The CalSTRS Home Loan Program can be a smart way to get an affordable home.

 
 
 

 

CalSTRS Teacher's Home Loan Program Summary
Loan options may vary for properties in areas of the state that are considered to be declining in value.
 

 
Conventional Standard
Temporarily Suspended
Zero Down (95/5)
80/17
Eligible Properties
Owner-occupied 1- to 4-units; attached and detached single family residences; coops (conforming only); condos; and planned unit developments
Owner-occupied single family residences; approved condos; approved attached and detached planned unit developments
Owner-occupied single family residences; approved condos; approved attached and detached planned unit developments
Term
15 or 30 Year
30 Year (1st and 2nd Mortgages)
30 Year (1st and 2nd Mortgages)
 
Conforming Loan Amount
Up to $417,000
Up to $438,947 (1st and 2nd mortgages combined)
 
Up to $505,612 (1st and 2nd mortgages combined)
 
 
Non-Conforming Loan Amount
$417,001 to $834,000
$438,948 to $650,000 (1st and 2nd mortgages combined)
 
$505,613 to $650,000 (1st and 2nd mortgages combined)
 
 
Loan-to-Value (LTV) of 1st Mortgage
95%
95%
 
 
80%
 
 
 
Loan-to-Value (LTV) of 2nd Mortgage
Contact lender for details
5%
17%
 
 
Maximum Combined Loan-to-Value (CLTV) of 1st and 2nd Mortgages
95%
100%
97%
 
 
Down Payment
 
 
Min 5%
 
0%
 
3%
 
 
Sources of Closing Costs
 
Contact lender for details
 
 
Borrowers own funds, seller contributions up to 3%, gift from relative, or unsecured grant from approved government agency
 
 
Borrowers own funds, seller contributions up to 3%, gift from relative, or unsecured grant from approved government agency
 
2nd Mortgage
 
Not offered through CalSTRS; contact lender for available options for 2nd mortgages
 
Deferred payments on the 5% 2nd mortgage for the first 5 years; Contact lender for details
 
Deferred payments on the 17% 2nd mortgage for the first 5 years; Contact lender for details

 
Note: The Zero Down and 80/17 programs are for home purchases only (no refinance transactions) and use a 2nd mortgage to finance all or part of the down payment requirement. All mortgage loans made under the CalSTRS Home Loan Program will have fixed interest rates and terms of 30 or 15 years. To qualify you must be a CalSTRS Member.

We deliver the superior service, confidentiality and attention to detail necessary to make your loan process as smooth as possible. Contact us at 909.592.3898 to see how it can work for you.

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