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First Homes Gap Loan

Administered by:

First Homes (Rochester Area Foundation)
· Nonprofit · Deferred Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to ,000 for new construction; up to ,000 for existing homes

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

Step 1: 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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