For full information go to IRS.gov. Search “first time home buyer”.
More partidularly…..http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=205416,00.html
The above article states that a taxpayer can receive the money “quickly”
I have no experience with this program. Currently I have two vacancies and have been screening ‘tenants’ to convert them to ‘buyers’. I’m looking for a $6,000 down with interest only for three years and a balloon on the balance. Seems like that would be good for everyone and leave $2,000 on the table for other purposes.
In their Q & A IRS states that they have been able to process form 5405 electronically for several months now. I presume that means a rather short turn-around time on the $$. Also , from a source I deemed reliable but can not at the moment recall, the refund may be assigned and thereby used as a down payment after the fact.
As I understand things, such assignments are common amongst tax prepares who offer instant refunds.
I would appreciate any feedback on this subject.
Thanks in advance
Norman