Down payment assistance program directory

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Every program we track, with the sponsor, the assistance structure, the published eligibility rules and a link to the source. Availability of funds changes without notice and must be confirmed with the administering agency — a listing here is not a statement that money is available today.

Directory-style view of homes across markets served by down payment assistance programs
Illustrative photo. Down payment assistance terms are set by each administering agency, not by Simply Approved Mortgages.

Showing 64 of 64 programs

GrantFederal Home Loan Bank

FHLBank Atlanta Homeownership Set-Aside (AHP)

FHLBank Atlanta · fhlbatl.com

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
FL
Min credit
Varies
First-time buyer
Not required

Affordable Housing Program set-aside funds for income-eligible Florida buyers, available only through lenders that are FHLBank Atlanta members. Funds may be structured as a grant or as secondary financing layered with an FHA first mortgage; household income generally must be at or below 80% of area median income, and each year's funding allocation is limited.

Repayment: Does not have to be repaid if you meet the program's conditions.

GrantFederal Home Loan Bank

FHLBank Topeka Homeownership Set-Aside (AHP)

FHLBank Topeka · fhlbtopeka.com

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
CO
Min credit
Varies
First-time buyer
Not required

Affordable Housing Program set-aside funds for income-eligible Colorado buyers, available only through lenders that are FHLBank Topeka members. Funds may be structured as a grant or as secondary financing layered with an FHA first mortgage; household income generally must be at or below 80% of area median income, and each year's funding allocation is limited.

Repayment: Does not have to be repaid if you meet the program's conditions.

Tax credit (MCC)Federal

Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

IRS · Section 25 MCC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
Nationwide (state exclusions may apply)
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

IRS Mortgage Credit Certificate program administered by state and local HFAs. Converts up to 20–30% of your annual mortgage interest into a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for the life of the loan. Not DPA cash — a lifetime tax benefit. Must be a first-time buyer (or in a targeted area) and stay in the home as your primary residence.

Repayment: A federal income tax credit, not cash toward your down payment.

Repayable second mortgageLender program

Simply Approved Mortgages In-House DPA

Simply Approved Mortgages LLC · NMLS# 2620881

Assistance
up to 5%
Where
Nationwide via our wholesale lender — we originate in FL and CO only
Min credit
580
First-time buyer
Not required

Offered by Simply Approved Mortgages LLC and delivered through our wholesale lender partner: up to 5% of the lesser of purchase price or appraised value, structured as a repayable 10-year fixed second mortgage on a qualifying primary residence. Layers with FHA 203(b) or FHA 203(k) purchase first mortgages only. The second lien is priced at the first-mortgage rate + 2.00% and is fully amortizing — not a grant and not forgivable. The wholesale lender offers this product nationwide, but Simply Approved Mortgages LLC is licensed to arrange residential mortgage loans in Florida and Colorado only, so we can originate it in those states only.

Repayment: A recorded lien with a monthly payment that is underwritten into your debt-to-income ratio. It is a loan, not a gift.

Deferred second mortgageCity or county

City of Colorado Springs LASSO / HBA

City of Colorado Springs

Assistance
up to $25,000
Where
CO
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

Colorado Springs Homebuyer Assistance provides a 0% deferred-payment second mortgage of up to $25,000 for qualified low- to moderate-income first-time buyers purchasing inside city limits. Repaid at sale or refinance.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Forgivable second mortgageCity or county

City of Jacksonville Head Start to Homeownership (HAP)

City of Jacksonville

Assistance
up to $10,000
Where
FL
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

The City of Jacksonville Head Start to Homeownership Program provides up to $10,000 as a 0% forgivable second mortgage over 10 years for first-time buyers purchasing inside Duval County limits.

Repayment: A recorded lien that is forgiven over time while you occupy the home. Sell or refinance early and the unforgiven balance is due.

GrantCity or county

metroDPA (Denver-area)

metroDPA · metrodpa.org

Assistance
up to 5%
Where
CO
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Not required

City and County of Denver's metroDPA offers a forgivable grant of up to 5% of the loan amount for buyers of primary residences in the Denver-metro region. Layers with FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional first mortgages. Income limits apply.

Repayment: Does not have to be repaid if you meet the program's conditions.

Forgivable second mortgageCity or county

Miami-Dade County Infill Housing / DPA

Miami-Dade County

Assistance
up to $28,500
Where
FL
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development offers deferred second-mortgage DPA up to $28,500 for income-qualified first-time buyers purchasing inside county limits. Loan is forgiven proportionally over 30 years of continuous owner-occupancy.

