Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to get one

… Affordable housing in New York City typically refers to rentals but what are the options for buyers One socalled budget route to home … Washington Heights  Each listing typically provides the specific income limits that the HDFC building has agreed to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 11, 2025 - 10:30AM
The home loan that lets first-time buyers put as little as 3 percent down

… level the State of New York Mortgage Agency SONYMA offers loans to help them buy units that are below the median sales … score has nothing to do with the rate which is also a big advantage said Peter Lucia senior vice president at  … even with a host of contingencies such as your down payment check clearing Not so with SONYMA The agency will only issue …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first

… want answers to critical questions about what you can afford whether a coop or condo makes better financial sense … with new information for January 2025   … 1 Boost your credit score  … Good credit is the key to getting the best … could face up to $40000 in additional expenses at closing Check out Bricks guide to closing costs for buyers in NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 21, 2025 - 1:30PM