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OHFA Down Payment Assistance | My Ohio Home If you're in the market to purchase a home and need help with a down payment and closing costs, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) can help. OHFA offers 30-year, fixed-rate conventional, FHA, VA and USDA-RD government loans with generous income and purchase price limits, designed especially for homebuyers with low- and moderate-incomes.
OHFA Down Payment Assistance allows homebuyers to choose 3% for conventional loans or 3. 5% for government loans (FHA, VA, USDA) of the home's purchase price. Assistance can be applied towards down payments, closing costs, or other pre-closing expenses.
This assistance is forgiven after seven years. If you sell your home within seven years, you must repay all of the assistance provided. You may qualify for an OHFA homebuyer program if you meet the criteria listed below: You meet income and purchase price limits .
You meet credit score requirements. Conventional, USDA and VA Loans: 640 or higher You meet debt to income ratios for your loan type. Qualified buyers are required to complete free homebuyer education .
OHFA's streamlined education program allows you to complete a course offered by any U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved counseling agency in Ohio. Please note, OHFA homebuyer education is not completed until after homebuyer has submitted their loan application with their loan officer. Homebuyer Education is not required for borrowers who are only registered for our MTC Basic program.
OHFA homeowners now have access to new tools and resources that will help you manage, maintain, and build equity in your home. Click on the links below to access the following homeowner resources: Ohio Home Repair Resource Lookup Use the search tool to find local programs that help you with paying for home repair, maintenance, and energy costs.
Bloom614 is a nonprofit owned homeownership resource hub that connects you with unbiased advice, professional allies, and digital homebuying tools you can trust as you start your homeownership journey. Homebuying tools include mortgage readiness quiz, payment calculator, down payment assistance search engine, and journey map to help you visualize your path to homeownership.
You'll also have the opportunity to test new features and participate in a research study with The Ohio State University when you complete the homebuyer education. OHFA works with lenders, credit unions and mortgage companies across the state. Find an OHFA-approved lender in your area, along with tips to help you with the application process, or call us toll-free at 888.
362. 6432. OHFA Down Payment Assistance
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Homebuyers meeting state-specific criteria. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Down Payment Assistance Programs is funded by State Housing Finance Agencies. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) - State Programs is sponsored by Various State Housing Finance Agencies (funded by U.S. Department of the Treasury). The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act, provides funds to states, U. S. Territories, and Indian Tribes to support homeowners facing financial hardship associated with COVID-19.
National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / State Housing Finance Agencies. The NHTF provides grants to states to produce, preserve, and rehabilitate affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income families. Funds are distributed annually to states based on a formula, and states can then sub-award to developers, nonprofits, and housing authorities.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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