There are now 2,000 home-buying assistance programs across the U.S.

Down Payment Resource (DPR) today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, which saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year.

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 ...

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 ...

Valley resident Kyle Howard was looking to buy a home, but he didn't think he had enough money for a down payment. "I only had like $2,000," he said. The condo he wanted to buy in Apache Junction ...

The City of New Rochelle hopes its expansion of its homeownership down payment program will bear fruit in the city.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The combination of high interest rates, limited inventory and an increase in home prices has made it difficult for people to afford homes in San Diego. Down payment assistance ...