The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.

National affordable housing innovator Arrive Home has launched New Foundations DPA, a down payment assistance program designed to accommodate borrowers purchasing manufactured homes. Unlike other DPA ...

Homebuyer assistance programs aren’t just growing, they’re becoming more flexible, with higher income caps, more options for repeat buyers, and broader support for manufactured and multifamily ...

DPR’s Q4 2025 report finds 2,619 down payment programs, with 62% offering income limits above $100,000 and expanded buyer ...

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

With mortgage rates still about 6% and housing prices near record highs, buying a first home might seem impossible for many, but a down payment assistance program for first-time buyers can be a game ...

For 2026, grant amounts increase to up to $9,000, with down payment assistance now available up to $24,000. By ...

State lawmakers are considering two bills aimed at increasing accountability and oversight for taxpayer-funded grants.

Down Payment Resource finds 2,619 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide in Q4 \| Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homeownership prog ...

Lenders, take note. June is National Homeownership Month, and if you’re still treating down payment assistance (DPA) like some fringe program, you’re about to get left behind. The housing market isn’t ...

For one Novato family of four, the start of a new year marks a milestone they once thought impossible—celebrating in a home ...