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The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. 1451 East Gun Hill Road, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10469 - (718) 881-1180 - www.bronxnhs.org

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Pre-Purchase Application Dear Prospective Homebuyer: Thank you for your interest in The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. (The Bronx NHS CDC) ‘s home buying programs. The Bronx NHS CDC, Inc. is a nonprofit housing counseling and financial literacy organization who is dedicated to helping you achieve sustainable homeownership. We offer the following services:

Homebuyer Education: Pre-purchase education provides general information about the home buying

process to a group of potential homebuyers, in a classroom setting. This includes but is not limited to information on down – payment assistance programs; closing cost; home inspections; credit readiness; and various financing options.

Credit Assessment: help families gain control of their financial affairs and rebuild their credit. This service is

for both potential homebuyers and for homeowners.

Pre- Purchase Counseling: assists with resolution to barriers of homeownership through one-on one

counseling. This includes a complete evaluation of their financial status and readiness for homeownership.

Post-purchase Education and Counseling: education gives homeowners instruction to make

homeownership sustainable in a classroom setting, while counseling involves one -on- one crisis intervention to help homeowners who are in trouble of maintaining homeownership. If you are currently working with a Real Estate Professional, please provide us with their contact information, so we can stay in touch with them as you journey towards homeownership. However, if you don’t have a relationship with a Realtor, we suggest that you contact a Real Estate Professional with the qualification required to assist you and specialize in first home buying programs available to you. This is not an attempt to disconnect you from any current relationships you may have but to add value. We are looking forward to working with you and supporting you in realizing your homeownership desire. Regards, Pre-purchase Homeownership Services Team


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Program Disclosure

Purpose of Housing Counseling: I/We understand that the purpose of the housing counseling

program is to provide one – on – one counseling to help customers fix those problems that prevent affordable mortgage financing. The counselor will analyze my/our financial and credit situation, identify those barriers preventing me/us from obtaining affordable mortgage finance, and develop a plan to remove those barriers. The counselor will also provide assistance in management, with the preparation of a monthly and manageable budget plan. I/We further understand that it will not be the responsibility of the counselor to fix the problem for me/us but rather to provide guidance and education to empower me/us in fixing those issues preventing affordable mortgage financing.

Eligible Criteria. I/We understand that the counseling agency provides housing counseling assistance to

customers whose problems can be resolved in 24 months or less. I/We understand that if it is determined my/our issues will take longer than 24 months to fix, I/We will be refer to a long-term housing counseling program.

Homeownership Education Classes. I/We understand that as part of the housing counseling program, I/We

will be required to attend a group homeownership education classes.

Customer’s Responsibility. I/We understand that it is our responsibility to work in conjunction with the

counseling process and that failure to cooperate will result in the discontinuation of my counseling program. This includes but is not limited to missing three consecutive appointments.

Our Services are: PC – Pre-purchase One-On-One Counseling FHE- Fair Housing Pre-Purpose Education Workshops PRL – Predatory Lending Education Workshop PPE – Pre-Purchase Homebuyer Education Workshop DFC – Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution One-On-One Counseling DFE – Resolving/Preventing Mortgage Delinquency Workshops FBC – Financial Education/Credit Assessment & Budget One-On-One Counseling

The client also is not obligated to receive any additional other services offered by this agency or its exclusive partners. Applicant Signature. ______________________________Date_________________________ Co-Applicant’s Signature. __________________________Date_________________________


