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MSHDA Rate Relief Mortgage

The MSHDA Rate Relief Mortgage will be a game-changer for Michigan families. It’s a first-of-its kind new mortgage loan that drives down the mortgage interest rate for eligible first-time homebuyers by a full percentage point. This would not be possible if not for the partnership of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

The FHLBank Indianapolis is purchasing a $50 million bond issued by MSHDA. The proceeds from the sale will support hundreds of single-family mortgage loans at below-market rates, provided the buyer finances their purchase with a MSHDA-approved lender that is also a FHLBank Indianapolis member institution. This will make homeownership more accessible and affordable for hundreds of lower-income Michigan home buyers making 80% or less of Area Median Income. Saving first-time homebuyers a full percentage point on their mortgages will make a big difference and help more families make it in Michigan.

MSHDA’s current market rate with DPA is 6.375%; through this program, the rate would drop to 5.375%. On a $150k home purchase, about the average MSHDA mortgage, this new lower interest rate reduces the mortgage payment by about $100 a month – that’s $1200 a year.

Who’s eligible?

  • First-time homebuyers with a qualifying income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). | Income and Sales Price Limits
  • Credit score of 640 or higher.
  • Buyer must work through an FHLBank Indianapolis member that is also a MSHDA-participating lender.
  • Other qualifications:
    • New or existing single-family residences, including some types of manufactured homes
    • 30-year terms, sales price can’t exceed $224,500.
    • Other restrictions may apply.

How do I apply?

Interested first-time homebuyers can get more information at their local lending institution. Current FHLBI Member institutions that are also MSHDA participating Lenders are listed below. There are dozens across Michigan, offering mortgages in all 83 counties. FHLBank Indianapolis members can find more details on the Bank’s MemberLink portal as well as through direct member communications.

Approved lenders for the MSHDA Rate Relief Mortgage

  • 1st State Bank
  • Adventure Credit Union
  • Arbor Financial Credit Union
  • Bank of Ann Arbor
  • Case Credit Union
  • ChoiceOne Bank
  • Community Financial Credit Union
  • County National Bank
  • Dart Bank
  • Dort Federal Credit Union
  • Financial Plus Credit Union

  • First Merchants Bank (Level One Bank)
  • First State Bank
  • Grand River Bank
  • Honor Credit Union
  • Horizon Bank
  • Independent Bank
  • Jolt Credit Union
  • Kellogg Community Credit Union
  • Lake Michigan Credit Union
  • Mercantile Bank of MI
  • Metro Community Development, Inc.

  • Michigan First Mortgage, a division of Michigan First Credit Union
  • Northland Area Credit Union
  • Old National Bank
  • Shelby State Bank
  • Superior National Bank and Trust
  • Thumb Bank & Trust
  • United Bank of Michigan
  • United Federal Credit Union
  • University Bank
  • West Shore Bank

This list may not be all-inclusive. Don’t see your bank or credit union listed? Contact your bank or credit union to see if they offer the Rate Relief program or are working with a MSHDA Approved CUSO partners, Members First Mortgage, Mortgage Center, and Neighborhood Mortgage Solutions to offer this program.