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Minnesota First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program

Administered by:

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
· State · Deferred Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Up to ,000

0% interest, deferred. Repayment terms apply on sale, title transfer, or when the home stops being the primary residence.

Eligibility

  • Income limits:
    Income limits follow the Start Up Program; vary by county and household size.
  • First-time buyer required: Yes
    At least one borrower must be a first-generation homebuyer. A first-generation homebuyer is someone whose parents or legal guardians have never owned a home, or lost a home through foreclosure.
  • Credit score minimum: 640
  • Geographic restrictions:
    Property must be located in Minnesota.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Minnesota First-Generation Homebuyer Loan Program

Step 1: Apply through a Minnesota Housing-approved participating lender. Distinct from the separately funded First-Generation Community Down Payment Assistance Fund. Verify current funding status with Minnesota Housing.

Notes

State-funded MHFA program. Distinct from the privately/grant-funded First-Generation Community DPA Fund (currently closed to new applicants).

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