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Florida ‘Hometown Heroes’ qualify for up to $35k in down payment assistance. Here’s who’s eligible and how to apply

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing (HTH) Program reopened Monday, giving first-time homebuyers who serve their communities a chance to receive down payment and closing cost ...
HousingWire

Help exists for cash-strapped homebuyers — but many don’t know it

Despite persistent affordability challenges, industry professionals highlight numerous opportunities for aspiring homeowners. These include specialized down payment assistance programs, low down ...
HousingWire

Down Payment Resource reports record-breaking DPA availability

Down Payment Resource (DPR) on Tuesday released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index report. It found that 45 new down payment assistance programs launched in the second quarter, bringing the total ...
Chicago Tribune

Aurora looks to beef up down payment assistance program

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...
ABC15 Arizona

First-time homebuyer loans: How assistance programs could bring ownership within reach

Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone, but with mortgage rates still high and home prices near record levels, it’s also one of the most financially challenging times in recent ...