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DocuSign Envelope ID:66F168C2-3C54-4274-9428-4F16B3F1802A <br /> Miscellaneous <br /> Over 65 years of age <br /> Applicants over the age of 65 at the time of purchase must comply with all program <br /> requirements with the exception of: <br /> ■ Do not need to work a minimum of 32 hours per week <br /> ■ May have more than $100,000 in non-retirement assets <br /> ■ Do not need to be a first time homebuyer - 30 day waiting period waived <br /> ■ If purchasing a condo in the Town of Chapel Hill they do not need to meet residency <br /> requirement- 30 day waiting period waived <br /> Applicants over 65 years of age must still fulfill all educational requirements, regardless of <br /> loan financing or first time homebuyer status. <br /> Exceptions: Allowed exceptions to this policy are outlined in the attached "Exceptions <br /> Policy."Exceptions are granted based on desirability of certain properties, days on market, <br /> buyer circumstances, and property deficiencies. <br /> Subsidy: Each subsidy source requires different qualifications. See the "Subsidy <br /> Qualification Requirements"for HOME, CDBG,AHDR, Bond, and CPLP qualification <br /> requirements. <br /> 1st Mortgages: Except in rare circumstances, buyers must qualify for a 1st mortgage to <br /> purchase a CHT home. See the "Lending Qualification Requirements"for the lending <br /> qualifications of our current loan products. <br /> Applicant Recourse to Appeal Provisions of this Policy: If an applicant wishes to appeal <br /> for a waiver or modification of any of the above requirements, he/she may appeal to the <br /> Community Home Trust Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will only consider <br /> waivers for policies unrelated to subsidy requirements or the basic program guidelines. <br /> An applicant's appeal should include a written, brief description of the situation and the <br /> reason for the waiver request and can be sent directly to the Executive Director to discuss <br /> with the Board. The decision of the Board of Directors is final and not subject to further <br /> appeal. <br /> Statement of Expectations of Full Disclosure: It is expected that every applicant provide <br /> all relevant information that impacts his/her eligibility for the Community Home Trust <br /> homeownership program. An applicant should fully and honestly disclose all information <br /> used to determine program eligibility and subsidy allocation, including,but not limited to, <br /> total household size, income, and assets. Withholding or misrepresenting information <br /> regarding any criteria used to determine program eligibility or subsidy allocations <br /> constitutes fraud and will result in immediate disqualification from the program, as well as <br /> possible legal action. <br /> Community Home Trust is an equal housing opportunity provider and does not <br /> discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or <br /> national origin. <br />