Government of Jamaica

Will the NHT assist with the deposit?

Yes, the NHT assists with the deposit in two ways. 1. If you have paid the 5% minimum deposit, and the vendor requires a larger deposit amount, the NHT will assist if the house/lot being purchased is less than the loan that you are eligible for. 2. The NHT will allow you to use contributions not yet due for refund to offset your deposit under the Contribution Refund Towards Deposit (CRTD) facility. Up to 6 years contributions can be used.

How do I know if I am eligible for a NHT loan to purchase a Private Treaty property?

(a) You must be a first-time homeowner, and currently making contributions to the Trust. However, for more details of the eligibility requirements you may either visit the Customer Service Department at the nearest Branch Office, or visit the Loans section of the website by clicking on the  “ Loans”  link in the menu for more information. N.B. If you are not qualified for a NHT loan, you may still be allowed to purchase a property; however, we will not grant you the loan.

What is Parent Assist 1?

A parent, up to age 70, may assign his/her points to one (1) biological or legally adopted child. The parent’s points would replace the points accumulated by the child to increase the likelihood of the child  being selected for an NHT scheme solution. The child must have never received an NHT housing benefit and the parent(s) must have: Never received an NHT Non-homeowners or Homeowners loan Contributed for over ten (10) years, and Not received their total refunds