Grants, forgivable loans, and subsidized mortgages — many Washington buyers qualify for $50,000+ in assistance and don't even know it.
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3-5% of first mortgage amount as a deferred second mortgage. Repaid on sale or refinance.
Deferred loanHouse-hack eligibleUp to $10,000 for lower-income buyers. Deferred second mortgage paired with Home Advantage first.
Deferred loanHouse-hack eligibleUp to $15,000 for lower-income buyers. Below-market rate plus DPA through tax-exempt bond funding.
Deferred loanHouse-hack eligibleUp to $10,000 for military veterans who have served. Dedicated program honoring service.
Deferred loanHouse-hack eligibleUp to $15,000 for homebuyers with a disability or disabled family member in the household.
Deferred loanHouse-hack eligibleZero-interest DPA addressing WA history of racially restrictive covenants. For historically excluded buyers.
0% interest loan3.5% 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 6 state-specific programs and 7 federal programs available in Washington, totaling 13 programs.
Not all programs require first-time buyer status. Several Washington 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.