The four types of assistance, how they work with each loan program, and where to find legitimate programs.

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Down Payment Assistance Booklet

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  • The four types of DPA — grants, forgivable, deferred, and repayable seconds
  • How assistance works with FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loans
  • FHA gift-fund and prohibited-source rules in plain English
  • Income limits, first-time definitions, and homebuyer-education requirements
  • Where to find legitimate programs — HUD, your state HFA, HUD-approved counselors

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