First Time Buyer Home Loans | Illinois Housing Development Authority

Loans for first-time home buyers: mortgage down payment assistance that also covers closing costs for eligible Illinois residents looking to purchase a home. Repayment of down payment portion of this loan is deferred or forgiven after set period of years, which varies by program. Offered in conjunction with 30-year fixed rate mortgage with affordable interest rate.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/03/2024

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Physical Address

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Application process

(1) Call or email [email protected] (2) Submit required documents (3) complete home ownership education program

Fee

None

Eligibility

Must be purchasing a primary residence; Borrower must have credit score of 640 or higher; Property must be located within the State of Illinois; Must meet income guidelines; Price of property must fall within purchase price limits; Must pay 1% of sale price or $1000; Borrower's debt to income ratio must be 50% or lower. Must complete home ownership education program.

Languages

Spanish, English

Service area

IL

Agency info

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers. Also provides funding for the Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) administered by partner agencies.