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5 grants. 15 loan programs. MI.

Up to $115,000 in stackable grant benefit.

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MIdeferred loanGreat match

MSHDA $10,000 Down Payment Assistance

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance — zero interest, no monthly payment, repaid only on sale/refinance.

Up to $10,000 zero-interest deferred second mortgage

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income under $145,000 cap.
MIdeferred loanGreat match

MSHDA MI DPA Loan (Flex)

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Conventional pair-program: up to $7,500 DPA for buyers using the MI Home Loan Flex product.

Up to $7,500 DPA for the conventional MI Home Loan Flex product

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income under $159,500 cap.
Oakland Countydeferred loanGreat match

Oakland County HOME Consortium DPA

Oakland County Housing Counseling

Up to $7K DPA for Oakland County first-time buyers — deferred 0% loan.

Up to $7,000 DPA, 0% deferred

Why you qualify

  • First-time buyer requirement met.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
Macomb Countydeferred loanGreat match

Macomb County HOME Consortium DPA

Macomb County Planning & Economic Development

Up to $10K DPA for Macomb County first-time buyers in participating cities.

Up to $10,000 DPA, 0% deferred

Why you qualify

  • First-time buyer requirement met.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
Warrendeferred loanGreat match

City of Warren Down Payment Assistance

City of Warren

Up to $7,500 DPA for first-time buyers purchasing in Warren, Michigan.

Up to $7,500 DPA

Why you qualify

  • First-time buyer requirement met.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
Detroitdeferred loanGreat match

Detroit 0% Interest Home Repair Loan

City of Detroit

0% interest repair loan for Detroit homeowners — perfect for buyers acquiring fixers.

$5,000–$25,000 at 0% interest for home repairs

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
MIlow interest loanGreat match

MSHDA MI Home Loan

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Michigan's flagship low-rate mortgage — pairs with the $10K Down Payment Assistance for stacked savings.

Below-market 30-year fixed rate + pairs with $10K DPA

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income under $145,000 cap.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

FHA 203(b) Mortgage Insurance

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Low down payment FHA-insured loan — the workhorse first-time buyer program with just 3.5% down.

Loan up to FHA limits (varies by county); 3.5% down with 580+ FICO

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

USDA Section 502 Guaranteed Loan

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Zero down payment loan for moderate-income buyers in USDA-designated rural areas.

0% down, low rates for rural areas

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income limit is 115% of Area Median Income for your county.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

USDA Section 502 Direct Loan

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Direct USDA loan for low-income rural buyers — payment subsidies can drop your effective rate as low as 1%.

0% down, payment assistance subsidy can reduce rate to 1%

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Home loan guarantee for members of federally recognized tribes — as low as 1.25% down.

1.25-2.25% down, low rates, no PMI

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Loan

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Buy and renovate in one FHA loan — perfect for fixer-uppers, with just 3.5% down.

Finance purchase + renovation in one loan, 3.5% down

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

Fannie Mae HomeReady

Fannie Mae

Conventional 3% down loan with reduced mortgage insurance for low-to-moderate income buyers.

3% down, reduced PMI, $2,500 credit for very-low-income

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
Federallow interest loanGreat match

Freddie Mac Home Possible

Freddie Mac

Conventional 3% down loan with flexible income sources — similar to HomeReady, different lender network.

3% down, reduced PMI, flexible income sources

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.
  • Income limit is 80% of Area Median Income for your county.
Detroitlow interest loanGreat match

Detroit Home Mortgage

City of Detroit + participating lenders

Two-mortgage product designed to overcome Detroit's appraisal gap — finances both purchase + renovation to full restored value.

Two-loan structure to cover appraisal gap on Detroit homes

Why you qualify

  • Open to first-time and repeat buyers.