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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT This statement describes the various types of services provided by Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (Bronx NHS), and any financial relationship between Bronx NHS and any other industry partners. Further, it states that any client of Bronx NHS is not obligated to receive or use any other services offered by Bronx NHS, its branches and/or affiliates. Foreclosure Prevention Counseling: Bronx NHS provides free counseling to families that are in danger of losing their homes because of a default or potential default on their mortgage payments. Assistance is provided with the following mitigations options: loan forbearance, loan modification, partial claim, pre-foreclosure sale, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, and bankruptcy. Pre-purchase Homeownership Counseling: Bronx NHS provides homebuyers education and one-on-one pre-purchase homeownership counseling to first time homebuyers who are interested in knowing the facts about buying a home and about low interest rate loan programs. Bronx NHS offers free workshops for prospective homebuyers. Down Payment/Closing Costs/Repairs Grants: Bronx NHS provides forgivable loans/grants of up to $40,000 per home to income qualified first time homebuyers. Mortgage Facilitation: Bronx NHS partner with mortgage lenders to help homebuyers find the most suitable mortgage product for their family. Bronx NHS’ Counselor will provide homebuyers with at least 3 lenders to choose from. Home Repairs Grants/Loans: Bronx NHS manages home repairs programs to help homeowners make necessary repairs on their homes. In addition, we facilitate home repairs loans. Sometimes a grant could be combined with a loan to make needed repairs. Home Finding Program - Bronx NHS helps homebuyers or renters find a home through our affiliated Community Realty Alliance Corp. (CRA). In addition to CRA, Bronx NHS partner with a number of real estate agencies. Bronx NHS will provide our clients with a list of agents to choose from but are not obligated to use any of them. Community Resources Services - Bronx NHS offers assistance to all Bronx residents to find the resources they need to meet their financial needs and become self-sufficiency. Housing Development: Bronx NHS purchases abandoned and foreclosed properties under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and renovate them to market standards. Renovated properties are offered for sale to qualified buyers. While affordable homes, lending products and other forms of assistance may be made available by Bronx NHS and/or through partnerships in which Bronx NHS has entered, the undersigned is under no obligation to utilize these services. Anti-Discrimination Policy Bronx NHS is committed to providing equal opportunities to all clients and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability in the administration and provision of services to the public. Bronx NHS will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. is a HUD-approved counseling agency. ______________________________________ ___________________ Applicant Signature Date ______________________________________ ___________________ Co-Applicant Signature Date

Regards,

Pre-purchase Homebuyer Services Team


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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED! APPLICANT CO-APPLICANT Intake and Application form completed With All Signatures? Yes Yes

(Before submitting your application, the following documents must be included with your application. Applications cannot be processed without listed following documents. )

Please include the following as part of your application package. Bronx NHS – HOME & AHC Grant Please provide the following documents (COPIES ONLY) with your application PRIOR to your one-on-one counseling session.

DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST: $75 Money Order made out to Bronx NHS (This fee is a NON-REFUNDABLE fee) for counseling, processing

fee, credit report, and other agency costs fee (This is a nominal fee to defray some of the cost to deliver education, counseling and grant processing) for individual or couple. If there are additional applicant(s), an additional $25.00 per additional applicant must be added.

Employment and Income History: Most recent pay stubs for all applicants (2 Month) Social Security, SSI, pension, or other benefit letters for all applicants Evidence of any other income (child support, part-time employment, seasonal employment, etc.) W-2 for last two years Past two (2) years signed and dated federal income tax returns Past two (2) years IRS Federal Income tax return transcripts for all applicants Explanation letter for any gaps in employment over one (1) month Notarized Affidavit(s) if: 1. No Child Support is received 2. Non-working adult (18 yrs or older) 3. Full-time/Part-time Student (18 yrs or older and not working)

Self-Employment: Past three (3) years signed and dated federal income tax returns Most recent quarter signed and dated (YTD) Year-To-Date profit & loss statement Proof of quarterly tax payments for last four quarters (federal & state)

Credit Items: Explanation Letter for Slow Payments Explanation Letter for Judgments, Liens, Collections, Repossessions, Foreclosures, etc. Official court documents regarding Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 (include date discharged) If using non-traditional credit history, provide proof of rent payments, utilities (telephone, electricity, gas,

water, child care, cable, etc.) at least 12 months history Deposit and Income Verification:

Bank statements for checking, savings, investment (last three months)


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If child support or alimony is being used to qualify, provide proof of receipt If SSI, disability compensation, or retirement income is to be used, provide current awards letter

Other Items: Verification of Employment (from employer for all working household members – Letter must include YTD

gross salary, salary projection for the current year (including overtime, commission and bonus, and how often)

Driver’s license or official issued picture ID Copies of birth certificates (for ALL household members) Proof of other grant assistance Mortgage Pre-Approval from a Bronx NHS participating lender (Contact Bronx NHS to help you) Final divorce decree and property settlement agreement If gift money will be used, a letter stating the amount of gift, giver’s name and relationship to borrower Completed Income & Expense Worksheet (Budget)

Education and Counseling: Register for an in person class at www.bronxnhs.org. In person class fee is $150.00. You also have the

option of taking the class online at https://app.ehomeamerica.org/bronxnhs or provide proof of Homebuyer education from a HUD Approved Agency.

