Down Payment Assistance Programs

How do you go from dreaming of owning a home to holding your first set of keys? If you’re like most first-time buyers, the down payment is your biggest hurdle. But, it could pay off big time to know your down payment options.

There are more than 2,400 homebuyer programs available across the country–they can be as unique as the homebuyers and communities they serve. Let’s break down the basics of today’s homebuyer programs.

What are homeownership programs?

Programs can include loans, grants, tax credits and other programs for eligible homebuyers that can help them achieve the down payment faster, cover closing costs and get into a home sooner than they would have otherwise.

Who offers these programs?

• State Housing Finance Agencies (HFA) often offer the broadest array of opportunities.
• Cities and Counties offer programs with criteria adjusted for local median income and home prices.
• Housing Authorities
• Non-profits
• Employers

Example Programs by Credit Score

(click program name for details)

580-850

FHA 100 Down

Good Neighbor Next Door

620-850

DPA Edge

640-850

Rate Advantage

HR 97

Standard 97

HFA Preferred Startup

HFA Preferred Stepup

HFA Advantage Startup

HFA Advantage Stepup

650-850

FHA Startup 650

FHA Stepup 650

660-850

Springboard FMHR

Springboard FM over95-97

Springboard FM under-95 LTV

FAHE FMHR

FAHE FM over95-97

FAHE FM under-95 LTV

DPA Edge DTI-over-50-percent

FHA Startup 660

FHA Stepup 660

680-850

HFA Preferred Risk Sharing

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and may not be available in all states. All products are subject to credit & property approval. DownPayment.cool and DownPayment.mobi is not affiliated with any government agency.