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First Time Buyer Home Loans | Illinois Housing Development Authority

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.

Required documents

Valid photo ID Proof of residence in Illinois Proof of income Loan application documents Additional documents may be required.

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
866-454-3571
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Toll-Free

866-324-4431
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TDD

877-456-2656
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Mortgage Assistance

312-836-5200
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Main

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

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

Fees

No Fees

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/29/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Illinois Housing Development Authority
Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.
First Time Buyer Home Loans | Illinois Housing Development Authority