DOWN PAYMENT

Assistance

Are you a first-time homebuyer interested in down payment assistance?

You have come to the right place. Here are some programs available from CalHFA and our other Down Payment Assistance program Partners

20% Down Payment Assistance

Shared Appreciation Down Payment Assistance loan with up to 20% in Assistance for Down Payment and Closing Costs
Avoid mortgage insurance by using the full 20% towards down payment
Update July 2023: program ran out of the initial round of funds on July 7, 2023. As of July 18, 2023, the Legislature passed, and Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, the 2023-24 State Budget which provides $200 million for the CalHFA Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan program
CalHFA will provide an update fall 2023 that will include a timeline for applications for Round 2

3% - 3.5% Down Payment Assistance

Provides assistance to cover the minimum down payment requirement for first-time homebuyers
Can be used to cover closing costs as well
No monthly payment for the down payment assistance
No equity sharing. Program charges 1% simple interest per annum due at an exit event (refinance, sale, end of loan term) – Ask us how this works!

2% - 3% Closing Cost Assistance

Closing cost assistance only
Can be combined with MyHome Assistance program for both down payment and closing cost assistance

Other Down Payment Assistance Programs

Down Payment and/or Closing Cost assistance ranging from 3.5 – 5%
No first time homebuyer requirement
Add non-occupant co-borrower to qualify
Multifamily (2-4 Unit) properties are eligible for assistance

No Mortgage Insurance

Borrower contribution as low as 1% for 1 unit and 5% for 2 unit
1-2 Unit Properties
No mortgage insurance
Purchase only
640+ Credit Score
Owner Occupied Only
Loan Below County Conforming Loan Limit
Income Limits Apply

Find Out How Much You Can Afford

Our affordability calculator allows you to find your payment sweet spot based on your income, down payment, and loan scenarios.

You have questions, we have answers.

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Both Akshay and Depac are CalHFA preferred loan officers. You can rest assured knowing that you’re in capable hands. We will guide you through each step of the process.

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