FIRST-TIME

Buyer

Homeownership

35% of non homeowners do not have enough money to put towards the down payment on a house
40% are not aware of the down payment requirements required by lenders

30% of homeowners and 30% of renters believe 20% is required down payment and 42% are not aware of any low-down payment mortgage options
63% of Millenials have no money set aside

In August 2021, Freddie Mac’s Housing Price Index showed 19.67% year by year housing price increase putting additional pressure on down payment requirements

Source: Freddie Mac Urban Institute Report Barriers to Accessing Homeownership

Gift, Grant and Affordable Seconds

Myths and Facts

MYTH

DPA programs are only for first-time homebuyers

FACT

Not all programs specify that you must be a first-time homebuyers. 38% of programs do not have a first-time homebuyer requirement.

MYTH

It’s difficult to qualify for DPA programs.

FACT

There are many options and opportunities. There are more than 2,500 DPA programs available. 

MYTH

DPA Programs make home financing more difficult.

FACT

When using a DPA programs, it does require additional paperwork; however, the paperwork is similar to what is already being done on the loan transaction.

MYTH

DPA Programs cannot be layered.

FACT

DPA Programs can be utilized with any other eligible sources of funds that the borrower is utilizing to qualify for the mortgage transaction.

MYTH

DPA Programs are only for low-cost homes

FACT

87% homes are eligible for one or more programs ranging in value from $200, 000 to $700,000 in high-cost markets.

MYTH

DPA programs are only compatible with FHA Loans

FACT

Many DPA programs are compatible with FHA, VA, USDA and conventional loans.

Summary

AVAILABILITY:
ALL ACROSS CALIFORNIA

DPA: Combination of Gift/Grant/Affordable Second

Amount: Up to 7% of Purchase Price

Income: Based on County.Reasonably High Limits. 

Credit Score: 620+

DTI: 45% to 50% based on credit

Occupancy: Owner Occupied Homes Only

Units: 1 unit to 4 units

Non Owner Occupant Co signer, OK

Need Not be First Time Home Buyer

Can be a repeat buyer 

Can own one additional property

Maximum Financing

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