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LIFT Homebuyers Program: Affordable Mortgages for First-Time Buyers

This act establishes a program to help low- and moderate-income individuals who are first-time and first-generation homebuyers access affordable and sustainable home loans. The goal is to facilitate wealth building through homeownership. The program is set to operate until the end of 2027.
Key points
Provides access to affordable mortgage loans for low- and moderate-income first-time, first-generation homebuyers.
Mortgage payments (principal and interest) will be capped at 110% of a standard 30-year mortgage payment.
Limits mortgage insurance premiums or loan guarantee fees to no more than 4% of the loan balance, paid at closing or financed.
The program applies to single-family residences used as the homebuyer's principal residence.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2719
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2025-09-04