GSFA OpenDoors Program

GSFA OpenDoors Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in California. Deferred 30-year second mortgage up to 7% of first mortgage amount at 0% interest, no monthly payments. Due and payable on sale, refinance, or payoff of first mortgage. Larger assistance than Platinum. Available statewide for FHA, VA, USDA loans. Up to 7.0% of purchase price in assistance. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from Bond/Authority.

GSFA OpenDoors Program provides assistance worth 7% of the purchase price, as set by the program. The program asks homebuyers to contribute 1% 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.

GSFA OpenDoors Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, refinance, or payoff of first mortgage. The assistance is recorded in Second position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

GSFA OpenDoors Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Minimum 640 FICO score required for all borrowers. Residency requirement: Primary residence. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. Income ≤160% AMI; must use GSFA OpenDoors first mortgage; min 640 FICO; max 50% DTI; deferred 30-year second mortgage.

GSFA OpenDoors Program limits household income to 160% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. 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.

GSFA OpenDoors Program caps the purchase price as follows: Contact program for current purchase price limits. Eligible property types include Single-family (1-4 unit), FHA-approved condominium, townhome/PUD. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

GSFA OpenDoors Program serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in California.

Applications for GSFA OpenDoors Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through GSFA lender portal. 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.