Tag Archives | Homebuyer program

NEW HEART FILM: First time homebuyer program

By on May 20, 2014 in Homebuyer Stories, Uncategorized

Meet Julie S., an art teacher in San Mateo who was able to buy her first home with the help of HEART and Meriwest Mortgage’s first time homebuyer program. With 5% down and no PMI, she is grateful for the community support that made this possible…..read more

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Riding the crazy train to buy their first home in San Carlos – New HEART film

By on December 7, 2013 in Homebuyer Stories, Uncategorized

Meet Cris and Koren – a young couple who bought their first home in San Carlos thanks to the HEART/Meriwest Downpayment Assistance Loan Fund.

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Dennis and Joann McEntire

Redwood City – we can afford it!

By on January 8, 2013 in Featured, Homebuyer Stories

Joann and Dennis bought their dream home in Redwood City with help from HEART and MeriWest Mortgage …”better than an FHA loan and no PMI insurance….and we closed in 30 days over Christmas!” Find out if you qualify for HEART’s first time homebuyer program and read more….

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HEART raises over $100,000 at May lunch, with 370 guests.

By on September 9, 2012 in Featured, Uncategorized

Thanks to you we raised over $100,000 for HEART at our May 7 lunch. Thank you Lori Goler, Vice President of People of Facebook who gave the keynote, to Facebook for a $25,000 donation, and to our board, sponsors and volunteers. See more photos from the event…….

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Ask the Credit Union Guy – fixed vs. adjustable rate mortgages

By on May 31, 2012 in Uncategorized

HEART and Meriwest Credit Union have partnered to offer conforming mortgages and downpayment assistance loans to moderate-income first-time homebuyers in San Mateo County. Which is the right loan for you, and what does our program offer?

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HEART helps moderate-income families buy their first home in San Mateo County

By on November 15, 2011 in Homebuyer Stories

Jennifer is a legal secretary in Burlingame and part-time law student, her husband Andrew is a police assistant. They were renting in Foster City and loved the suburban feel and convenient location. They qualified for an FHA loan, but…

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HEART receives $2M grant from State Prop 1C funds

By on July 8, 2010 in Uncategorized

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded a $2 million matching grant to HEART as part of its competitive Local Housing Trust Fund Program funded by Proposition 1C, the housing bond measure approved by state voters in 2006. The funds, which should be available in 2012, provide $700,000 for affordable rental housing loans and $1.3 million for downpayment assistance loans to low and moderate-income families.

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Belmont joins HEART, first homebuyer loan in San Mateo, National Housing Trust Fund

By on August 19, 2008 in Uncategorized

It’s been surprisingly busy for the summertime, and now there’s quite a bit of housing news to mention that’s of interest in San Mateo County. Here are three highlights: HEART’s first homebuyer loan; the City of Belmont joins HEART; and possibilities for a National Housing Trust Fund

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HEART launches “Opening Doors” loan program; meets challenge match

By on May 14, 2008 in Uncategorized

HEART announces new homebuyer downpayment assistance program at May lunch.

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