Proof of counseling or (contact Bronx NHS to arrange a counseling session)

Additional Income Verification 1. Do you or anyone in your household receive Social Security and/or Pension Income? YES NO

1a. If “YES”, please provide the following information: (Please submit copies of Award Letters and/or check stubs.) NAME: ___________________________ AMOUNT: __________ HOW OFTEN: monthly weekly)

2. Do you or anyone in your household receive Public Assistance (Aid to families with dependent children, AFDC, SSI, etc.)? YES NO

2a. If “YES”, please provide the following information: (Please submit copies of Award Letters and/or check stubs.) NAME: ________________________ AMOUNT: _____________ HOW OFTEN: monthly weekly)

3. Do you or anyone in your household receive income from operating a business or Real Estate? YES NO

3a. If “YES”, please provide the following information: (Make sure to submit a YTD Profit & Loss Statement) NAME: ____________________________________ AMOUNT (net income): ________________

4. Do you or anyone in your household receive Alimony and/or Child Support? YES NO

4a. If “YES”, please provide the following information: (Please submit copies of Court Order and/or payment coupons) NAME: _________________________________ AMOUNT: ____________ HOW OFTEN: monthly weekly

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4b. If “NO”, and you have custody of children under the age of 18, please provide a Notarized Affidavit stating that you do not receive Alimony and/or Child Support.

5. Do you or anyone in your household receive Unemployment Compensation? YES NO

5a. If “YES”, please provide the following information: (Please submit copies of check stubs.) NAME: _____________________________________ AMOUNT: ____________

6. Do you or anyone in your household receive and other income not specified above? YES NO

6a. If “YES”, please provide the following information: (Please submit proof) NAME: ________________________ AMOUNT: _____________ HOW OFTEN: monthly weekly)

Register to attend a free homebuyer orientation at www.bronxnhs.org

Mail or Bring Application to: Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc.

Att.: Homeownership Department 1451 East Gun Hill Rd, 2nd Floor

Bronx, NY 10469 Phone: (718) 881-1180 ext. 1301 Fax: (718) 881-1190

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BRONX NHS FEE DISCLOSURE

DATE: ______________________ Borrower: ______________________________________________________________________________ Co Borrower: ___________________________________________________________________________ Property Address: _______________________________________________________________________ I/We understand and agree to pay a non-refundable homeownership counseling fee of $75.00 (Please enclose a $75.00 certified check or money order made payable to Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC,

Inc.) for Processing of your program/grant/loan application, including but not limited to credit report, materials and other agency costs (This is a nominal fee to defray some of the cost to deliver education, counseling and grant processing) for individual or couple. If there are additional applicant(s) an additional $25.00 per additional applicant must be added.

Counseling and Processing: $75.00*

*Includes pre-purchase services but not limited to verifications, copying and review of credit report and other documents.

Borrower _____________________________ Co-Borrower ________________________________ Counselor ___________________________ Date ______________


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Home Purchase Intake Form

SERVICE REQUESTED

1-on-1 Counseling Mortgage Services Financial Assistance Financial Analysis Homebuyer Education Other Service:____________

Grant Program Requested HOME Down Payment AHC Purchase/Repairs Other Grant:___________

CLIENT INFORMATION

1. First Name: 2. Last Name: __________________________________

3. Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

4. City: 5. Zip Code:

6. Current Housing Arrangement (choose one): Homeowner w/mortgage Homeowner w/out mortgage

Renter Other

7. Home Phone: ______________________

8. Work Phone:

9. Mobile Phone: ___________________

10. Email:

11. Gender: Male Female

12. Head of Household: Yes No

13. Ethnicity: Hispanic 14. Race: Black/African American White/Caucasian Native American

Non-Hispanic Asian Pacific Islander Other:

15. Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 16. Age:

17. Highest Level of Education Attained (choose one): College Vocational High School/GED Primary School None

18. Marital Status (choose one): Married Single Separated Widowed

19. Number of People in Household: _____ 20. Number of Children in Household (Age 17 and Under): ____

21. Household Annual Income: $

22. Social Security #:

23. Are you Foreign Born? Yes No 24. Are you a proficient English speaker? Yes No

25. Are you Active Military? Yes No 26. Are you a Veteran? Yes No

27. Who referred you to NHS ? ________________________________


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HOME PURCHASE (continued)

1st Time Home Buyer (choose one): Yes No

Housing Choice Voucher (choose one): Yes No

APPLICANT EMPLOYMENT

Primary Employer: ______________________________________________________________________________

Start Date: End Date (if applicable):

Title: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Type: Self Employed: Yes No

Monthly Gross Income: $ _________________ Monthly Net Income: $ ____________

CO-APPLICANT INFORMATION

1. First Name: ____________________________________ 2. Last Name: ___________________________________

3. Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

4. City: ______________________________________ 5. Zip Code: ____________________________________ 6. Current Housing Arrangement (choose one): Homeowner w/mortgage Homeowner w/out mortgage

