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Down Payment Assistance

Find the grants and programs many buyers never realize they qualify for.

Down payment assistance (DPA) programs provide grants or secondary loans that help qualified buyers cover part of their down payment and closing costs, reducing the cash needed to become a homeowner. These programs are usually offered by state and local housing agencies, nonprofits, or occasionally employers, and can be structured as forgivable loans, deferred second mortgages, or true grants that never have to be repaid. Most DPA programs have income limits, purchase price caps, and primary-residence requirements, and many are aimed at first-time buyers who complete approved homebuyer education.

No SSN required · Zero impact to credit · Never sold

Quick highlights
  • Help with down payment
  • Can reduce closing-cost pressure
  • Includes local and national program options
Who it's for: Best for first-time or moderate-income buyers who can comfortably afford a monthly payment but need help with upfront funds for down payment and closing costs.
Why this loan

Built around what you actually need.

1
Lowers the cash-to-close hurdle

Many buyers can qualify sooner once the upfront down-payment and closing-cost burden is reduced.

2
Often overlooked programs

There are many assistance options buyers miss simply because no one matches them to the right local or broader programs.

3
Can preserve your savings

Instead of draining reserves to buy, assistance may let you keep more money available after closing.

Process

How it works

01
Check eligibility

Tap the button and answer a few quick questions, no SSN needed.

02
We shop 90+ lenders

Aaron's team finds the sharpest program for your scenario.

03
Lock your terms

Review and lock the rate and structure that fits your goals.

04
Close with confidence

Clear communication every step until you have the keys.

FAQ

Common questions

What does down payment assistance help pay for?+

Depending on the program, it can help with the down payment, closing costs, or both.

Does the money always need to be repaid?+

Not always. Some programs are grants or forgivable assistance, while others are structured as repayable second loans.

Why do buyers miss these programs?+

Because eligibility varies widely by location and profile, and many borrowers never get matched to the programs available to them.

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No SSN required · Zero impact to credit · Never sold

Ready to see if Down Payment Assistance fits your situation?

Schedule a call with Aaron Ehresmann, Loan Originator at West Capital Lending. He'll review your scenario, walk through your options, and map out the cleanest path forward, no pressure.