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What is the primary function of the Montana Board of Housing (Montana Housing)?

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B) Provides below-market mortgage loans and down payment assistance to eligible homebuyers

The Montana Board of Housing (Montana Housing) is a state agency that administers affordable housing programs, including below-market interest rate mortgage loans and down payment assistance programs for low- to moderate-income homebuyers. It finances these programs through the sale of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. It does not issue real estate licenses, conduct appraisals, or set interest rate caps.

Answer Options
A
Issues and renews real estate licenses in Montana
B
Provides below-market mortgage loans and down payment assistance to eligible homebuyers
C
Conducts mandatory property appraisals for all residential transactions
D
Sets statewide mortgage interest rate caps for lenders

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Related Topics:

Montana Board of Realty Regulationmortgage revenue bondsdown payment assistanceaffordable housing programsFHA and USDA loan programs

Key Terms:

Montana Board of Housingbelow-market mortgagedown payment assistancemortgage revenue bondsaffordable housing

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