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Down Payment and Closing Costs Programs | Economic Development & Finance Authority Down Payment and Closing Costs Programs You have plenty to worry about when buying a home. The Iowa Finance Authority is happy to take some of that off your hands. When you use one of our down payment and closing costs assistance programs in conjunction with our mortgage programs, homebuying is affordable and easy.
The FirstHome program can either give you: A down payment and closing costs assistance grant OR a 2nd Loan program loan, not both. Please note: You cannot combine FirstHome down payment and closing costs options with Homes for Iowans down payment and closing costs options.
FirstHome Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance Options The down payment and closing costs assistance grant provides homebuyers with a $2,500 grant to assist with down payment and closing costs. The 2nd Loan Program provides a loan of up to 5% of the home’s sale price or appraised value (whichever is lower), with no maximum. Repayment is due at the time of sale, refinance, or when the first mortgage is paid in full.
No monthly payments are required. Subordination is not permitted. FirstHome Eligibility Requirements FirstHome Income and Purchase Price Limits 2026 Varies by county and household size and ranges from $102,100 to $171,360.
$566,000—may be up to $692,000 in targeted areas—use the Eligibility Quick Check to determine if the home is located in one of the targeted areas. Must be a first-time homebuyer A first-time homebuyer is defined as not owning your primary residence in the last three years.
Be a military member with discharge of other than dishonorable and not previously used a mortgage revenue bond program such as FirstHome previously to finance a home purchase. Purchase a home in a Targeted Area (please use the Eligibility Quick Check to determine if you’re purchasing in a Targeted Area). The home must be occupied by the buyer as a primary residence within 60 days of closing.
All loans subject to a minimum 640 credit score. For cases where borrower has no credit score, non-traditional credit documentation allowed in accordance with agency guidelines for the loan type. The maximum debt-to-income ratio is 50% with an approve/eligible (Manual underwriting remains at 45%) The Homes for Iowans program offers the 2nd loan down payment and closing costs assistance option.
Please note: You cannot combine Homes for Iowans down payment and closing costs options with FirstHome down payment and closing costs options. Homes for Iowans Down Payment and Closing Costs Assistance The 2nd Loan Program provides a loan of up to 5% of the home’s sale price or appraised value (whichever is lower), with no maximum. Repayment is due at the time of sale, refinance, or when the first mortgage is paid in full.
No monthly payments are required. Subordination is not permitted. Homes for Iowans Eligibility Requirements Homes for Iowans Income and Purchase Price Limits 2026 Homes for Iowans is available to first-time and repeat homebuyers who are purchasing a primary residence in Iowa.
The home must be occupied by the buyer as a primary residence within 60 days of closing. All loans subject to a minimum 640 credit score.
The maximum debt-to-income ratio is 50% with an approve/eligible (Manual underwriting remains at 45%) Military Homeownership Assistance Program The Military Homeownership Assistance program provides a $5,000 grant to eligible service members and veterans for down payments and closing costs on qualifying homes. The funds may be used in conjunction with the FirstHome and Homes for Iowans programs.
Combined Down Payment Assistance This down payment and closing cost assistance can be combined with IFA’s other programs. Here is an example of how you can combine IFA programs. Combine Programs to get $10,000 This example outlines someone who qualifies for the Military Homeownership Assistance and 2nd Loan opportunity.
Military Homeownership Assistance HousingIowa Conference: September 9-10, 2026 Join us at Iowa's premier housing event, where nearly 1,000 housing and community innovators will come together for bold conversations on shaping the future of housing in our state.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: First-time homebuyers in designated counties in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program is funded by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Regional Housing Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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