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American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program

Statewide, California

Last verified
Assistance

0.02%

Of the purchase price, as the program sets it

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

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.
  • Funding comes from American Pacific Mortgage.

How much assistance does it provide?

American Pacific Mortgage 1% Home Program provides assistance worth 0.02% of the purchase price, as set by the program.

  • The program asks buyers to contribute 1% borrower personal funds.
  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

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 buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • 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.

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 serves buyers purchasing in Statewide, California.

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.

  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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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