Home Loan Program For Teachers

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) provides a unique home loan program for eligible teachers, who carry the dreams of buying a new home in some part of California.

Under CalSTRS home loan program, a variety of mortgage loan programs are available for borrowers. These are listed below:

Conventional Fixed Rate Program:

In this, approved lenders offer 30-year and 15-year fixed rate loans for purchase and refinance of single and multi-family residences at competitive interest rates. Mortgage loan amount under this program is up to $834,000.

Zero Down Payment Mode (95/5 program):

Under this, one can purchase a home without even paying any down payment. However, the buyer needs to bear the closing costs. Mortgage loans available under this program are up to $650,000.

80/17 Program:

In this program, 17 percent of the down payment is financed through the second mortgage while the rest is financed using the first mortgage. The rest 3 percent is paid as a down payment by the borrower in the form of cash. This is a 30-year fixed interest rate program.

Reverse Mortgage:

Under this, home owners can utilize the equity built up on their primary residence and receive loan. The loan amount can either be obtained as a lump sump or as a monthly payment or even as a line of credit. This program does not have any income or health requirements nor does it require any monthly mortgage payments.

However, there are few restrictions in order to get approved for a CalSTRS home loan program. The applicant must be a citizen of the US and should be the primary resident of the purchased property. The loan amount should be used to buy property only in the state. Unique advantage of CalSTRS home loan program is that the income derived through the mortgage payments is diverted directly to the Teachers' Retirement Fund. For the convenience of borrowers, CalSTRS home loans offer a free 45-day interest rate lock-in period after the submission of loan application.