Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 620 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required; HRWCO classes available
- Residency: County Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Purchase in HRWCO service area (Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison counties); income limits apply
- A home in Mesa|Delta|Montrose|Ouray|San Miguel|Gunnison County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Mesa|Delta|Montrose|Ouray|San Miguel|Gunnison County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
80% of Mesa|Delta|Montrose|Ouray|San Miguel|Gunnison County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required; HRWCO classes available.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served, and are subject to availability.
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 Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program?
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Grand Junction, Colorado. Housing Resources of Western Colorado provides purchase assistance loans to help lower the monthly mortgage payment and cover down payment and closing costs for homebuyers in Grand Junction and western Colorado. Serves Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, and Gunnison counties. Purchase assistance for western Colorado homebuyers. specialized loan to reduce monthly mortgage payment. covers down payment and closing costs. serves Mesa County and surrounding areas. Funding comes from Nonprofit, Federal, and State.
Do you have to pay it back?
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance 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, and Maturity Date. The assistance is recorded in 2nd 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?
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required; HRWCO classes available. Residency requirement: County Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Purchase in HRWCO service area (Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison counties); income limits apply.
What are the income limits?
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI for service area counties. 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?
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and Manufactured Home. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.
Where does it apply?
Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Grand Junction, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Western Colorado: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison counties.
How do you apply?
Applications for Housing Resources of Western Colorado Purchase Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. 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.
Also for Mesa|Delta|Montrose|Ouray|San Miguel|Gunnison County homebuyersOther programs open to Mesa|Delta|Montrose|Ouray|San Miguel|Gunnison County homebuyers
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)Up to $22,000
- CHAC Statewide Program - 5 Year DeferralUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 83 programs for Mesa|Delta|Montrose|Ouray|San Miguel|Gunnison CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.