Interested in VHFA?
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VHFA provides helpful mortgage loan programs for eligible VT homebuyers. All VHFA programs are offered exclusively through local VHFA participating lenders. VHFA benefits include:
- Up to $15,000 down payment and closing assistance with VHFA ASSIST
- Up to $825 savings on Vermont Property Transfer Tax at closing
- Annual Federal tax credit when using the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
Contact a VHFA Participating Lender!
The first step is to contact a VHFA participating lender and ask about VHFA programs. Please visit our participating lender webpage, select a lender, then choose a loan originator to contact. Your loan originator will help you understand:
- The mortgage application process
- About how much you can afford to borrow
- Estimated down payment, closing costs and monthly payment
- Eligibility for VHFA programs including down payment and closing cost assistance.
Attend a Free Homebuying 101 Educational Event!
- Webinar: Wednesday, June 14th @ 6 pm
- Seminar: Tuesday, June 27th @ 5:30 pm - National Bank of Middlebury. 30 Main St, Middlebury, Vt. Enjoy Taco Tuesday at 5:30pm with homebuyer presentation to follow starting at 6 pm.
- Can't join us for a live event? View a previously recorded webinar.
Not ready to meet with a lender?
Need help improving credit or increasing savings? Want more information about the homebuying process and other special programs? Contact a VT NeighborWorks Homeownership Center nearest you and sign up for homebuyer education! Homebuyer education classes can help you understand:
- Mortgage loan requirements (credit, savings, income, etc.)
- How to build or rebuild you credit, savings and affordability
- What look out for in the home buying process
- Special homebuyer programs to help you
- Where to get started
Go to our Homebuyer Education & Counseling Page for more information.
Curious About How VHFA Works?
