Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California

What is Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California is a grant for homebuyers in California.

• First-time homebuyers may receive up to 3% of purchase price (e.g., $9,000 on $300K home) toward closing costs when purchasing a Fannie Mae REO HomePath property in California. Must complete online homebuyer education framework.
• Up to 3.0% of purchase price in assistance.
• non-repayable grant.
• Funding comes from Federal/GSE.

How much assistance does it provide?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California provides assistance worth 3% of the purchase price, as set by the program.

• The program asks buyers to contribute 3% of purchase price (borrower minimum).
• The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each.
• Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

• Repayment is triggered by None (closing cost credit).
• The assistance is recorded in N/A (grant - no lien) position.
• Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California sets its income limit as follows: Contact program provider for current income limits.

• The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s.
• The program lists a maximum household size of 8.
• 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?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California caps the purchase price as follows: Contact program for current purchase price limits.

• Eligible property types include Single-family (1-2 unit), conventional condominium, townhome, PUD.
• New construction is eligible.
• Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California serves buyers purchasing anywhere in California.

How do you apply?

Applications for Fannie Mae HomePath Ready Buyer Program - California go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program before funds are reserved.

2. 2

   Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability, and are subject to availability.

3. 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.