Shiloh of Alexandria FCU

Individual Development Account

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, she may be eligible additional closing cost  and down payment assistance from the Federal Home Loan Bank/SAFCU First Time Home Buyer program. (*IDA recipients must finance their home through SAFCU/US Mortgage)

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