Unlocking Homeownership with Down Payment Assistance

The biggest challenge for homebuyers is coming up with the funds to cover the down payment requirements and/or closing costs associated with buying a home. To help lower this barrier, ShowMe provides down payment and/or closing cost assistance.

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Flexible

FICO & DTI Guidelines

National

Participating Lenders

All Buyers

First-time & Repeat

ShowMe DPA Overview

Available Nationally

Designed for home purchases and refinancing activities with flexible qualifying terms.

  • ShowMe DPA is available in U.S. states with flexible qualifying guidelines.
  • FICO score requirements and allowable debt-to-income ratios are flexible.
  • Sponsored by ShowMe and available nationally through Participating Lenders.
  • FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Mortgage Loan financing available.
  • No requirement that a borrower be a first-time homebuyer to qualify.

Why Choose ShowMe DPA?

Whether buying your first home, moving to a new community, or refinancing, our program removes financial friction.

ShowMe Homeownership Assistance, Corp. (ShowMe) is a non-profit public benefit corporation established to increase access to homeownership and strengthen communities nationwide. ShowMe Homeownership Assistance Corp. partners with organizations across the real estate vertical to bring scalable and innovative solutions to the general public. ShowMe is an Instrumentality of Government Section 115 entity.

Down Payment & Closing Costs

Assistance can be used towards down payment requirements, closing costs, or a combination of both to lower your out-of-pocket costs at closing.

Flexible FICO & DTI Standards

FICO score requirements and allowable debt-to-income (DTI) ratios are flexible, giving more families the opportunity to qualify for home financing.

Nationwide Availability

Sponsored by ShowMe and available nationally through an expanding network of approved Participating Lenders across the U.S.

No First-Time Buyer Requirement

There is no requirement that a borrower be a first-time homebuyer to qualify. Previous homeowners and current owners purchasing or refinancing qualify.

Multiple Mortgage Options

Seamlessly integrates with FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Mortgage Loan financing programs tailored to your loan structure.

Purchase & Refinance Friendly

Exclusively created for home purchase or refinancing-related activities to help borrowers build long-term home equity.

Estimate Your Assistance Amount

Use our interactive estimator to calculate how much assistance you may qualify for towards your down payment or closing costs.

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Estimated Assistance Grant

$12,250

Based on 3.5% assistance on a $350,000 purchase price.

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Supported Mortgage Loan Options

ShowMe DPA works alongside all primary mortgage loan financing types.

FHA

FHA Loans

Federal Housing Administration mortgage financing with flexible credit and down payment pairing.

VA

VA Loans

Department of Veterans Affairs loans for military service members, veterans, and eligible spouses.

USDA

USDA Loans

U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development home loans compatible with DPA benefits.

CONV

Conventional Loans

Standard conventional mortgage loans offered through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines.

Contact ShowMe DPA

Have questions about qualifying, participating as a lender, or finding down payment assistance in your state? Reach out to our team directly.

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