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DREAM FOR ALL

20% CALIFORNIA

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE


AVAILABLE AS OF MARCH 27TH, 2023

CONTACT US NOW TO START YOUR PRE-APPROVAL

NorCal Mortgage is a DBA of NCMP Service Corporation. NCMP Service Corporation has corporate offices at 1127 13th Street, Suite A Street, Modesto, CA 95354. NMLS #1629802. Loans made or arranged pursuant to a CFL license under the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, License #1629802.


The Details

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  • 30-Year Term with a Fixed Interest Rate
  • 1st Loan (CalHFA Conventional)
  • 2nd Loan - 20% of the Purchase Price or Appraised Value (whichever is less) to be used for Down payment or Closing Cost (This is a 0% interest loan and payments are deferred indefinitely).
  • Shared Appreciation Loan 15% or 20% - If your home increases in value, you pay the shared appreciation to CalHFA. Your income will determine if you pay 15% or 20%. The payback is triggered by Title Change or selling or refinancing property.
  • Permitted to Refinance one time after 12 months seasoning (Cash back cannot exceed $2,000).
  • The Shared Appreciation is capped at 2.5 times the original loan amount.


Borrower Eligibility

Candidate Selection at Personal and Technical round Interview
  • First Time Homebuyer (haven’t owned a primary residence in the previous 3 years)
  • Occupy the property as a primary residence within 60 days
  • 680 Minimum FICO with income greater than the HomeReady 80% AMI income limit
  • 660 Minimum FICO for borrower with income less than or equal to HomeReady 80% AMI
  • Debt to Income Ratios up to 50% with 700 FICO or Above
  • Debt to Income Ratios up to 45% with FICO between 680-699
  • No minimum borrower contribution. All funds may come from Down Payment Assistance
  • Homebuyer Education Course Required
  • Must have Valid Social (ITINS are not allowed)
  • Non-occupant co-borrowers and co-signors are not allowed
  • Acceptable residency Statuses:
    • US Citizen
    • Non-US Citizens who are lawfully present in the US
    • DACA borrowers permitted

Property Requirements

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  • 1-unit Primary Single Family Residence
  • Townhomes
  • PUD’s
  • Condominiums
  • 1-unit ADU, guest houses, “granny” units, and “in-law” quarters are eligible
  • Guest Houses, Granny Unit & In-law quarters eligible
  • Manufactured Housing is permitted
  • Condominium & Planned Unit Developments
  • Fannie Mae Area Median Income Lookup Tool - CLICK HERE

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