Down Payment Assistance

Browse DPA programs to use in Nexus presentations

Traditional DPA

Utah Housing Corporation

Second Lien

Assistance

6% of 1st mortgage

1% over 1st (max 8%)
30yr term (monthly pmt)
Min FICO 640
Statewide

6% of first mortgage amount as a 30-year fixed, fully amortizing 2nd mortgage with monthly payments. Rate is 1% over the first mortgage rate, not to exceed 8%.

Deferred DPA

Utah Housing Corporation

Second Lien

Assistance

3.5% of 1st mortgage

3.5% fixed
30yr term (deferred)
Min FICO 640
Statewide

3.5% of first mortgage amount as a 30-year deferred simple interest 2nd mortgage. No monthly payment. 3.5% rate, P&I due on sale, refinance, or maturity.

Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)

Eagle Mountain City

Forgivable Loan

Assistance

3.5% of 1st mortgage

15yr term (deferred)
Min FICO 650 ยท max DTI 50%
Eagle Mountain
First-time homebuyer required

Up to $25,000 forgivable second-position mortgage. 0% interest, no monthly payments. Forgiven after 15 years of residency (sooner for public employees).

NeighborWorks Salt Lake DPA

NeighborWorks Salt Lake

Grant

Assistance

$0

Salt Lake City
First-time homebuyer required

Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers in Salt Lake City. Income must be at or below Federal Household Median Income. Must complete homebuyer education. No minimum credit score (lender-based). Must use an approved lender.