If the phrase “No down payment” sounds too good to be true, you’re not alone. Most renters think you need $10K–$20K saved before you can even talk about buying. But this builder-backed program is flipping that on its head—especially for first-time buyers who are paying high rent and feeling stuck.
Here’s the deal:
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0% down payment required when you pair the builder’s mortgage with their Home Now Down Payment Assistance Program.
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Down payment covered with a forgivable second mortgage—about 3.5% of the home’s price—so you’re not pulling from savings.
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Locked 5.75% interest rate (6.617% APR) on a 30-year fixed FHA loan.
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You just need to live in the home as your primary residence.
Why This Matters for Working-Class Buyers
A lot of people aren’t buying right now—not because they can’t afford the monthly payment—but because they can’t scrape together a big lump sum for the down payment. This program wipes out that roadblock.
It’s not some sketchy “too good to be true” offer either—these are builder-paid incentives, meaning the home seller (the builder) is literally covering your upfront costs to get the home sold. And yes, we’ve seen this help buyers with credit scores as low as 580 qualify when the loan is structured right.
Let’s Run the Real Math
If you’re renting for $2,000/month, that’s $24,000 a year—money that’s building zero equity. With this program, you could move into a new home with:
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No down payment out of pocket
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A fixed rate and stable monthly payment
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A shot at building real equity from month one
The Catch
Like all builder deals, this isn’t forever. It’s tied to specific homes and inventory. Once those sell, the incentive disappears. Waiting could mean losing the 0% down and the rate lock.
We’ve already helped buyers close on homes using programs just like this—often with less than $1,000 total cash at signing.
Want to see the list of homes that qualify for this 0% down + 5.75% rate deal?
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