Support for qualifying buyers is available.

You can say ‘yes’ to owning a home—even if your down payment isn’t where you think it should be. 

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support table
Minimum down payment 5%
CondosDisclosure 4 Yes
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 No
Eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Lender-paid, monthly premium, and more
Maximum seller contribution 3%
Minimum borrower contribution $0
Maximum income limit None

HomeReady® and HomePossible®

HomeReady® and HomePossible® support table
Minimum down payment 3%
CondosDisclosure 4 Yes
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 Yes
Lender credit and eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Lender-paid, monthly premium, and more
Maximum seller contribution 3%
Minimum borrower contribution 0%
Maximum income limit Yes

Fannie 97 Freddie HomeOne1

Fannie 97 Freddie HomeOne support table
Minimum down payment 3%
CondosDisclosure 4 Yes
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 No
Eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Lender-paid, monthly premium, and more
Maximum seller contribution 3%
Minimum borrower contribution 3%
Maximum income limit None

FHA

FHA support table
Minimum down payment 3.5%
CondosDisclosure 4 Restricted
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 Yes
Lender credit and eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Upfront and monthly premium
Maximum seller contribution 6%
Minimum borrower contribution $0
Maximum income limit None

Veteran2

Veteran support table
Minimum down paymentDisclosure 3 0%
CondosDisclosure 4 Restricted
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 Yes
Lender credit and eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Upfront fee (one-time funding fee)
Maximum seller contribution 4% plus closing costs
Minimum borrower contribution $0
Maximum income limit None

Community Homeownership Incentive Program (CHIP)

Community Homeownership Incentive Program (CHIP)
Minimum down payment 0% - 3%
CondosDisclosure 4 Yes
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 Yes
Lender credit and eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Not required
Maximum seller contribution 6%
Minimum borrower contribution $500
Maximum income limit May apply

Areas that qualify for CHIP assistance

Unless otherwise noted, up to 100% fundingDisclosure 3 available depending on geography

State of residence

Alabama - Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Anniston, AL MSA
  • Auburn, AL MSA
  • Mobile, AL MSA
  • Montgomery, AL MSA
  • Tuscaloosa, AL MSA

Arkansas -  Up to 97% funding available for properties in Crittenden County only.

Florida - Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Homosassa Springs, FL MSA
  • Jacksonville, FL MSA
  • Miami, FL MSA
  • Ocala, FL MSA
  • Orlando, FL MSA
  • Punta Gorda, FL MSA
  • Sarasota, FL MSA
  • Tallahassee, FL MSA
  • Tampa, FL MSA

Georgia: Up to 100% funding available within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs – Alpharetta, GA MSA; up to 97% funding available for properties outside of this MSA.

Georgia - Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Albany, GA MSA
  • Atlanta, GA MSA
  • Brunswick, GA MSA
  • Gainesville, GA MSA

Indiana - Up to 97% funding available

Kentucky - Up to 97% funding available.

Maryland - Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Baltimore, MD MSA
  • Cumberland, WV-MD MSA
  • Washington DC-MD-VA-WV MSA  

Mississippi - Up to 97% funding available in DeSoto County only.

New Jersey - Up to 97% funding available.

North Carolina: Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Charlotte, NC-SC MSA
  • Durham, NC MSA
  • Fayetteville, NC MSA
  • Goldsboro, NC MSA
  • Greensboro, NC MSA
  • Greenville, NC MSA
  • Jacksonville, NC MSA
  • Raleigh, NC MSA
  • Rocky Mount, NC MSA
  • Winston-Salem, NC MSA

Ohio - Up to 97% funding available in the counties of Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren.

Pennsylvania - Up to 100% funding available for properties within Delaware and Philadelphia Counties (up to 97% outside of these counties) 

South Carolina- Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Charlotte, NC-SC MSA
  • Columbia, SC MSA

Tennessee - Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSA (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Morristown, TN MSA

Texas- Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Austin, TX MSA 
  • College Station, TX MSA
  • Houston, TX MSA
  • Midland, TX MSA

Virginia- Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Richmond, VA MSA
  • Virginia Beach, VA MSA
  • Washington DC-MD-VA-WV MSA 
  • Winchester, VA MSA

Washington, D.C. - Up to 100% funding available within the Washington DC-MD-VA-WV MSA; up to 97% funding available for properties outside of this MSA.

West Virginia - Up to 100% funding available for properties within the following MSAs (up to 97% outside of these MSAs):

  • Cumberland, WV-MD MSA
  • Washington DC-MD-VA-WV MSA  

USDA Rural Development

USDA & Rural Development support table
Minimum down paymentDisclosure 3 0%
CondosDisclosure 4 Restricted
Manufactured homesDisclosure 6 Yes
Lender credit and eligible gifts Yes
Mortgage insurance Upfront and monthly guarantee fee
Maximum seller contribution 6%
Minimum borrower contribution $0
Maximum income limit Yes

What's next for you?

Housing Finance Agency programs may be available in your state

A Truist mortgage professional in your neighborhood can explain the features, benefits, availability, and eligibility requirements of state programs. These are usually best if you:

  • Have less than 20% to put down on your home.
  • Are a first-time homebuyer.
  • Want to use money that was gifted to you toward your mortgage.
  • Need additional assistance options for your down payment.
  • Are concerned about qualifying for a loan.

Call 855-398-9018