We have partnerships with lenders who offer a variety of Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs to help make homeownership more accessible.
Below is an overview of some of the programs offered:
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FHA - Boost DPA, Aurora DPA, and Elevate Grant
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USDA - Boost DPA
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Conventional - Elevate Grant
Key Features:
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Income Documentation: Full documentation required for all programs
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Loan Terms Fixed-rate options available (25 or 30 years depending on the program)
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Credit Score Requirements: Minimum credit scores range from 580 to 640, depending on the program.
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Loan Amounts: Minimum loan amounts start at $50,000, with maximums based on county limits.
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Down Payment Assistance: Assistance ranges from 3.5% to 5%, with forgivable and repayable options available.
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Occupancy: All programs require primary residence occupancy.
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First-Time Homebuyers: Allowed but not required for most programs.
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Eligible Borrowers: U.S. citizens, permanent and non-permanent resident aliens, DACA recipients, and non-occupant co-borrowers (varies by program)
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Property Types: Single-family homes, condos, PUDs, manufactured homes (doublewide only), and more.
Additional Benefits
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Homeownership Education: Required for most programs, with HUD-approved courses accepted.
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No Income Limits: Some programs have no income limits, while others are based on Area Median Income (AMI) or State Median Income (SMI).
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Concurrent Homeownership: Allowed under specific guidelines.
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RestrictionsL Certain state restrictions apply (e.g., not eligible in Washington or New York for specific programs).
Special Features
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Forgivable DPA Terms: 30-year term with 0% interest and no payments required.
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Repayable DPA Terms: Fully amortizing loans with monthly payments required.
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Buydowns: Availalbe for select programs to reduce initial monthly payments.