Down Payment Assistance Programs

Down payment assistance programs allows home buyers that would otherwise be unable to purchase the home. With affordable home prices in Las Vegas, a down payment should not keep you from buying the home of your dreams.

We are an approved lender for the Down Payment Assistance Programs and have closed hundreds of loans that required down payment assistance.

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We will counsel you through the application process for all DPA and Grant programs!

  • Every homebuyer will be required to take a homebuyer education class
  • Additional time may be needed to close the loan; typical closing time is approximately 35 days
  • Typically must be a first time homebuyer that has not owned a home in the past 3 years
  • The home can not be an investment purchase and must be the homebuyers primary residence
  • Borrower must be qualified by the down payment agency and their guidelines
  • All household members must be legal residents of the United States for participation in any program
  • All down-payment programs base income on total household income, not just borrower income
  • All mortgages must be fixed-rate 30 year Conventional or  fixed-rate 30 year FHA loan
  • All down payment assistance programs are based on availability of funds

 

NV Housing Division – Home is Possible : Up to 5% of Loan Amount

  • Must be primary residence
  • No first time homebuyer requirement
  • No asset limits for homebuyers
  • 640-660 FICO, Max Income Limits to $98,500 per year
  • Homebuyer class completion needed
  • Eligible Area: Washoe and Clark Counties
  • Funds can be used towards down payment, closing costs, and principal reduction
  • Funds do not need to be paid back
  • More Information from NVD: click here

Culinary/Bartenders Housing Partnership Program

Available to eligible members of Culinary Union Local 226 or Bartenders Union Local 165

  • Maximum Amount = $20,000
  • Up to $10,000 for closing costs and principle reduction on FHA.  Up to $20,000 for closing costs and principle reduction on Conventional.
  • Deferred payments
  • Available to eligible members of Culinary Union Local 226 or Bartenders Union Local 165
  • Approved education provider 

NV RURAL – Home at Last : Up to 5% of Loan Amount

  • Please Note: Program available only in cities under 150k population. See Geographic Coverage
  • Must be primary residence
  • 640-660 FICO, Max Income Limits, Homebuyer class completion
  • Max income limits apply
  • Eligible Area: Several Nevada Counties
  • Funds can be used towards down payment, closing costs, and principle reduction
  • Funds do not need to be paid back
  • NO first time homebuyer requirement
  • If you are a first-time homebuyer, you may also qualify for the Home At Last Mortgage Tax Credit (MTC) Program
  • More Information from NV Rural: click here
  • Homebuyer approved education providers

WISH : Up to $15,000

  • Must be primary residence
  • 640 FICO, Max Income Limits, Homebuyer class completion
  • Eligible Area: No areas specified
  • Funds can be used towards down payment, closing costs and principle reduction
  • Funds do not need to be paid back
  • Funds are limited, check to see availability

Tax Credits – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) / Nevada Housing Division (NHD) Home At Last Mortgage Tax Credit (MTC) Program

  • Credit is given to the homebuyer every year as long as they live in the home
  • Increases buyer’s disposable income and purchasing power
  • The MCC/MTC fee is waived for all active duty first time homebuyers and National Guard service personnel, and those honorably discharged from the military
  • Program Flyer

 

 Contact Us for more information!