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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Georgia

Georgia offers robust homebuyer assistance through the Georgia Dream program, administered by the Department of Community Affairs. The Georgia Dream Standard program provides up to $10,000 in zero-interest deferred down payment assistance for first-time buyers, with up to $12,500 available for protectors, educators, nurses, and families with a disabled member. The Georgia Dream Peach Plus program extends FHA and VA financing with similar DPA to buyers who are not first-time purchasers. The newer Georgia Dream Peach Advantage program offers conventional loan options with 2-5% down payment assistance.

State housing agency:Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)https://dca.georgia.gov/affordable-housing/home-ownership/georgia-dream-mortgage-products

Statewide Programs in Georgia

  • FHLBA Community Partners Product

    Forgivable Loan · Up to $20,000 in home purchase assistance for down payment and closing costs

  • FHLBA First Time Homebuyer Product

    Forgivable Loan · Up to $17,500 in home purchase assistance for down payment and closing costs

  • FHLBA Workforce Housing Plus+

    Grant · Up to $15,000 in home purchase assistance for down payment and closing costs

  • Georgia Dream Homeownership Program

    Deferred Loan · 5% of purchase price up to $10,000; 6% up to $12,500 for PEN (protectors, educators, nurses/health care, active military) and CHOICE (household member with a disability) borrowers

  • Georgia Dream Peach Advantage Program

    Deferred Loan · 2% to 5% of purchase price in down payment assistance, or 0% DPA option with a reduced first mortgage interest rate

  • Georgia Dream Peach Plus Program

    Deferred Loan · 3.5% of purchase price up to $10,000; 4% up to $12,500 for PEN (protectors, educators, nurses/health care, active military) and CHOICE (household member with a disability) borrowers

Federal programs available in Georgia: FHA Loans, Good Neighbor Next Door (HUD), Home Possible Mortgage (Freddie Mac), HomeReady Mortgage (Fannie Mae), HUD $100 Down Program, USDA Rural Development Loans, VA Loans.

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