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ARCH East King County Down Payment Assistance Loan

Administered by:
A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) / WSHFC
· City · Deferred Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $30,000
Not forgiven. Balance due at 4% simple interest when the home is sold, refinanced, transferred, paid off, or no longer the primary residence.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% of Area Median Income for King County.
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions: Property must be located in an ARCH member city: Beaux Arts Village, Bellevue, Bothell, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Redmond, Sammamish, Woodinville, or Yarrow Point.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for ARCH East King County Down Payment Assistance Loan

Complete the free Homebuyer Education Seminar sponsored by WSHFC and obtain the certificate.

Attend a free one-on-one pre-purchase counseling session.

Work with a WSHFC-participating lender to get pre-approved for a Home Advantage or House Key Opportunity first mortgage.

When you identify a home in an ARCH member city, your lender submits the ARCH DPA reservation to WSHFC.

ARCH DPA closes simultaneously with the first mortgage.

Learn More About Homebuying Assistance

Cities Where This Program Is Available (5 cities across 1 state)