Grants, forgivable loans, and subsidized mortgages — many Rhode Island buyers qualify for $77,500+ in assistance and don't even know it.
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$15,000 at 0% interest, no monthly payments. Deferred until sale or refinance. 1-4 family homes.
Deferred 0% loanHouse-hack eligibleUp to 6% of purchase price or $20,000, whichever is less. For first-time buyers statewide.
DPA programHouse-hack eligible$25,000 forgivable loan for first-generation homebuyers. 0% interest, forgiven over 5 years.
Forgivable loanHouse-hack eligible$17,500 true grant — no repayment. When funded, one of the largest DPA grants nationally.
GrantHouse-hack eligible3.5% down payment with 580+ credit. The most popular first-time buyer loan in America.
Subsidized loanHouse-hack eligibleZero down payment, no PMI for eligible veterans and active-duty service members.
Federal benefitHouse-hack eligibleZero down payment for rural and suburban areas. 97% of US land qualifies.
Subsidized loan3% down with reduced mortgage insurance for low-to-moderate income buyers.
Subsidized loanHouse-hack eligible3% down with flexible funding sources including gifts and employer assistance.
Subsidized loanHouse-hack eligibleNo down payment, no closing costs, no PMI, below-market rate. Character-based lending.
Nonprofit programHouse-hack eligible50% off purchase price for teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs.
GrantThere are 4 state-specific programs and 7 federal programs available in Rhode Island, totaling 11 programs.
Not all programs require first-time buyer status. Several Rhode Island programs are available to repeat buyers. 'First-time buyer' means you haven't owned a home in the past 3 years.
Yes. Many DPA programs allow 1-4 unit properties. Live in one unit and rent the others — this is called house-hacking.