The Kick Start Program is no longer available.

eligible borrowers

Borrowers must meet first-time homebuyer requirement. Non-occupant Borrowers or co- signers are not permitted.  Follow USBank and Agency guidelines for non-U.S. citizens.

eligible Lenders

Freddie Mac HFA Advantage: 1-unit properties only. Manufactured homes are not permitted. Condos with LTV above 95%, must have USBHM approval for the project.

Credit Score Minimum

Freddie Mac HFA Advantage: Minimum 640 credit score (all Borrowers on title)

Homebuyer Education

Required for all Borrowers.

Recapture Tax

The borrower is subject to recapture tax with respect to the second loan.

ASSISTANCE FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM HFA

  • KHAP Grant:Assistance in the form of a non-repayable Grant and calculated on the first Note amount. May be combined with the Kansas Kick Start and AIS Grant.
  • Kansas Kick Start: Assistance in the form of a 0% Interest, 1-year forgivable second mortgage in the amount of $7,000.
    >Refer to the Program Administrator Guidelines for instructions to reserve the second mortgage funds. May be combined with the KHAP Grant and AIS Grant.
    • The 2ndlien 0% loan provided is forgivable after 1 year.
    • Other than earnest money reimbursement, or items paid by the Borrower outside of closing, there can be no cash back to the Borrower.
  • AIS Grant: Borrowers meeting special lower income limits may qualify for additional assistance with the Affordable Income Subsidy (AIS) Grant. Borrower’s at or below 80% of AMI (as determined by Freddie Mac) will receive an additional Grant of $1,500. Borrower’s at or below 50% of AMI (as determined by Freddie Mac) will receive an additional Grant of $2,500.

REQUIRED MORTGAGE INSURANCE (MI) COVERAGE

For Freddie Mac Loans:

  • 18% charter coverage for 95.01-97% LTV Loans
  • 16% charter coverage for 90.01-95% LTV Loans
  • 12% charter coverage for 85.01-90% LTV Loans
  •   6% charter coverage for 80.01-85% LTV Loans

INCOME LIMITS

NON-TARGETED AREAS TARGETED AREAS
Kansas City MSA
(Leavenworth, Wyandotte,
Johnson,
Linn & Miami)
1-2 persons
$80,000

3+ persons
$92,020
1-2 persons
$96,000

3+ persons
$112,000

Lawrence MSA
(Douglas)
1-2 persons
$79,100
3+ persons
$90,965
1-2 persons
$94,920
3+ persons
$110,740
All Other Areas 1-2 persons
$73,100

3+ persons
$84,065
1-2 persons
$87,720

3+ persons
$102,340

HOME PRICE LIMITS

 NON-TARGETED AREASTARGETED AREAS
Kansas City MSA
(Leavenworth, Wyandotte,
Johnson,
Linn & Miami)
$293,293 $358,470
All Other Areas $271,164 $271,164
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