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The Acquisition/Rehab Program provides eligible clients the opportunity to purchase a rehabbed home owned by West Side NHS, Inc., a certified Housing Development Organization (CHDO), at an affordable price in the West Side of Buffalo.

What is the process?
  1. Find out if you are eligible
    • To apply for the program
    • To get a mortgage
  2. Apply to the Acquisition/Rehab Program
    • Must bring proof of income
    • Must make a $500 deposit
    • Must sign a Sales Contract
    • Must take the Homebuyer Education Class
  3. Work with lending institution of your choice
    • Get pre-approved for a mortgage
    • Fill out a mortgage application
  4. Bring a copy of the mortgage commitment to WSNHS.
    • Rehab begins
    • WSNHS applies for eligible subsidies
  5. Closing Date
  6. Move In!
To Qualify:
  • The Applicant must purchase a West Side Neighborhood Housing Services home in the Niagara District of the West Side of Buffalo.
  • The Applicant must be a first time home buyer and be purchasing the home as his or her principal place of residence. They must remain in the home for 10-15 years. If the applicant moves out of the home, subsidies must be paid in full.
  • The applicant must qualify for a mortgage loan with a financial institution.
  • The purchaser is required to have a $500.00 deposit for their down payment.
**No Owner Held Mortgages!**
**Applicants Must Take a Home Buyers Education Course**


To Apply:
  • Name, social security number, & date of birth for all household members.
  • Payroll stubs for at least 2-months including name & address of employer.
  • Proof of additional income(SS, SSI, Pension, alimony, child support , etc.)
  • Proof of all income for persons living in household 18 years of age and older.
  • Current monthly statement for all bank accounts.
  • 2-years federal tax returns (all schedules) or have form 1722 from IRS (1-800-829-1040)
  • Any Legal Document(Divorce, separation papers, etc.)
After Qualifying:
  • A $500.00 Deposit.
  • Sign a sales contract.
  • Copy of Good Faith Estimate of closing cost.
  • Copy of mortgage application or pre-approval including amount of the mortgage.
Funding is limited and on a first come first served basis. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Christopher Flynn at 885-2344 x13 or eMail at cflynn@wsnhs.org
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