In addition to cool homes and the best culture and entertainment in Southeastern Michigan, now there's one more reason for recent college grads to buy a home in Detroit: a mortgage rate reduction.
Governor Jennifer Granholm announced yesterday that beginning Monday, October 9, recent college graduates buying a home in Detroit are eligible to take advantage of a new low-interest home loan program that could save them thousands of dollars a year on mortgage payments.
College grads who recently completed a 2- or 4-year degree or a continuing education program have three years from their graduation date to apply for the special rate loans, which are 2% below market rate.
In addition to homes purchased in Detroit, recent college grads purchasing homes, lofts or condos in seven other Michigan cities will also qualify for the reduced-rate loans, which are funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).
Those cities include Hamtramck, Highland Park, Pontiac, Flint, Saginaw, Benton Harbor and Muskegon Heights.
The MSHDA has $10 million ear-marked for the program. The loans will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit the State of Michigan's website for more information on the program. To view a variety of housing options in the D, please visit City Living Detroit.
Have a question or comment on this post?
I'd love to hear from you!
E-mail me at girl.in.the.d@gmail.com
Technorati Tags:
Girl in the D
Detroit
Detroit Housing
College Grads