Renter Other: _____________________________

7. Home Phone: ___________________ 8. Work Phone: ______________

9. Mobile Phone: __________________ 10. Email: __________________________________________

11. Gender: Male Female 12. Head of Household: Yes No

13. Ethnicity: Hispanic 14. Race: Black/African American White/Caucasian Native American Non-Hispanic Asian Pacific Islander Other: ____________ 15. Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy): __________ 16. Age: ______

17. Highest Level of Education Attained (choose one): College Vocational High School/GED Primary School None

18. Marital Status (choose one): Married Single Separated Widowed

19. Number of People in Household: ___ 20. Number of Children in Household (Age 17 and Under):____

21. Household Annual Income: $ ___________ 22. Social Security #:_______________

23. Are you Foreign Born? Yes No 24. Are you a proficient English speaker? Yes No

25. Are you Active Military? Yes No 26. Are you a Veteran? Yes No

27. Relationship to Applicant: Boyfriend/Girlfriend Brother/Sister Son/Daughter Father/Mother Husband/Wife Other: _________

Income Expenses Worksheet - of 3



CO-APPLICANT EMPLOYMENT

Primary Employer: _______________________________________________________________________________

Start Date: _________________ End Date (if applicable): __________

Title: _______________________________ Business Type: ______________________________________________

Self Employed: Yes No

Monthly Gross Income: $ ________________ Monthly Net Income: $ ________________


SUBJECT PROPERTY

Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________ Zip Code: ____________________

Land Ownership type (choose one): Condominium Co-op Fee Simple

# of Units: ______ Energy Star Home: Yes No

Purchase Price: $

Closing Costs: $

Other Costs: $

Total Cash and Loans Required:

$



APPLICANT(S) CERTIFICATION

I/We, _________________________________________________________, currently residing at_____________________________________________________________,hereby certify that all of the information I/we have provided to Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS) and others in applying for the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Home Ownership and Revitalization Program and/or the New York State HOME Program is factual and accurate. I acknowledge that Bronx NHS is relying upon this certification in providing financial assistance. I/We understand that after review of my/our financial status, Bronx NHS may determine that I/we do not qualify for grant assistance based on my/our ability to qualify for and/or carry a mortgage sufficient to purchase a property in the applicable county within acceptable debt to income ratios. I/We understand it is my/our responsibility to submit to Bronx NHS immediately any changes in status that may affect my/our eligibility for grants. I/We understand that I/we will be required to submit complete new current financial information and documentation as needed and requested to ascertain that I/we still meet the eligibility requirements of the program. I/We certify that I/we are over the age of eighteen years. _________ (Initials) I/We certify that I/we are First Time Homebuyers. __________ (Initials) I/We certify that currently and as of a potential closing date, my household (including all persons related by blood, marriage or adoption as well as unrelated persons) will consist of the following: ___________________________ (Self) ___________________________ (Co-applicant) ___________________________ (relationship) ______ (age) ___________________________ (relationship) ______ (age) ___________________________ (relationship) ______ (age) ___________________________ (relationship) ______ (age) I/We certify that the above listed household members are the only persons that will occupy the property/unit upon closing and that no other person(s) will become a member of my/our household. I/We certify that total Income cap for a family of ______in _______________County is $_________________ (See Income guidelines for county that you will be purchasing in). I/We certify that my/our 201_ adjusted gross income from my/our Federal Tax Returns is projected to be $______________. I/We understand that providing false information may disqualify me/us for consideration in any grant programs administered by Bronx NHS and may represent a criminal offense. Grants are awarded based on



need and first come first served basis. I/We understand that if it is determined that because of my/our assets, the household would be able to purchase a home without assistance and if no relevant extenuating circumstances exist, the household will be deemed ineligible for grant assistance. Grants are awarded based on need and first come first served basis. I/We understand that the exact amount of award and funding source may change dependent on the purchase price, down payment requirement, mortgage amount and projected renovations of the identified eligible property. Grants are awarded based on need and first come first served basis. I/We understand that Program and eligibility criteria to receive Bronx NHS funding entails that I must contribute a minimum of 3% of my own funds into the purchase of an eligible property with appropriate debt to income ratios. I/we understand that this is not an offer and that the terms and conditions of the program may be changed at any time by HUD, the NYS Affordable Housing Corporation, the NYS Housing Trust Fund, NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. ______________________________________ ___________________ Applicant Signature Date ______________________________________ ___________________ Co-Applicant Signature Date



