CDLI Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Loan

Administered by: Community Development Long Island (CDLI) · Nonprofit · Repayable Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to $75,000 (Repayable Loan)

Low-interest repayable loan. Fixed interest rates of 4%, 4.25%, or 4.5% depending on loan size. Subject to change.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Household income at or below 120% of Area Median Income (AMI) based on family size.
  • Purchase price limit: $500,000
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Geographic restrictions: Must purchase an owner-occupied property (co-op, condo, single-family, or legal two-family) in Nassau or Suffolk County.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for CDLI Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Loan

Step 1: Contact CDLI at (631) 471-1215. Complete CDLI's NeighborWorks Home Buyer Education Program. Obtain a commitment for a fixed-rate first mortgage through a NYS-approved lender. Submit application with $120 nonrefundable fee.

Notes

CDLI is a federally certified CDFI and NeighborWorks America affiliate. Loan helps buyers avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

Cities Where This Program Is Available