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SAFCU Individual Development Account

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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