HOME+PLUS

Home Buyer Resources

To help you better prepare for buying your new home, HOME+PLUS has put together a list of resources and information from local, state, and national organizations.

HOME+PLUS

Home Buyer Resources

To help you better prepare for buying your new home, HOME+PLUS has put together a list of resources and information from local, state, and national organizations.

HOME+PLUS

Home Buyer Resources

To help you better prepare for buying your new home, HOME+PLUS has put together a list of resources and information from local, state, and national organizations.
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Program Lenders

Participating Lender Search
find a participating lender near you

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DOCUMENT RESOURCES

10 Common
DPA Program
Myths Debunked

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Reduced
Mortgage Insurance
Premiums

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Pre-Purchase
Home Buyer
Education Certification

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CREDIT RESOURCES*

Know Your Credit Score

How To Improve Your Credit Score

How To Improve
Your Credit Score

Freddie Mac: Credit Smart. A guide to Better Credit, Money Management, and Responsible Home Ownership

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DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCES

Is 20% Down Necessary?

A DownPaymentResource.com article talks about the 20% down myth. Titled… “Why You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy Your Next Home”. This is a must read for any home buyer.

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Saving For The Down

“How long does it really take to save for a down payment? Maybe not as long as you think” ​-  helps you understand more about down payment options. A DownPaymentResource.com great read!

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Tips For Finding A
Great Real Estate Agent

Here is a great write up by Dana Dratch at BankRate.com titled “7 tips for picking a great real estate agent”.

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Buy Now vs. Wait
Calculator From Essent

Here’s a great calculator/tool from Essent. The EssentIQ gives home buyers the information that will be essential to understanding what options are available, including mortgage insurance.

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HOME+PLUS
Program Lenders

Participating Lender Search

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DOCUMENT RESOURCES

Reduced Mortgage
Insurance Premiums

(opens in new browser window)

10 Common DPA Program
Myths Debunked

(opens in new browser window)

Pre-Purchase Home Buyer
Education Certification

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CREDIT RESOURCES*

Know Your Credit Score

  • Get your free annual credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com.
  • Links to the 3 major bureaus: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.
  • Credit Karma is a free credit monitoring system which shows you your credit information for both Equifax and Transunion. Credit Karma also has a great phone app and shows you updated credit information every 7 days.
  • *NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the 3 credit bureaus are offering free weekly reports until April 2021. Please visit AnnualCreditReports.com for more information.

How To Improve Your Credit Score

Freddie Mac: Credit Smart. A guide to Better Credit,
Money Management, and Responsible Home Ownership

links open in new browser windows

DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCES

Is 20% Down Necessary?

A DownPaymentResource.com article talks about the 20% down myth. Titled… “Why You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy Your Next Home”. This is a must read for any home buyer.

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Saving For The Down

“How long does it really take to save for a down payment? Maybe not as long as you think” ​-  helps you understand more about down payment options. A DownPaymentResource.com great read!

(opens in new browser window)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Tips For Finding A
Great Real Estate Agent

Here is a great write up by Dana Dratch at BankRate.com titled “7 tips for picking a great real estate agent”.

(opens in new browser window)

Buy Now vs. Wait
Calculator from Essent

Here’s a great calculator/tool from Essent. The EssentIQ gives home buyers the information that will be essential to understanding what options are available, including mortgage insurance.

(opens in new browser window)

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Program Information

What to do now… click below to learn more about HOME+PLUS credit score requirements, program guidelines, first mortgage types offered.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together a list of questions and answers to help you better understand the HOME+PLUS home buyer assistance program.