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Down payment assistance programs and/or grants were researched by the team at FHA.com. Please note that all programs listed on this website may involve a second mortgage with payments that are forgiven, deferred, or subsidized in some manner until resale of the mortgaged property.
FHA.com's compilation is not a complete list, but it can serve as a starting point in your search for the down payment assistance program or grant for your situation. It is up to the consumer to contact these entities and find out the specifics of each program.
The City of Springfield Office of Housing helps income-eligible homebuyers overcome the hurdle of saving up for down payments and closing costs with its Down Payment Assistance Program.
Worcester, Massachusetts Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $5000 in assistance funds to income-eligible first-time homebuyers.
MassHousing started Operation Welcome Hometo help homebuyers by providing loans with flexible underwriting, and down payment and closing cost assistance
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