Repayment: A recorded lien that is forgiven over time while you occupy the home. Sell or refinance early and the unforgiven balance is due.

Forgivable second mortgageCity or county

Orange County (Orlando) Down Payment Assistance

Orange County, FL

Assistance
up to $60,000
Where
FL
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

Orange County Housing & Community Development offers up to $60,000 for income-qualified buyers of homes inside Orange County (excludes Orlando city limits which have their own program). Provided as a 0%, deferred, forgivable second mortgage.

Repayment: A recorded lien that is forgiven over time while you occupy the home. Sell or refinance early and the unforgiven balance is due.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

ADFA Move-Up + Down Payment Assistance

ADFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
AR
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in AR. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Alabama Housing Finance Authority — Step Up

AHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
AL
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in AL. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation — First Home Limited

AHFC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
AK
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in AK. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Arizona IDA — Home Plus

AZIDA · Home Plus

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
AZ
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in AZ. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

CalHFA MyHome Assistance / Dream For All

CalHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
CA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in CA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

CHFA FirstStep

CHFA · chfainfo.com

Assistance
up to 4%
Where
CO
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Required

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority first-time buyer program with a 30-year fixed FHA mortgage. Pairs with CHFA DPA Grant (up to 3% of first-mortgage amount) or CHFA Second Mortgage Loan (up to 4% of first-mortgage amount, 0% deferred). Income and purchase-price limits vary by county.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

CHFA Preferred (Conventional)

CHFA · chfainfo.com

Assistance
up to 4%
Where
CO
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

CHFA's HFA Preferred conventional (Fannie Mae) product with reduced MI and CHFA DPA Grant or Second Mortgage Loan of up to 3–4% of the first mortgage. Available to first-time and non-first-time buyers subject to CHFA income limits.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) DAP

CHFA CT

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
CT
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in CT. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

DC Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)

DC DHCD · HPAP

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
DC
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in DC. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Delaware State Housing Authority — Welcome Home

DSHA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
DE
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in DE. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Florida Assist Second Mortgage (FL Assist)

Florida Housing · floridahousing.org

Assistance
up to $10,000
Where
FL
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

Florida Housing FL Assist offers up to $10,000 as a 0%, non-amortizing, deferred second mortgage that becomes due upon sale, refinance, transfer, or when the first mortgage is satisfied. Pairs with FL Housing first-mortgage programs (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional).

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Florida Hometown Heroes

Florida Housing · floridahousing.org

Assistance
up to 5% · up to $35,000
Where
FL
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

Florida Housing program for eligible frontline workers (educators, first responders, healthcare, active military, and other qualifying professions) offering up to 5% of the first-mortgage amount, capped at $35,000, as a 0%, non-amortizing second mortgage. First-time buyer required and buyer must be employed full-time by a Florida-based employer.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Georgia Dream Homeownership Program

Georgia Dream

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
GA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in GA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Hawaii HHFDC Mortgage Credit Certificate

HHFDC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
HI
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in HI. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Repayable second mortgageState housing finance agency

Homebuyer Loan Program (HLP) — Florida

Florida Housing · floridahousing.org

Assistance
up to $10,000
Where
FL
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Required

Florida Housing HLP provides up to $10,000 at 3% interest as a fully amortizing 15-year second mortgage layered with a Florida Housing first mortgage. First-time buyer requirement and monthly payment underwritten in DTI.

Repayment: A recorded lien with a monthly payment that is underwritten into your debt-to-income ratio. It is a loan, not a gift.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Idaho Housing (IHFA) — Second Mortgage / Grant

IHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
ID
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in ID. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

IHCDA Next Home / First Place

IHCDA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
IN
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in IN. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

IHDA Access Forgivable / Deferred / Repayable

IHDA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
IL
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in IL. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Iowa Finance Authority FirstHome + Grant

IFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
IA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in IA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Kansas Housing Resources Corp First Time Homebuyer

KHRC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
KS
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in KS. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Kentucky Housing Corporation Regular DAP / Affordable DAP

KHC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
KY
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in KY. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Louisiana Housing Corporation — MRB / Market Rate GNMA

LHC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
LA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in LA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

MaineHousing First Home Loan + Advantage

MaineHousing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
ME
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in ME. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) — Flex 5000 / Partner Match

MMP

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MD
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MD. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

MassHousing Down Payment Assistance

MassHousing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

MFA Housing NM FirstHome + FirstDown

MFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
NM
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in NM. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

MHDC First Place / Next Step

MHDC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MO
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MO. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Minnesota Housing Start Up / Step Up + Monthly Payment Loan

Minnesota Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MN
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MN. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Mississippi Home Corporation — Smart6 / Smart Solution

