Understanding Down Payments

What is a Down Payment and How Much Do I Need?
A down payment is the upfront amount you pay when buying a home, and the required amount varies by loan type, property, and financing. Saving for it can be challenging, but assistance programs help bridge the gap, making homeownership more accessible.
Minimum Down Payment Requirements
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Conventional
3% -
FHA
3.5% -
VA
0% -
USDA
0% -
Jumbo
5-10%
How Down Payment
Assistance Can Help You
Down payment assistance programs provide financial support to cover some or all of your required down payment. These programs may come as grants, loans, or second mortgages, making it easier to afford your new home.
Types of Assistance Program
Down payment assistance is offered in the form of a gift or grant, a forgivable loan, or a repayable 2nd mortgage.
Assistance covering 3.5% or 5% of the purchase price, paired with a 30-year fixed FHA loan.
Offers up to $2500, which can be combined with their first time buyer program with flexible underwriting criteria.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our down payment assistance programs are designed to help you achieve your dream of homeownership. Let us guide you through the process and find you a right solution.