Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site.
Skip Navigation
Michigan State Housing Development AuthorityMichigan.gov, Official Web Site for the State of Michigan
Michigan.gov HomeMSHDA Home | Sitemap | Contacts | MSHDA FAQ
Printer Friendly Version Printer Friendly   Text Only Version Text Version  Share this page.
Down Payment Assistance for Persons With Disabilities

Down Payment Assistance (DPA) for Individuals with Disabilities
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) offers the HomeChoice Down Payment Assistance Program for low-to-moderate income individuals with disabilities or families where a family member with a disability is residing in the household. This Down Payment Assistance loan is a second mortgage funded with federal HOME funds.
 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Zero-interest, non-amortizing loan with no monthly payments.
  • Maximum assistance is $12,000.
  • Available with the Lender's first mortgage; either FNMA, Conventional, My Community Mortgage (MCM), or FHA.
  • Available with the Rural Development (RD) Specialist's 502 Direct Loan.
  • Funds may be used for down payment, closing costs, prepaid/escrow expenses, and home inspections performed by a qualified home inspector.
  • The loan is due upon sale or transfer of the property or if the first mortgage is refinanced or paid in full.
 
BORROWER GUIDELINES
  • Available to low-to-moderate income homebuyers. Household income limits vary depending on location and family size.
  • Sales price limit is $224,500.
  • Borrower must complete a homebuyer education class.
  • Minimum borrower contribution of $500.
To find out if you qualify for the MSHDA's Down Payment Assistance Program, please contact an RD Specialist directly. You may also contact MSHDA's Homeownership Division at (517) 373-6840.
 
Michigan Business One Stop
Link to Department and Agencies Web Site Index
Link to Statewide Online Services Index
Link to Statewide Web-based Surveys
Link to RSS feeds available on this site
Related Content
 •  Interest Rates
 •  Buying Your Home
 •  Employer Assisted Housing
 •  Targeted Areas
 •  Homeownership Loan Products

Michigan.gov Home | Treasury Home | MSHDA Home | State Web Sites
Accessibility Policy | Link Policy | Privacy Policy | Security Policy | Michigan News | Michigan.gov Survey

Copyright © 2001-2011 State of Michigan