The California Housing Authority offers Chula Vista down payment assistance programs for home buyers.
California Down Payment Programs shows a complete list of programs available in California. More places to find Chula Vista Down Payment Assistance Programs: Visit the California Housing Agency website and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) page for California
Regardless of which type of Chula Vista down payment program you choose, you will first need a mortgage. Below are mortgages that require low or no down payments:
No Down Payment Mortgages – mortgages that require no down payment
USDA Rural Loan – the purpose of the Single Family Housing Direct Home Loan is to assist low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. There is no down payment. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.
VA Home Loan – VA helps Service members, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. There is no down payment as long as the sales price doesn’t exceed the appraised value.
Low Down Payment Mortgages – mortgages that require up to 3.5% down payment
FHA Mortgage Loan – the purpose of the FHA Home Mortgage Loan is to provide mortgage insurance for a person to purchase or refinance a principal residence. The mortgage loan is funded by a lending institution, such as a mortgage company, bank, savings and loan association and the mortgage is insured by HUD. A down payment of just 3.5 percent is required and may consist entirely from “gift funds.” The credit score requirement is 580.
Home Possible® Advantage Mortgage – the purpose of the Home Possible® Advantage mortgage by Freddie Mac is to offer low down payments for low- to moderate-income homebuyers or buyers in high-cost or underserved communities. Down Payment can come from a variety of sources, including friends and family, employer-assistance programs and secondary financing.
The HomeReady™ Mortgage – the purpose of the HomeReady™ mortgage by Fannie Mae is to provide flexibility for applicants buy home with down payments as low as 3%, below market mortgage rates, co-borrower flexibility, additional income sources and reduced mortgage insurance costs.