Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

The old playbook of financing mainly single-family, site-built homes is getting a radical makeover, and we’re pleased to note that, looking at the numbers, down payment assistance (DPA) programs are ...

Lenders can use DPA programs as a proactive purchase strategy to serve more buyers — and compete better in a challenging market Put politicians and politics aside. Down payment assistance (DPA) is ...

Down Payment Resource (DPR) on Tuesday released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index report. It found that 45 new down payment assistance programs launched in the second quarter, bringing the total ...

With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington has two new programs that will provide financial assistance directly to home buyers and business owners. A Down Payment Assistance Program, or ...

For 2026, grant amounts increase to up to $9,000, with down payment assistance now available up to $24,000. By ...

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...