Types Of Down Payment Programs
1. Grants
You receive a one-time cash sum to help with your down payment or closing costs. You don’t have to repay this grant, which is ideal for low-income homebuyers.
Find Affordable Apartments2. Forgivable Loans
Forgivable loans are a special type of loan that don’t need repayment if you meet specific requirements, for example, living in the home for a certain period of time.
3. Deferred-Payment Loans
Deferred-payment loans are another special type of loan that don’t need payment until a certain event occurs, such as selling the home, refinancing the first mortgage or paying down your first loan.
4. Down Payment Match
Down payment match is a type of down payment assistance program that matches your down payment dollar for dollar, up to a certain amount.