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American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, California.

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Required - HUD-approved
  • Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (NAT250046). Income at or below 80% AMI typically. Must be first-time homebuyer. Pairs with HomeReady or Home Possible.

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved.

  2. Contact the administering agency 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 American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, California. 1% down + 2% lender grant = 3% total down. Combines with HomeReady or Home Possible conventional first mortgage. Borrower puts down 1%, lender contributes 2% — total 3% effective down payment. Available on Fannie Mae HomeReady or Freddie Mac Home Possible loans. This is a nationwide program, so it is available beyond a single state or city. Funding comes from American Pacific Mortgage.

Do you have to pay it back?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by none (grant). Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through Required - HUD-approved. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (NAT250046). Income at or below 80% AMI typically. Must be first-time homebuyer. Pairs with HomeReady or Home Possible.

What are the income limits?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program sets its income limit as follows: At or below 80% area median income (per HomeReady/Home Possible). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program can be used for Single-family, Condo, Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program is a nationwide program, so it is not limited to one state.

How do you apply?

Applications for American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program go through the administering agency, 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 the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.