Is Luminate PATH First-Time Buyers Only? | The 2 Mortgage Guys

Is Luminate PATH First-Time Buyers Only? | The 2 Mortgage Guys

No first-time homebuyer requirement for Luminate PATH. Repeat and move-up buyers can use PATH when otherwise eligible — primary residence only.

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No — Luminate PATH has no first-time homebuyer requirement. Repeat buyers and move-up buyers can use PATH when they meet credit, occupancy, property, and first-mortgage guidelines. Homebuyer education is only required when all borrowers on the loan are first-time homebuyers.

Many DPA programs restrict assistance to first-time buyers only. PATH is different — there is no first-time homebuyer requirement on any of the six PATH product combinations.

If you owned a home before, sold it, and are buying again — or if you are moving up to a larger primary residence — PATH may still fit as long as the new home will be your owner-occupied primary residence within 60 days of closing.

Ryan and Steve screen repeat buyers the same way: credit floors, property type, occupancy, and whether PATH FHA or PATH USDA is the right first-mortgage pairing.

While PATH does not require first-time buyer status, homebuyer education is required when all borrowers are first-time homebuyers . If at least one borrower is a repeat buyer, education is not required.

Related Luminate Path guides for repeat and first-time buyers.

Ryan & Steve will confirm PATH eligibility for your buyer status and match the right first and second mortgage combination.

Luminate Path programs are subject to borrower qualification, property eligibility, and lender approval. Rates, terms, and program availability may change without notice and are not available in all states. This page is educational — your scenario is underwritten against current guidelines.

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