
Oregon Bond Loan: First Time Homebuyer Program   
Oregon Housing and Community Services 
 
 
Oregon Housing and Community Services  |  Oregon Bond Program  |  (503) 986-2000  |  Revised 5/6/2016 
 
Currently not accepting new lenders. 
The Program is designed to increase homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income, first time 
home buyers. 
Mortgage Loan Types and 
Terms 
•  30 year fixed with full amortization, 80% LTV max 
•  FHA; in accordance with FHA guidelines 
•  USDA; in accordance with USDA guidelines 
•  Fannie and Freddie guidelines apply to all loans purchased by Oregon Bond. 
Borrower must meet the following requirements: 
•  Occupy the residence as their primary residence; non-occupant co-borrowers are not 
allowed 
•  Cannot have owned a home in the last 3 years unless purchasing in a target area. 
•  Must meet Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines and be approved and funded with 
lender/servicer 
•  Cannot exceed program income limits 
Cannot exceed property purchase price limits 
Online reservation system is here: https://egov.hcs.state.or.us/reser/login.jsp 
Program Manger shall publish the Mortgage Rate on its Reservation Portal. 
The published Mortgage Rate is subject to change at any time. 
Participating Lender shall register Qualifying Mortgage Loans using the Reservation Portal. 
For access to the Reservation Portal, a Lender needs to fill out the Loan Officer Application Form. 
Modifications to a reservation will require approval. 
Reservation locks are valid for 90 days. 
A 90 day lock extension is allowed, any more will need approval by Program Manager. 
Lender may cancel the loan registration via the Reservation Portal, which will provide electronic 
confirmation of cancellation to lenders. 
If a Lender cancels a loan, lenders may re-register the loan only after 30 calendar days from cancellation 
date via the Reservation Portal. 
Lender automatically reserves fund for Cash Advantage and Rate Advantage programs at the time of loan 
registration via the Reservation Portal