There are now 2,000 home-buying assistance programs across the U.S.

More than 115 home-buying assistance programs have raised income eligibility limits since 2023. Some programs now offer loans to households earning over $200,000, reflecting rising housing costs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a ...

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 ...

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 ...

DPR’s Q4 2025 index reports 2,619 down payment assistance programs nationwide, a 6% annual increase, with growing support for first-time and first-generation buyers. AI Summary Down Payment Resource ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National affordable housing innovator Arrive Home has launched New Foundations DPA, a down payment assistance program designed to accommodate borrowers purchasing ...

The grant funding, delivered through FHLBank Chicago member institutions, helped income-eligible homebuyers cover down payment and closing costs--often cited as one of the biggest barriers to ...

City officials are opening the program to those who rented property in the old Rondo neighborhood and broadening the ...

Owning a home can feel out of reach for many families, but a new program in Pittston is aiming to change that. City leaders ...

The popular down payment assistance program is taking applications for its third round and will prioritize Detroiters ...

According to Down Payment Resource, the average homeownership assistance benefit is $18,000, and that can be used to help ...