We proudly offer bond programs nationwide (excluding Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York) designed to meet the unique needs of local communities. Explore the options:
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HELP Grant Program
Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) Program
The purpose of the Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) Program is to provide down payment and closing cost assistance for qualified, first-time homebuyers.
Some Requirements Include:
- Must be a first-time homebuyer
- Household income must not exceed 80% of the area median income (AMI)
- Must contribute at least $500
- Homebuyer may not receive cash back at closing
- Must complete Homebuyer Counseling Course
For more requirements or to see if you qualify, contact your NOLA Lending Loan Officer today.
The HELP Grant is offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) to assist low-income, first-time homebuyers in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas with down payment and closing cost assistance. Eligible borrowers can receive up to $20,000.00 in assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available funds for this program start over at the beginning of each calendar year. HELP funds are available until the member maximum for NOLA Lending Group is reached or program funds are depleted, whichever comes first.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (FHLB) HELP Program
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' (FHLB) Home Equity Leverage Partnership Grant Program (HELP)
The purpose of the Home Equity Leverage Partnership Grant Program (HELP) Program is to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in all states.
For more information about these programs: https://www.fhlb.com/community-programs/homeownership-and-homebuyer-programs/homebuyer-equity-leverage-partnership
The HELP Grant is offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) to assist eligible low-income, first-time homebuyers with downpayment and closing cost assistance. Available funds are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. HELP funds are available until the funds are exhausted or until December 31st, whichever comes first; new rounds of funds open every January.
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LENDING IN ALL STATES EXCEPT: KANSAS, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, AND NEW YORK
Information stated above is subject to change without notice. All applications are subject to underwriting guidelines and approval. This does not constitute an offer to lend or offer an extension of credit. All loans are subject to credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify for all products offered. All loan programs, terms, and interest rates are subject to change without notice and may only be available in select markets. The services and products advertised are not approved or endorsed by HUD, USDA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any government agency. All programs that involve any funding by any city, parish, county, or state-related program are subjected to those entities’ limitations on funding, and such offer may expire and such funding may run out at any time without advance notice; the act of applying for a loan does not guarantee you will receive funding; the availability of such funding cannot be confirmed until the loan closes.