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Source review: Oct 14, 2026

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  • If you sell within seven years, the page requires repayment of all assistance. This is not a free mortgage or guaranteed approval.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
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Housing & utilitiesProgramState program · OH

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

OHFA Down Payment Assistance

Down payment and closing-cost assistance linked to an approved OHFA mortgage.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply through an OHFA-approved lender; you may call 888-362-6432 for information. Homebuyer education is completed after the loan application.

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    Apply through an OHFA-approved lender; you may call 888-362-6432 for information. Homebuyer education is completed after the loan application.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Ohio; access depends on program requirements.

  • OH

What it offers

Assistance of 3% for conventional loans or 3.5% for FHA, VA or USDA loans, according to the approved program.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Buyers meeting income and purchase-price limits, debt-to-income ratios, eligible-property rules and minimum credit scores: 640 for conventional/USDA/VA or 650 for FHA. Other requirements depend on the product.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

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Contact information

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Sources & verification

Verification status
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Source review
Oct 14, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 14, 2026
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026

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