Credit Report Authorization Form

I/We hereby authorize The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. to obtain and review my/our credit file for housing counseling in connection with my pursuit on a home loan and/or Home Purchase Forgivable loan. I/We understand that The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. intends to use the credit report for the purpose of evaluating my/our financial readiness to purchase a home. I/We understand that providing false information may disqualify me/us for consideration or represent a criminal offence. If any of the information provided herein changes prior to closing, it is my/our responsibility to notify The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc., so that an updated determination can be made on my status. This authorization includes the release to The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc., by any lender, to which I have applied for a mortgage, of all financial information and documentation relating to my application for the forgivable loans/grants administered by The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. PLEASE CHECK ONE BELOW:

I/We Authorize Bronx Neighborhood Housing CDC, Inc. to share my/our credit report and any information that I/we

have provided with potential mortgage lenders for the purpose of qualifying for a mortgage loan. These lenders may contact me/us to discuss loans for which I/we may be eligible.

I/We Do Not Authorize Bronx Neighborhood Housing CDC, Inc. to share my/our credit report and any information that I/we have provided with potential mortgage lenders for the purpose of qualifying for a mortgage loan.

I/We understand that I/we may revoke my/our consent to these disclosures by notifying Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. in writing.

_________________________________ Applicant Name (Print) Co-Applicant’s Name (Print) ____________________________________ Applicant’s Signature Co-Applicant’s Signature Date _____________________________________ _________________________________________ Social Security Number Date Social Security Number Date



Privacy Policy

Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS) is committed to assuring the privacy of individuals and/or families who have contacted us for assistance. We realize that the concerns you bring to us are highly personal in nature. We assure you that all information shared both orally and in writing will be managed within legal and ethical considerations. Your “nonpublic personal information,” such as your total debt information, income, living expenses and personal information concerning your financial circumstances, will be provided to creditors, program monitors, and others only with your authorization and signature on the Housing Counseling Agreement. We may also use anonymous aggregated case file information for the purpose of evaluating our services, gathering valuable research information and designing future programs.

Types of information that we gather about you

• Information we receive from you orally, on surveys or other forms, such as your name, address, social security number, assets, and income.

• Information that you provide to us about, your creditors, account balance, payment history, parties to transactions and other financial information.

• Information we receive from a credit-reporting agency, such as your credit history.

You may opt-out of certain disclosures 1. You have the opportunity to “opt-out” of disclosures of your nonpublic personal information to third parties (such as

your creditors), that is, direct us not to make those disclosures.

2. If you choose to “opt-out”, we will not be able to answer questions from your realtor, lender or other third parties. If at any time, you wish to change your decision with regard to your “opt-out”, you may contact us and do so.

Release of your information to third parties 1. So long as you have not opted-out, we may disclose some or all of the information that we collect, as described

above, to your lender, realtor or third parties where we have determined that it would be helpful to you, would aid us in counseling you, or is a requirement of grant awards which make our services possible.

2. We may also disclose any nonpublic personal information about you to anyone as permitted by law (e.g., if we are compelled by legal process).

3. Within the organization, we restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.

I acknowledge that I have received a copy of The Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. Fee Schedule. _______________________ _______ ________________________ ________ Client’s signature Date Co-Client’s signature Date



Client Authorization Form Directions to client: Please read the following and let us know if you have any questions. If you understand and agree with the statements below, please sign this form. Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS) is committed to ensuring the privacy of individuals who contact us for financial/homeownership counseling/coaching assistance.

1. I understand that Bronx NHS will provide financial capability/homeownership counseling/coaching to me free of

charge or low cost and that I will receive a written action plan consisting of recommendations for handling my

finances, possibly including referrals to other agencies as appropriate.

2. I understand that Bronx NHS submits client-level information (including clients’ names) relating to homeownership

and the Project Reinvest: Financial Capability program to not-for-profit organizations who oversee the program,

including the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, Inc.(the Center) and NeighborWorks America through their

Data Collection System (DCS).

3. I understand that the Center, NeighborWorks America and Project Reinvest: Financial Capability program

administrators and / or their agents may:

a. review files for program monitoring and compliance purposes, and

b. Conduct follow-up with clients within the next three years for the purpose of program evaluation.

4. I understand that other information gathered, excluding my name, may be aggregated and used for research,

program or policy development, or other legitimate purposes by relevant funders including but not limited to the

Center for New York City Neighborhoods, NeighborWorks America, the New York State Office of the Attorney General,

and the City of New York.

5. I understand that I may opt-out of these requirements, but proof of this opt-out must be recorded in my client file.

6. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of Bronx NHS’ Privacy Policy.

