| Q. | Do I have to utilize a realtor to access your program? |
| A. | No. You may purchase a home under the program without utilizing a realtor. |
| Q. | How much money will I have to have for a down payment? |
| A. | Approximately 3% for a FHA loan, 5% for a conventional loan, and no down payment is required on VA loans. |
| Q. | After I purchase a home under the single family program do I have to receive permission from the Nevada Housing Division to obtain a second mortgage for home improvement purposes? |
| A. | No. |
| Q. | How long do I have to occupy the residence if I obtain a Nevada Housing Division loan? |
| A. | The property has to be maintained as a principal residence for the entire term of the loan. The residence may never be used as a rental. |
| Q. | Is there a prepayment penalty on my Nevada Housing Division loan? |
| A. | No. |
| Q. | How long do I have to live in the residence before I can sell? |
| A. | There is no time restriction regarding when you can sell, but Recapture has to be addressed if the residence is sold within the first 9 years of the mortgage loan. |
| Q. | Under Recapture will I have to pay all my equity to the Nevada Housing Division when I sell my home? |
| A. | No. Recapture Tax is a Federal Income Tax and is reported to IRS when you file your taxes. Recapture tax can never exceed 100% percent of the Federally Subsidized Amount (original loan amount times .0625) or 50% of the gain realized, whichever is less. |
| Q. | Is my loan assumable? |
| A. | Yes. However, a new borrower must meet Nevada Housing Division guidelines in order to qualify. |