Kyle Spitzer
NMLS #1188750
651-262-7523
Down Payment Assistance
Need Help with Your Down Payment?
We offer our own in-house Down Payment Assistance program that goes down to a 600 FICO® Score!
No Maximum Income Limits!
FICO ® Credit Scores of 600+!
First-Time Homebuyer NOT required!
1 Year in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Allowed!
2 Years from Chapter 7 Discharge!
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How Does it Work?

The program is a standard FHA Mortgage Loan (see FHA Loans) that requires 3.5% Down Payment. That 3.5% required dowon payment is provided by the assistance program. Since FHA doesn't allow 100% financing, the assistance is provided as a second lien which is repayable each month. So essentially it's 100% financing.

Why is Our Program Different?

There are many Down Payment Assistance programs out there but our program differs in many ways.

Lower Credit Score While most Down Payment Assistance programs require minimum credit scores of 640-660, our program allows down to a 600 score. If you have a lower score due to past events, our program can help. Just need a good payment history for the last 12-24 months!

First-Time Homebuyer NOT Required Most Down Payment Assistance programs required all borrowers to be first-time homebuyers. Our program does not! We even allow you to use this program even if you currently own a home!

Income Limits Our program has NO Maximum Income Limit as most others do. The typically down payment assistance limit your household income to the Area Median Income or less in some cases. With our program, you can use even if your income is over the Area Median Income!

Purchase Price Limits Most other programs are targeting lower priced properties that are typically below the maximum limits set by FHA. Our program follows the FHA loan limits and even allow higher priced homes in high balance counties!

Pre-Payment Penalty Most other Down Payment Assistance programs have restrictions on refinancing the first mortgage. They do not allow within the first 3 years or have severe penalties if you do. Our program has no penalties to refinance when rates drop!

As you can see, our program has many benefits to buyers looking to purchase a home. We have helped thousands of clients on this program and you could be the next to become a homeowner!
Program Matrix
Below is the program matrix that gives the basic guidelines that must be met.
Loan Type & Term
FHA First Lien, 30 Year Term Only.
Loan Purpose
Purchase Loan Only.
DPA Amount
3.5% of the purchase price, Repayable. 10 Year Term.
Credit Score
Minimum 600 FICO®. All borrowers must have a score.
First-Time Homebuyer
Not Required.
Loan Limit
FHA Loan Limit of $524,225. Higher in High Balance counties.
Manual Underwriting
Permitted. See DTI Ratios below. No late payments last 12 month. Max 2 late payments 12-24 months.
AMI Income Limit
No Income Limits.
Debt to Income (DTI)
Per AUS approval. Manual underwriting limit 47% with 1 comp factor or 50% with 2 comp factors.
Property Types
SFR, Townhome, Condo, 2 Units Properties and Manufactured with restrictions below.
Manufactured Homes
Allowed with Double-Wide or larger, newer than 1995, on permanent foundation and detitled.
State Eligibility
Available in all states except NY
Conventional Mortgage Loans
Conventional Loans
A Conventional Loan offer more flexibility and fewer restrictions for borrowers, especially those with good credit and income.
FHA Mortgage Loans
FHA Loans
FHA Loans offer a lower down payment and credit score requirements. Great for First-Time Homebuyers.
VA Mortgage Loans
VA Loans
VA Loans are for military personell and veterans. They offer flexible guidelines, no down payment and no PMI.
USDA Mortgage Loans
USDA Loans
These are rural housing loans that require specific property requirements and location. There are also strict income and purchase price limits.
Down Payment Assistance Mortgage Loans
Down Payment Assistance
These loans help borrowers purchase a home with no money down. We have programs that allow credit scores as low as 600 with great rates.
Jumbo Mortgage Loans
Jumbo Loans
Jumbo Loan programs are for higher priced homes above the Conforming Loan Limit. They require higher credit scores and down payment.
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