7. I may be referred to other services provided by Bronx NHS, or to another organization, that may be able to assist

with particular concerns that have been identified. I understand that I am not obligated to use any of the services

offered to me.

8. Housing and financial counselors may answer questions and provide information, but not give legal advice. If I want

legal advice, I will be referred for appropriate assistance.

Client’s name (printed) __________________________ Client’s signature________________________________ Date______________________ Homeownership & Project Reinvest: Financial Capability Client Authorization Page 1 of 1



Financial Health Questionnaire

1. Do you currently have any of the following? Check all that apply. Personal Budget, spending plan, or financial plan

Checking account

Savings account

Retirement account (401K, IRA, or other investments for retirement)

Social security or other public benefits (TANF, SNAP, disability, etc.)

Health Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance

Investment portfolio (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)

Debt repayment plan

College savings account for child(ren)

2. If you needed $3,000 for an emergency, where would you get it? I have at least $3,000 in savings.

I have other assets I could sell or cash out (like a 401(k) account).

I could borrow the money from family or friends.

I would get a loan or credit card advance.

I would be unable to get the money.

3. Do any of the following apply to you? Check all that apply. I have more the $2,000 in credit card debt.

I have unpaid medical debt.

I am behind on car payments.

I have other outstanding debt or judgements.

4. Do you currently have an automatic deposit or electronic transfer set up to put money away for a future use

(such as emergency savings or to pay for future mortgage payments)?

Yes No

5. Please list 1-3 goals (financial or otherwise) that you would like to achieve in the next 5 years.

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To be completed by counselor:

Client ID / Name

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Project Reinvest: Financial Capability

CFPB FINANCIAL WELL-BEING SCALE

Questionnaire

Part 1: How well does this statement describe you or your situation?

This statement describes me Completely Very well Somewhat Very little Not at all

1. I could handle a major unexpected expense

2. I am securing my financial future

3. Because of my money situation, I feel like I

will never have the things I want in life

4. I can enjoy life because of the way I’m

managing my money

5. I am just getting by financially

6. I am concerned that the money I have or

will save won’t last

Part 2: How often does this statement apply to you?

This statement applies to me Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

7. Giving a gift for a wedding, birthday or other

occasion would put a strain on my finances for

the month

8. I have money left over at the end of the month

9. I am behind with my finances

10. My finances control my life

Part 3: Tell us about yourself.

11. How old are you? 18-61 62+

12. How did you take the questionnaire? I read the questions Someone read the questions to me

Project Reinvest: Financial Capability Financial Well-Being Measurement Page 1 of 1



Income and Expenses Worksheet This worksheet is designed to help you assess how much money you earn and how much you spend in different categories. This exercise is an important first step to address mortgage challenges you may face.

Income: Current Monthly Amount:

Job 1 gross pay $

Job 1 take-home pay $

Job 2 gross pay $

Job 2 take-home pay $

Self-employment income $

Informal job/gig $

Child support/alimony received $

Social Security income $

Rental income from tenants $

Unemployment benefits $

Public assistance (TANF, SNAP, other

benefits…) $

Disability income $

Investments/401K/pensions income $

Gifts/Support from family $

Other income $

TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME: $

Name: _______________________ Date: _______________________

To find your gross pay, look on one of your paystubs.

Does your income change from week to week or month to month? Many people have some irregular, seasonal and one-time income. It may help you to write down how often you receive each item on this list.

On the next pages, you'll enter your monthly expenses. If you have a hard time calculating your monthly expenses, here are some strategies that have worked for other clients to track their spending:

Keep a spending log for 1 week. Keep a list of everything you buy during one week. At the end of the week, add up expenses in different categories.

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Track your spending with online banking. If you use a bank account, call or visit your bank to sign up for online banking. Most online bank apps show your spending in different categories.

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Read your bank statements line by line. Look closely at your last two months of bank statements, assign each expense to a category, then add your total spending in each category.

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Use the envelope method. Label a set of envelopes with different budget categories and amounts (housing, food, utility bills, etc). When you get paid, put the amount of cash in each envelope that you want to spend in that category during a week or month.

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Budget with apps. There are many budgeting apps that help track your spending across multiple accounts and cards. You can set your own budget, and the app will send you reminders when you're close to your limit. Remember to keep your personal account information secure when using financial apps and banking websites.



Current Monthly Amount

Expenses:

Are you often caught off guard by due dates for bills?

Use the One-Month Income & Expenses Calendar to keep track of your pay days and bill due dates.

