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RollingRolling deadline — apply anytime·Updated June 21, 2026

Your Choice! Down Payment Assistance

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)

Who can apply

homebuyers. first-time homebuyers. veterans. repeat homebuyers

About this opportunity

Down payment and closing cost assistance equal to 3% of the purchase price for conventional loans or 3.5% for government loans (FHA, VA, USDA), provided as a forgivable loan automatically forgiven after seven years (full repayment required if home is sold before that). Available to all OHFA mortgage program borrowers. Minimum credit score 640 (conventional/USDA/VA) or 650 (FHA). Homebuyer education required. Apply via OHFA-approved lender. Rolling, no fixed deadline.

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