The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise as housing costs remain high There's been an increase in the number of down-payment assistance programs across the country. Many now allow ...

For 2026, grant amounts increase to up to $9,000, with down payment assistance now available up to $24,000. With these updated assistance levels, we’re ensuring that nurses have access to meaningful, ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The rapid growth and rising housing costs in St. Johns County are forcing workers and seniors to leave the area. A new report showed that the county was short about 13,000 ...

Nationwide down payment assistance is available for mid-income buyers, with programs in every state and average benefits around $18,000 to help you buy a home. Getty Images Need help coming up with a ...

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership in the United States, even for buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments. Having to gather thousands of dollars upfront ...

DPR’s Q4 2025 index reports 2,619 down payment assistance programs nationwide, a 6% annual increase, with growing support for first-time and first-generation buyers. AI Summary Down Payment Resource ...

A Florida state lawmaker is seeking to help first-time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs. State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is sponsoring House Bill 311, which would require private ...

A new federal rule has changed the eligibility targets for certain down payment- and closing cost-assistance programs, which could make the application for funds more competitive. And even when those ...

Home prices and mortgage rates are not where most aspiring home buyers want them to be. Yet there’s still good news for people who have been shut out of the housing market: the number of down-payment ...