Application & Loan Process

  • Purchaser complete application form
  • Return completed application form with items listed on NFC Application Information Request Form.  (NFC now accepts Master Card, Visa and Discover for the application fee).
  • The  maximum NFC 1st mortgage is $180,000 (up to 80% LTV).  The maximum NFC 2nd mortgage, accompanying the 1st mortgage, is $45,000 (up to 15% LTV).  NFC's maximum borrowed amount, not including the forgivable loan, is $225,000. 
  • Return completed application to NFC
  • Application decisioned (approved or denied) by NFC
  • Provide fully executed purchase contract to NFC
  • NFC inspection to be ordered by NFC loan originator
    • Karen Riccelli, Loan Originator #29833, 288-5626 ext. 211 | email
    • Joni Norman, Loan Originator #26251, 288-5626 ext. 209 | email 
  • Upon receipt of the NFC inspection, rehab requirements discussed with buyer
  • Buyer obtains bids for the required rehab: Our homebuyers must obtain bids from independent contractors to do the proposed rehabilitation. The Bid Process provides guidelines for the homebuyer, the realtors and the independent contractors.
  • Upon receipt of the bids, NFC appraisal to be ordered
  • Upon receipt of the appraisal, final underwriting to occur
  • Closing to be scheduled
  • Property repairs and improvements can NOT be completed prior to closing on the NFC loan.  NFC will NOT reimburse for work completed prior to the NFC loan closing.