California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)

As a participating lender with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), qualified borrowers could receive a competitive fixed-rate home loan with down payment or closing cost assistance of up to 3.5% of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is less, or up to 3% of the loan amount depending on the program.

Program Features
  • MyHome Assistance Program (MyHome)1 offers up to 3.5%2 of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is less in down payment or closing cost assistance when combined with the CalHFA FHA or CalPLUS FHA first mortgage
  • For CalPLUS Conventional, CalHFA Conventional, CalHFA USDA, or CalHFA VA first mortgage, MYHome offers up to 3%3 of the sales price or appraised value, whichever is less in down payment or closing cost assistance
  • Programs available for first-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence
  • Maximum income limits apply and vary by county
1. MyHome is a deferred second mortgage loan with a 1% interest rate due and payable upon sale, transfer, refinance, or payoff of the first lien loan, or formal filing of notice of default. Homebuyer education course required.
2. Example of CalHFA FHA Loan with MyHome 3.5% DPA with $155,250 sales price. $150,000 loan amount with 3.5% down (provided by CalHFA MyHome). 30-year fixed rate loan with zero points, monthly payment of $923.58 (P&I only). Monthly payments do not include required mortgage insurance, taxes, insurance premiums or other applicable escrows. Actual payment amount will be higher. Interest rate of CalHFA FHA loan 6.250%, APR of 6.382%. Rates as of 4/10/2023.
3. Example of CalPlus Conventional Loan with MyHome 3% DPA with $154,500 sales price. $150,000 loan amount with 3% down (provided by CalHFA MyHome). 30-year fixed rate loan with zero points, monthly payment of $935.80 (P&I only). Monthly payments do not include required mortgage insurance, taxes, insurance premiums or other applicable escrows. Actual payment amount will be higher. Interest rate of CalPlus loan 6.375%, APR of 6.508%. Rates as of 4/10/2023.
All loans subject to credit review and approval. This is not a commitment to lend. Rates, fees, other charges subject to change. Other terms and conditions may apply.