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Homeownership Programs

Homeowners with an FHA mortgage may be eligible for a refund from HUD. The mission of HUD's Office of Financial Services - Single Family Insurance Operations Division (SFIOD) is to pay eligible homeowner refunds or distributive share payments. HUD will make every effort to ensure payment owed to homeowners is done in a cost-effective and timely manner.  Click to HERE to learn more

First Step

  • First time homebuyer*
  • Down Payment Assistance (DPA)
  • 30 Year Fixed-Rate mortgage
  • FHA or Conventional
  • Non-Forgivable DPA
  • $250 Reservation Fee

*Must be first time homebuyer or purchase in targeted census tract

Click here to access the Homeownership Program Guide

Step Down

Rate Only Purchase Option

  • First time homebuyer*
  • 30 Year Fixed-Rate mortgage
  • FHA or Conventional
  • $250 Reservation Fee

*Must be first time homebuyer or purchase in targeted census tract

Click here to access the Homeownership Program Guide

Next Home

  • Down Payment Assistance (DPA) of 2.50% or 3.50%
    • Based on the purchase price
    • Not to exceed the appraised value
  • FHA or Conventional 30-year fixed rate loan

Click here to access the Homeownership Program Guide

Next Step

Refinance Program

  • One-time refinance opportunity for IHCDA First Place and First Step mortgages
  • 30 Year Fixed-Rate mortgage
  • FHA or Conventional
  • Non-Forgivable DPA
  • $250 Reservation Fee

Click here to access the Homeownership Program Guide