Missouri · Forgivable loan

MHDC DPA (Missouri)

4% forgivable — first-time and repeat buyers

Up to 4% of purchase price as forgivable loan. Begins forgiving at year 5, fully forgiven after 10 years.

Missouri Housing Development Commission provides DPA through its First Place and Next Step programs. First Place targets first-time buyers while Next Step serves repeat purchasers, making Missouri one of the few states with dedicated DPA for both buyer types.

MHDC offers competitive first mortgage rates paired with DPA as either a forgivable loan or a repayable second mortgage. Missouri's affordable housing markets in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia mean DPA dollars stretch further here than in most states.

Amount4% forgivable — first-time and repeat buyers
TypeForgivable loan
Available inMissouri
First-time buyer requiredNo
Minimum credit score640
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units

House-hack eligible

Available to repeat buyers. Forgiveness starts at year 5 at 1/60 per month.

Programs that pair with this

FHA Loan Saves ~$33,000 on a $200K home vs 20% down
Federal · Subsidized loan
VA Loan $0 down + no monthly mortgage insurance
Federal · Federal benefit
NACA Program $0 down + $0 closing + $0 PMI + below-market rate
National · Nonprofit program
MHDC First Place / Next Step Below-market rate + 4% DPA
Missouri · Subsidized loan
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