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Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP)

Statewide County, Colorado

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Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP)?

Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide County, Colorado.

  • Bank of Colorado's Destination Home HSP provides forgivable grants up to $15,000 for down payment, closing costs, and purchase-related repair. Funded by FHLB Topeka's Homeownership Set-aside Program. Forgiven after 5-year retention. Must use Bank of Colorado as first mortgage lender.
  • Forgivable grant up to $15,000.
  • covers down payment, closing costs, and repair.
  • forgiven after 5-year retention.
  • FHLB Topeka-funded.
  • available through Bank of Colorado statewide.
  • Funding comes from Federal (FHLB Topeka) and Private Bank.

Do you have to pay it back?

Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by Sale and Move within 5 years (prorated forgiveness).
  • The assistance is recorded in None — grant position.
  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: 620 minimum FICO
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required
  • Residency: State Resident
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must use Bank of Colorado as mortgage lender; income at or below 80% AMI; first-time homebuyer; forgivable after 5-year retention period

The program excludes

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 80% of area median income

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?

Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • At or below 80% AMI statewide.
  • 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?

Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

  • New construction is eligible.
  • Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) serves buyers purchasing in Statewide County, Colorado.

How do you apply?

Applications for Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) 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 HUD-approved homebuyer education required.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served, 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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