MS Home Corp

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MS
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MS. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Montana Housing Regular Bond + DPA

Montana Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MT
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MT. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

MSHDA MI Home Loan + DPA

MSHDA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
MI
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in MI. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

NCHFA NC Home Advantage / NC 1st Home Advantage DPA

NCHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
NC
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in NC. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Forgivable second mortgageState housing finance agency

Nevada Housing Division — Home Is Possible

Nevada Housing Division · housing.nv.gov

Assistance
Typically up to 4% of the loan amount
Where
NV
Min credit
640
First-time buyer
Not required

Nevada's statewide down payment assistance, offered with a Home Is Possible first mortgage. Assistance is provided as a percentage of the loan amount toward down payment and closing costs, with forgivable and repayable structures depending on the option selected. Income and purchase-price limits are set by the Nevada Housing Division and vary by county.

Repayment: A recorded lien that is forgiven over time while you occupy the home. Sell or refinance early and the unforgiven balance is due.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

New Hampshire Housing Home Flex Plus

NH Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
NH
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in NH. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

NIFA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA)

NIFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
NE
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in NE. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer + DPA

NJHMFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
NJ
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in NJ. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency FirstHome

NDHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
ND
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in ND. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

OHFA Your Choice! Down Payment Assistance

OHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
OH
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in OH. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Homebuyer Down Payment

OHFA OK

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
OK
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in OK. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Oregon Bond Residential Loan Program

OHCS

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
OR
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in OR. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

PHFA Keystone Home Loan + Keystone Advantage Assistance

PHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
PA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in PA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

RIHousing FirstHomes / Extra Assistance

RIHousing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
RI
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in RI. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

SC Housing Homebuyer + Palmetto Home Advantage

SC Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
SC
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in SC. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

SD Housing First-Time Homebuyer + Fixed Rate Plus

SD Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
SD
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in SD. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

SONYMA Achieving the Dream / Low Interest Rate + DPAL

SONYMA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
NY
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in NY. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

TDHCA My First Texas Home / My Choice Texas Home

TDHCA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
TX
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in TX. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

THDA Great Choice + Great Choice Plus DPA

THDA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
TN
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in TN. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

TSAHC Home Sweet Texas / Homes for Texas Heroes

TSAHC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
TX
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in TX. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Utah Housing Corporation FirstHome + Score / Home Again

Utah Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
UT
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in UT. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

VHFA MOVE Program + ASSIST

VHFA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
VT
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in VT. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Virginia Housing DPA Grant + Closing Cost Assistance

Virginia Housing

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
VA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in VA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

WHEDA Advantage + Easy Close DPA

WHEDA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
WI
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in WI. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

WSHFC Home Advantage + Opportunity DPA

WSHFC

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
WA
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in WA. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

WVHDF Homeownership Program + Movin' Up

WVHDF

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
WV
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in WV. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

Deferred second mortgageState housing finance agency

Wyoming Community Development Authority Standard + HFA Preferred

WCDA

Assistance
Amount varies — verify with the administrator
Where
WY
Min credit
620
First-time buyer
Not required

State Housing Finance Agency first-mortgage plus down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible primary-residence buyers in WY. Structures include grants, forgivable second liens and 0% deferred seconds depending on the loan option chosen. Income, purchase price and credit limits vary by county and program tier — verify current terms on the agency's own site.

Repayment: A recorded lien with no monthly payment. The full balance comes due on sale, refinance, transfer or payoff of the first mortgage.

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September 2026 Program Directory Review

We reviewed program records in our directory and administering-agency notices and funding signals relevant to this page. No material changes requiring substantive revisions were identified this month. The information and sources shown here remain current as of our latest review.

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Licensing & Disclosures

Simply Approved Mortgages LLC | NMLS #2620881

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Simply Approved Mortgages LLC is a mortgage broker and is not a direct lender. We arrange residential mortgage loans in Florida and Colorado.

Eligibility, terms, conditions, and availability vary by borrower, property, lender, loan program, and state. Not all products or programs are available in all states. All loans are subject to lender underwriting and approval. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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DPA amount calculator and eligibility checker

Estimate your assistance amount, the second-lien payment and where you stand against the program rules. Illustrative only — not a quote, offer or commitment to lend.

Simply Approved Mortgages DPA

DPA amount calculator & eligibility checker

Estimate 3.5% assistance on the lesser of price or appraisal, layered over a 30-year fixed FHA first mortgage.

