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Adams Community Bank Offering USDA Loans

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank is now offering USDA loans, which assist low to moderate income rural homebuyers achieve their dream of homeownership.

Applicants must purchase a home within the eligible rural areas and have a household income that doesn’t exceed the established limits where the home is located. Eligible property types include existing homes, new construction, modular homes, eligible condominiums, new manufactured homes and Planned Unit Developments. (PUD’s)

“We are pleased to offer this program,” said Charles P. O’Brien, president and CEO. "The USDA loan program is a tremendous benefit to those interested in buying a home in rural areas.”

Additional Guaranteed Loan Program features include:
* 100 percent financing, no down payment is required. The loan amount may not exceed 100% of the appraised value, plus the guarantee fee may be included.
* Fixed 30 year interest rates apply.


* No maximum purchase price.
* Eligible closing costs and lender fees may be included in the loan.
* Eligible repairs and improvements may be included in the loan.
* Gift/Grant Funds/ Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC’s) Seller Concessions are allowed.
( Not limited to first time homebuyers.

For further details or to apply for a USDA loan, call 413-743-0001 or stop in to one of the bank's seven locations in Adams, Cheshire, Lanesborough, Lee, North Adams and Williamstown.

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library. 
 
Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  
 
Registration is required for each event.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
These programs are funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Attendees will create a personalized, original pastel painting based on Georgia O’Keefe’s beautiful pastel renditions of The Sunflower, Jimson Weed and Calla Turned Away. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for these free classes.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
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