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The End of Down Payment "Charities" The nine lives of down-payment assistance groups - controversial players in the housing industry - appear to have run out. Federal rules require that only a charity, family member or employer can gift a down payment to a buyer who uses mortgages insured by the ...

7500 Tax Credit FAQ   Information for First Time Home Buyers.  The following are questions and answers regarding the Tax Credit     Who is eligible to claim the $7,500 tax credit?First time home buyers purchasing any kind of home-new or resale-are eligible for the tax credit. To qualify for the t...