Do You Have to Be a U.S. Citizen to Be Eligible for a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program?

One of the questions prospective homebuyers frequently have when exploring Down Payment Assistance is: “Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for DPA?” The answer is not necessarily. U.S. citizenship is not a universal requirement for every Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program. Depending on the particular program,...

What Age Do You Have to Be to Use a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program?

One question prospective homebuyers sometimes ask is: “Am I too young—or too old—to qualify for Down Payment Assistance?” In most cases, Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs do not have a maximum age limit. Instead, eligibility is generally based on factors such as income, credit, the mortgage program being used, property...