For Homebuyers
Your path to homeownership starts here.
Don’t let a lack of down payment keep you from your dream of homeownership. We match eligible homebuyers with the down payment help they need.
You don’t need 20% down.
A 20% down payment on a home is great, but it’s not a requirement. Many mortgages require no more than 3% to 5% of the purchase price as a down payment. Plus, there are loans and grants that may help cover these costs. Search for down payment assistance in your area, and discuss your results with your mortgage lender and real estate agent.
Did You Know?
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Why rent when you can buy? A recent study by Freddie Mac found that 36% (approx. 41 million) of their population data set was ready to buy a home, based on credit and current debt.
Average Homebuyer Age
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the average age for first-time homebuyers is 33 this year, but why wait? You don’t need 20% down, and down payment assistance may be available.
Incentive Programs
Are you a community hero? Almost 16% of all programs provide special incentives for veterans, active military, doctors, firefighters, educators, and healthcare workers.
Find the down payment assistance you need.
Down payment assistance is available nationwide for income- and credit-qualified buyers ready for homeownership. Our platform provides a customizable search experience that matches buyers with programs that meet their individual homebuying needs.
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Gerald and Sandra were able to qualify for $3,800 in down payment assistance under the Minnesota Housing Affordable Loan program. After taking a homebuyer education class, they were soon on their way back to a single family home after senior apartment living.
I knew nothing about down payment assistance programs. I didn’t even know to search for them. I just told my Realtor that I really wanted something of my own. Without the down payment assistance, it never would have worked.
We didn’t even have to do a lot of the leg work. We wouldn’t have known where to start, but the people we were working with did. Finding people we trusted and knowing that they working hard to help us figure it out was really calming.
Homebuyer Resources
The homebuying process can feel overwhelming. From homebuyer counseling to finding a mortgage, we’ll provide you with the information you need to take the first step.
