Back to Main
Page Back
to Services
SAFCU Individual
Development Account
T
The
SAFCU IDA program is a savings program that enables participants to save
additional money to to purchase a home, go to college
or start a new business. Specifically, the SAFCU IDA program
matches savings on a three for one basis for up to $2000 per
year for three consecutive years provided the funds are used to purchase
a home, go to college, attend job training or to start a new business.
Participants saving for a home that finance their home through SAFCU are
eligible for additional assistance.
IDA
program participants must meet the income requirements
listed below:
| # People in Household |
Maximum Income |
| 1 |
$47,700 |
| 2 |
$55,500 |
| 3 |
$59,950 |
| 4 |
$69,400 |
| 5 |
$79,750 |
| 6 |
$89,100 |
| 7 |
$97,450 |
| 8 |
$99,800 |
SAFCU IDA Example
Suzy is saving to buy a
house. In one year she saved $2000. As an IDA program
member, Suzy can receive up to $6,000 in matching funds from SAFCU. So Suzy will receive an
additional $8,000 to apply toward the purchase of a home.
Additionally, if Suzy elects to finance her home with SAFCU she may be
eligible additional closing cost and down payment assistance from
the Federal Home Loan Bank/SAFCU First Time Home Buyer program.
|
Suzy's IDA Savings Program |
| Suzy's Personal Savings |
$2000 |
| SAFCU IDA Dividend/Matching Funds |
$6000 |
| Total |
$8,000 |
Contact SAFCU staff for more details. 703-739-0652