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Renter's insurance (Monthly Payment) $

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Parking or other fees $

Money set aside for housing* $

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Other housing expenses: $

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Gas/heating oil $

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Telephone $

Internet $

Cable TV, dish, etc. $

Cell phone $

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Medical insurance $

Other insurance (life, dental, etc.) $

Medicine (prescription and other) $

Doctor/dentist visits $

Medical loans/bill payments $

Other (eyeglasses, gym, etc.) $

Hospital/emergency $

Other: $

Total: Health & Medical $

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Other car payments $

Car insurance $

Car maintenance/repair $

Mass transit costs $

Gas $

Parking/tolls $

Total: Transportation $



Expenses (continued): Current Monthly Amount

Current Monthly Budget:

INCOME $ – EXPENSES $ = LEFT OVER $

<----- * Here, indicate the amount of monthly payments you make on credit card debt, if any. If you have significant credit card debt, talk to us about how to

pay it down.

Have you thought about “paying yourself first”? Many homebuyers find it helpful here to include a line

item for savings in their budget.

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Student loans $

Legal fees $

Bank or credit card fees $

Check cashing, money transfer fees $

Taxes on self employment income $

Money given or sent to family $

Personal savings $

Other: $

Total: Credit Cards & Loans $

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Groceries & household supplies $

Meals out $

Entertainment and hobbies $

Other (subscriptions, etc.): $

Total: Food & Entertainment $

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Tuition $

Child support $

Lunch money/allowances $

Supplies/lessons/sports $

Clothing, toiletries, diapers, other: $

Other: $

Total: Children $

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Personal grooming (salon, toiletries

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Clothing and shoes $

Travel/vacation $

Donations $

Other (pets, etc.): $

Other: $

Other: $

Total: Personal $

TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES $

If you don't have money left over... there may be some ways you can boost your income, reduce expenses, or manage your cash flow better. Your counselor or legal services provider can discuss strategies to do this with you.


Application for HOME & AHC Forgivable Loan

Bronx NHS will issue a Purchaser Eligibility Certificate based on successful review of the enclosed documents and

client meeting ALL program requirements. Purchaser Eligibility Certificate: Only applicants that meet program eligibility requirements will be issue a

Purchaser Eligibility Certificate. Applicants have sixty (60) days from the receipt of this Purchaser Eligibility

Certificate to locate a property and obtain a signed contract. Under extenuating circumstances, an applicant may be

granted up to two 15-day extensions, provided a request be made in writing to the Program Manager/Grant

Administrator, which must be submitted before the Purchaser Eligibility Certificate expires. Once expired, the

Purchaser Eligibility Certificate will no longer be valid; however, the applicant may request to be placed at the end of

the wait list.

Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. reserves the right to nullify any Purchaser Eligibility

Certificate issued under the Bronx NHS Down payment Assistance Program based on funding availability.

I/We, the undersigned, request a HOME AHC forgivable Loan in the amount of $ __________ from Bronx

Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS).

There will be ____ persons in my household and my total household income is $______________ (which includes the

income of unrelated individuals).

My household income must be maintained at or below 80% 112% or 137% of area median income until the

time that the HOME AHC forgivable Loan for Down Payment Assistance is provided at closing.

I/We am a first-time homebuyer (have not owned a home within the last three years).

I have never owned (or held shares in a cooperative corporation that owned) any other residential property that was

developed or assisted through a local, state, or federal homeownership program.

Neither I, nor a member of my household, is a parent, child, past or current spouse, in-law, cousin, sibling, aunt, uncle,

niece, nephew, or grandchild of the seller of the property.

During the ten (10) years period following purchase of the home, I will comply with the following: Owner Occupancy

Requirements. I also agree to repay the loan if I do not: (i) to continuously occupy not less than one dwelling unit in

the home as my sole primary residence, (ii) reside and sleep in not less than one dwelling unit in the home not

less than two hundred and seventy (270) days per year. If I am on active military duty, each day spent away from the

Applicant’s Name: Property Address:

Applicant’s Signature:

Date:

Applicant’s Email Address:

Applicant’s Phone Number:

Community Board Number: Appraised Value: $

Number of Bedrooms: Household Type/Code:


dwelling unit for active military duty shall be counted as a day spent in the dwelling unit for the purpose of this

requirement; (iii) not lease any residential portion of the home (except that, if the home contains multiple dwelling

units. I may lease dwelling units other than the dwelling unit occupied by me but may not permit the dwelling units to

be used for transient occupancy; (iv) identify the home as my sole address/residence on any tax return, voter

registration, driver's license or other permit to operate a motor vehicle, and other document or application stating my

address or residence; (v) not own or lease any other residential property in, or within a 100 mile radius of, Bronx

County (and if I acquire any such residential property through inheritance, I shall sell such property within one year

from the date it was acquired); and will annually complete and submit to Bronx NHS an owner occupancy certification

and insurance coverage.

