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First Homes Gap Loan

Administered by:
First Homes (Rochester Area Foundation)
· Nonprofit · Deferred Loan
Funding status: Active

How much assistance

0% interest. Repaid in full after 30 years, on refinancing, or on sale of the home (whichever occurs first).

Eligibility

  • Income limits: At or below 80% Area Median Income, updated annually by HUD.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes — A buyer who has not had ownership interest in a principal residence in the last 3 years.
  • Geographic restrictions: Rochester, Minnesota and surrounding service area. Designed for buyers purchasing First Homes Community Land Trust homes.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for First Homes Gap Loan

Submit a Gap Loan Application to First Homes' Program Associate at emily@rochesterarea.org. Buyers should also complete homebuyer education and qualify with a partner lender.

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Cities Where This Program Is Available (1 city across 1 state)