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Colorado Down Payment Assistance Programs

Making Homeownership Affordable

Buying a home is a big step, and having the right financial support is important. In Colorado, there are several Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs to help make home buying more affordable whether you're a first-time or repeat homebuyer, with options offering up to $25,000 in assistance.

Explore these programs and their benefits with the guidance of Nick Barta, the top down payment assistance loan originator in Colorado and the #1 FHA loan originator in the United States, to understand your options better.

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CHFA

Offers down payment and closing cost assistance through grants or deferred second mortgages.

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metroDPA

Offers down payment assistance for eligible buyers in the Front Range area.

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El Paso Turnkey

Offers a 0% interest, forgivable loan for homebuyers in El Paso County.

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CHAC

Offers affordable loans to first-time homebuyers for down payment and closing costs.

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Featured Down Payment Assistance Programs

  • Down Payment Assistance Grant: Receive up to $25,000 or 3% of your first mortgage, with no repayment required.

  • Second Mortgage Loan: Access up to $25,000 or 4% of your first mortgage, with repayment deferred under certain conditions.

  • ​Availability: Statewide

  • Minimum Credit Score: 620

  • Financial Support: Zero-interest, forgivable assistance loan for down payment and closing costs for buyers with qualifying incomes up to $188,250.

  • Availability: Front Range area from Castle Rock to Wellington

  • ​Minimum Credit Score: 640

  • Forgivable DPA Loan: 30-year deferred Second Mortgage, with 50% forgiveness over the first five years and the remainder forgiven at the end of 30 years.

  • Availability: Throughout El Paso County, including Colorado Springs

  • Minimum Credit Score: Varies based on loan type

  • Loan Options: Immediate payback or a 5-year deferral plan, both offering up to $12,000 with tailored repayment terms.

  • Disability Program: Up to $10,000 at 0% interest rate with deferred payment for 30 years for individuals with permanent disabilities.

  • Availability: Statewide

  • Minimum Credit Score: Varies based on program

CHFA
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El Paso County Turnkey
CHAC

Basic DPA Eligibility Criteria

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  • Your Neighborhood Mortgage Team: We're right here with you in Colorado, blending professional expertise with local understanding to guide you in your home financing journey.
     

  • Top DPA Lenders: Unlock the best Down Payment Assistance programs in Colorado and make your home buying journey smoother and more affordable.
     

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