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Down Payment Assistance Indiana First-time buyer

Hoosier Homes Program

Review assistance, readiness requirements, and mortgage fit before moving into a full program or lender conversation.

Your role shapes the next step for this program.

Decision Snapshot

What matters first

Assistance $18,000

Maximum assistance that may reduce upfront cash needed.

Credit Score 640+

Credit range used for an early readiness review.

Purchase Price $425K

Price ceiling to check before choosing a property path.

Education Required

Education helps buyers prepare for lending and closing steps.

Eligibility

Buyer fit

First-time buyers accepted

Helps first-time buyers see whether this path is worth reviewing before they apply.

Income limit applies

Shows whether household income may fit county and household-size limits.

Assets reviewed

Helps confirm savings and available funds align with program rules.

Documents required

Preparing income proof and tax returns early can make review easier.

Income basis Household income
Monthly income range $2,750 - $8,900
Household assets Up to $35,000
Area median income 80% AMI
Program Guidelines

Loan and funding rules

Eligible first mortgage FHA, VA, USDA-RD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Assistance repayment Deferred second mortgage, forgiven after owner occupancy period.
Assistance rate and term 0% interest, 60 month term
Max DTI / LTV 45% DTI / 97% LTV
Service Area

Where it can be used

IN Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson
State Indiana
Cities Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood
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For Buyers

See if this program fits your home plan.

Review the main fit points, prepare documents, and connect with the right partner when the path is clear.