most recent tax returns (if there is interest or dividend income showing on page 1 of the tax returns on line 3a, 2b or 3b provide the corresponding 1099’s and or statements for investment (dividend earning) accounts)
  • All income earning assets (interest earning bank accounts; investment accounts) only needed if showing on the tax returns
  • Self-employed income: 2 years tax returns and year to enrollment date P&L statement
  • Most recent W-2
  • Completed AHP Household income qualification
  • Homeowners workshop certificate
  • If you have a W-2 from a previous employer provide a verification of end of employment date from the employer

Items to obtain from lender

  • 1003 (loan application)
  • 1008 (underwriter worksheet)
  • LE (loan estimate)
  • Preliminary title report
  • Earnest money deposit receipt (escrow receipt)
  • Vesting
  • Close of Escrow Date
  • Approval needed by date (if needed for BMR or other subsidies)

Additional Information to be provided

  • Property Address
  • Additional Subsidies
  • Explanations regarding unusual situations or income
  • FHLBSF has a HTI ratio of 35% as a bench mark.  If over 35%, a satisfactory explanation is required.  FHLBSF wants to ensure the home purchase is affordable and sustainable.

Assist NA management and Board members With the officers of our partner, MECHANICS BANK, during an annual economic development conference in Los Angeles CA.

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