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Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Keams Canyon, Arizona, administered by Hopi Credit Association (HCA).

Last verified Source: Hopi Credit Association (HCA)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Interest rate based on credit history (7.25%-9.0% fixed); works with higher-risk borrowers who may not qualify for bank financing
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Hopi Credit Association homebuyer education course
  • Residency: Must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe; home must be within Hopi Reservation boundaries
  • NOTE: Home must be on the Hopi Reservation. Minimum 2 years verifiable income. HCA homebuyer education course required. Multiple fees apply (3% origination, application, credit check, share cost, insurance). Secured by the home as collateral. HCA is a Native CDFI, not an FDIC-insured bank. This is a construction/mortgage product (not a cash DPA grant).
  • A home in Navajo County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Homes outside Navajo County

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Where it applies

Navajo County’s homes

  • 71.3% single-family
  • 2.4% townhouse
  • 4.3% 2–4 units
  • 2.4% 5+ units
  • 19.6% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$201,500

Navajo County median home value

33.5%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Navajo County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Hopi Credit Association homebuyer education course.

  2. Contact Hopi Credit Association (HCA) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Keams Canyon, Arizona, administered by Hopi Credit Association (HCA). The Hopi Credit Association, a Native CDFI, provides home construction loans up to $125,000 for enrolled Hopi Tribe members building homes within the Hopi Reservation. The program offers fixed rates of 7.25%-9.0% based on credit history and terms up to 25 years, and serves higher-risk borrowers who may not qualify for conventional bank financing. Mandatory homebuyer education through HCA is required before closing. Tribal CDFI lending for higher-risk borrowers. Fixed rate 7.25-9.0%. Up to $125,000. Up to 25-year term. Only on-reservation financial institution for Hopi members. Homebuyer education included. Funding comes from Native CDFI (Hopi Credit Association).

How much assistance does it provide?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan offers up to $125,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Hopi Credit Association (HCA) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Hopi Credit Association (HCA). The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Interest rate based on credit history (7.25%-9.0% fixed); works with higher-risk borrowers who may not qualify for bank financing. A homebuyer education course is required, through Hopi Credit Association homebuyer education course. Residency requirement: Must be an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe; home must be within Hopi Reservation boundaries. NOTE: Home must be on the Hopi Reservation. Minimum 2 years verifiable income. HCA homebuyer education course required. Multiple fees apply (3% origination, application, credit check, share cost, insurance). Secured by the home as collateral. HCA is a Native CDFI, not an FDIC-insured bank. This is a construction/mortgage product (not a cash DPA grant).

What are the income limits?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan sets its income limit as follows: Verifiable income required (employment, self-employment, retirement); minimum 2 years income history. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan names American Indian and Alaska Native homebuyers among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan serves homebuyers purchasing in Keams Canyon, Arizona. The program targets specific areas: Hopi Indian Reservation, Navajo County, AZ (Keams Canyon area).

How do you apply?

Applications for Hopi Credit Association Home Construction Loan go through Hopi Credit Association (HCA), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by Hopi Credit Association (HCA) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.