Estimated DPA
$14,000
3.5% of $400,000
2nd-lien P&I
$174
10-yr · 8.500%

Amount calculator

Assistance tier
Lesser of price or appraisal
$400,000
DPA at 3.5%
$14,000
2nd-lien term
10-year fixed, repayable
2nd-lien rate
8.500%
Monthly P&I
$174/mo

Illustrative only — not a quote, lock, offer, or commitment to lend. Binding figures appear only on your Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.

Eligibility checker

Documentable qualifying income?

Willing to complete homebuyer education before closing?

Property in NY, WA, USVI, Guam, MP, or AS?

Answer each question above to see your preliminary result.

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Preliminary self-check only. Not a quote, lock, offer, or commitment to lend. Simply Approved Mortgages is not affiliated with HUD, FHA, VA, USDA, FHFA, or any government agency. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS# 2620881.

Keep reading

Related pages on down payment assistance, local markets and the numbers behind each program.

Simply Approved Mortgages In-House DPA

Our own down payment assistance program — up to 5% toward your primary home

Simply Approved Mortgages LLC · NMLS# 2620881

In addition to matching you with agency programs, we offer our own assistance program, provided through our wholesale lender partner and arranged by Simply Approved Mortgages: up to 5% of the lesser of the purchase price or appraised value, structured as a repayable 10-year fixed second mortgage on a qualifying primary residence. It layers with FHA 203(b) or FHA 203(k) purchase first mortgages only, and the second lien is priced at the first-mortgage rate plus 2.00%. It is fully amortizing — not a grant and not forgivable — so your Loan Officer will show a side-by-side comparison before you commit.

Offered through our wholesale lender partner
Up to 5% of the lesser of purchase price or appraised value
Repayable 10-year fixed second mortgage
Layers with FHA 203(b) or FHA 203(k) purchase first mortgages
Second-lien rate = first-mortgage rate + 2.00%
Fully amortizing — not a grant and not forgivable
Qualifying primary residence only

Program at a glance

Assistance
Up to 5%
Where
FL & CO*
Min credit
580
First-time buyer
Not required

*Our wholesale lender partner offers this product nationwide, but Simply Approved Mortgages LLC is licensed to arrange residential mortgage loans in Florida and Colorado only, so we can originate it in those two states only. Outside Florida and Colorado this is educational information and you should work with a lender licensed in your state.

How it works

1. Find the assistance you qualify for

Answer ten short questions and our DPA matching tool screens your location, income, price range, credit band and first-time buyer status against every state, county and city program we track.

2. A licensed loan officer reviews it with you

A Simply Approved loan officer confirms which programs your file can actually use, how each one is structured, and what it means for your monthly payment and closing costs.

3. Pair assistance with your first mortgage

Assistance is delivered through an approved first mortgage. We arrange the FHA, conventional, VA or USDA loan underneath it and reserve the assistance funds once you are under contract.

4. Funds arrive at closing

The assistance is wired to the closing agent and applied to your down payment and, where the program permits, closing costs — so your own savings stay where they belong.

Repayment: The second lien is a recorded lien with a monthly payment that is underwritten into your debt-to-income ratio. Layered DPA affects your final rate and mortgage insurance; your Simply Approved Mortgages Loan Officer will disclose the side-by-side comparison before you commit. Program terms, income limits, funding availability and eligibility requirements are subject to change without notice and must be confirmed in writing. Nothing here is an offer of credit, an approval, or a guarantee of eligibility, funding or any particular term. All loans are subject to lender underwriting and approval. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Add Simply Approved Mortgages as a preferred source in Google Search and our program updates, county limit changes and funding-status notes are more likely to surface when you search. It is a Google setting you control and can remove at any time.

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Free monthly briefing

Down payment assistance changes fast. Stay ahead of it.

New funding rounds, closed programs, and updated income and price limits for Florida and Colorado buyers — in one short email each month.

Licensing notice: Simply Approved Mortgages LLC arranges residential mortgage loans in Florida and Colorado only. The briefing and this website are educational content — not an offer, solicitation, advertisement of credit terms or commitment to lend, and no mortgage services are offered in states where we are not licensed.

Expert Insight

Program terms change more often than buyers expect

Housing finance agencies revise income caps, purchase-price limits and funding availability on their own schedules, sometimes mid-year. We publish what each agency documents and record when we last checked it, rather than presenting stale terms as current.

Takeaway: Always confirm the current terms with the administering agency before you rely on them.

The only way to know which program, down-payment structure, and closing-cost strategy actually fits your file is to walk through it with a Simply Approved Mortgages Loan Officer who can compare the real numbers side-by-side on a Loan Estimate.

Commentary from the Simply Approved Mortgages Team at Simply Approved Mortgages LLC, NMLS #2620881. Verify on NMLS Consumer Access