Massachusetts · Deferred 0% loan

MassHousing DPA

$30,000

Up to $30,000 statewide (up to $50,000 in 29 MassDREAMS communities). 0% interest, deferred until sale.

MassHousing provides competitive first mortgage rates with built-in MI Plus insurance — a unique benefit that covers your mortgage payments for up to six months if you lose your job. No other state housing finance agency offers this protection as a standard feature.

The payment protection removes a major risk factor for first-time buyers in an expensive state. Combined with MassHousing's DPA (up to $50,000 in Boston), the program addresses both the upfront cost barrier and the ongoing fear of what happens if employment income is interrupted.

Amount$30,000
TypeDeferred 0% loan
Available inMassachusetts
First-time buyer requiredYes
Minimum credit score640
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units

House-hack eligible

2-4 family properties eligible. Buy a triple-decker in Boston with $30K-$50K DPA, live in one unit, rent two.

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