Diamond Credit Union First-Time Homebuyer DPA
How much assistance
Up to $15,000 grant (First Front Door) or up to $20,000 grant (First Front Door Keys for first-generation buyers) (Grant)
FFD grant forgiven after 5 years of owner-occupancy. Keys grant terms set by FHLBank Pittsburgh.
Eligibility
- Income limits: At or below 80% AMI for FFD; at or below 120% AMI for FFD Keys. Must be first-time homebuyer.
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must be a first-generation, first-time homebuyer for the First Front Door Keys program
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase in Berks, Montgomery, Chester, or Bucks County
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Diamond Credit Union First-Time Homebuyer DPA
Step 1: Contact Diamond Credit Union at 610-326-5490 to get pre-qualified. Ask about the FHLB First Front Door and First Front Door Keys grant programs. Complete a homebuyer education course. Minimum buyer contribution of $1,500 required.
Notes
Diamond Credit Union serves Berks County and participates in two FHLBank Pittsburgh grant programs. The standard First Front Door (FFD) provides up to $15,000 for first-time homebuyers at or below 80% AMI who contribute at least $1,500. The First Front Door Keys program provides up to $20,000 for first-generation and/or minority first-time homebuyers at or below 120% AMI who contribute at least $1,000. 2026 funding rounds: Keys opens April 7, FFD opens May 19. First-come, first-served while funds last. Updated April 2026.