Initial here _________ ___________ ______________ _____________

Provided I comply with all HOME AHC forgivable Loan requirements, the loan amount due will be reduced by

20% each year beginning on the (6th) anniversary of the loan. Initial here ___________ __________ ___________

I am aware that each applicant is required to complete a homebuyer education course and receive counseling.

A $200 fee must be paid to Bronx NHS at time of application to help defray the cost of Bronx NHS education

and counseling programs.

Federal Compliance Requirements:

Are you currently residing in a NYCHA project Yes No

Are your currently receiving Section 8 Rental Assistance? Yes No

If No, did you receive Section 8 within the past year? Yes No

Are your purchasing a home, cooperative or condominium being constructed, rehabilitated or subsidized through

one of NYS or HPD’s housing programs? Yes No

If yes, please provide name of NYS or HPD Program ______________________________________.

Have you been involved in any civil, criminal, or administrative litigation or proceeding in the past five years? or is

any such litigation or proceeding currently pending? If so, please describe. Being involved in litigation will not by

itself disqualify you for a loan. However, the events that gave rise to that litigation (for example, if you were convicted

of bribing a government official) might disqualify you. Yes No

Have you owned a property that was constructed, rehabilitated or subsidized by NYS or HPD within the past three

years? Yes No

All information provided is true and correct as of the date of signature.

Permission is given to Bronx NHS to share information with NYS AHC or HOME program, The City of New York

and other agencies as required. Re-verification of this information as well as household income may be made at any

time by the NYS AHC or HOME program; Bronx NHS or NYS AHC or HOME program reserves the right to

cancel/void/withdraw a prior loan approval of the down payment assistance loan, if borrower’s household income

eligibility is not maintained at/up to closing and/or the borrower is found to be otherwise ineligible for assistance.

Funds can be used to purchase a home within Bronx County in New York City, and the undersigned is interested in


purchasing a home in the Bronx.

________________________________________________ ____________________________

Applicant’s Signature & Email Address Date

________________________________________________ ____________________________

Co-Applicant’s Signature & Email Address Date

________________________________________________ ____________________________

Counseling Agency Counselor’s Name

________________________________________________ ____________________________

Counselor’s Email Phone Number

Household Type/Code:

1. Single/ non-elderly - one person household in which the person is not elderly

2. Elderly - one or two-person household with a person at least 62 years of age.

3. Related/Single Parent - a single parent household with a dependent child or children (18 years old or younger)

4. Related/two parent - a two-parent household with a dependent child or children (18 years old or younger)

5. Other - any household not included in the above 4 definitions, including two or more unrelated individuals


Letter Requesting Employment Verification

Privacy Act Notice: This information is to be used by the agency collecting it or its assignees in determining whether you qualify as a prospective mortgagor under its program. It will not be disclosed outside the agency except as required and permitted by law. You do not have to provide this information, but if you do not, your application for approval as a prospective mortgagor or borrower may be delayed or rejected. The information requested in this form/letter is authorized by Title 38, USC, Chapter 37 (if VA); by 12 USC, Section 1701 et. Seq. (if HUD/FHA); by 42 USC, Section 1452b (if HUD/CPD); and Title 42 USC, 1471 et. Seq., or 7USC, 1921et. Seq. (if USDA/FmHA). This information requested in letter is to be to evaluate a loan/grant application. The last years of employment and income must be verified. Employer's Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Contact: _________________________________________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Re: Applicant name: Address: City: I have applied for a real estate loan/grant from Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc. I would appreciate it if you

would complete the employer's verification form below and forward it to the following address: Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services CDC, Inc.

Attention: Homeownership Services 1451 East Gun Hill Road, 2nd Floor Bronx, NY 10469 Thank you for your prompt reply, as it will help avoid any delays. Very truly yours, Applicant Signature EMPLOYER'S VERIFICATION

1. Date of hired: 2. Present position: 3. Probability of Continue Employment:

4. Current Gross Base Pay: (Enter Amount and Check Period) $________________ □ Monthly □ Bi-Monthly □ Weekly □ Bi-Weekly

Gross Earning

Type Year-to-Date Past Year Past Year

Base Pay $ $ $

Over Time $ $ $

Commission $ $ $

Bonus $ $ $

Total $ $ $

7. Other Remarks:______________________________________________________________________________

Employer Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________

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