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Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant)

Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) is a grant for homebuyers in Delaware, administered by Bank of America, N.A.

Last verified Source: Bank of America, N.A.

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Down Payment Grant requires first-time homebuyer status (no homeownership in the past three years). America's Home Grant is not limited to first-time buyers.
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Per Bank of America mortgage underwriting; not separately published for the grants.
  • Residency: Property must be a primary residence in an eligible (select) market.
  • Lender grants available in select Delaware markets via the Bank of America Down Payment Center. Down Payment Grant: up to 3% of purchase price, max $10,000, first-time buyers only. America's Home Grant: up to $7,500 for closing costs or rate buydown. Both non-repayable.
  • A home in Delaware

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Where it applies

Delaware’s homes

  • 59.1% single-family
  • 15.5% townhouse
  • 3.8% 2–4 units
  • 14.5% 5+ units
  • 7.1% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$352,000

Delaware median home value

41.9%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.

How to apply

  1. Contact Bank of America, N.A. to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Through a Bank of America lending specialist; eligibility verified via the Bank of America Down Payment Center by property location., and are subject to availability.

  2. 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 Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant)?

Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) is a grant for homebuyers in Delaware, administered by Bank of America, N.A. Bank of America's Community Homeownership Commitment offers two no-repayment grants that are available in select markets, including eligible Delaware locations searchable through the Bank of America Down Payment Center. The Down Payment Grant provides up to 3% of the purchase price (maximum $10,000) toward the down payment for first-time homebuyers in select markets. The America's Home Grant provides a lender credit of up to $7,500 toward non-recurring closing costs or to permanently buy down the interest rate. Neither grant has to be repaid, and they can be paired with Bank of America's 3%-down Affordable Loan Solution mortgage. Down Payment Grant up to 3% of price / $10,000 (no repayment). America's Home Grant up to $7,500 for closing costs or rate buydown (no repayment). Can be combined for up to ~$17,500. Pairs with 3%-down Affordable Loan Solution mortgage. Funding comes from Bank of America, N.A. (lender-funded).

How much assistance does it provide?

Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) offers up to $10,000 in assistance. Award tiers: Down Payment Grant: up to 3% of price, max $10,000. America's Home Grant: up to $7,500. The program can be combined with Down Payment Grant and America's Home Grant can be combined with each other (up to ~$17,500) and with the 3%-down Affordable Loan Solution mortgage. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Bank of America, N.A. determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None - both grants are non-repayable. 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 America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Down Payment Grant requires first-time homebuyer status (no homeownership in the past three years). America's Home Grant is not limited to first-time buyers. On credit, the program states: Per Bank of America mortgage underwriting; not separately published for the grants. Residency requirement: Property must be a primary residence in an eligible (select) market. Lender grants available in select Delaware markets via the Bank of America Down Payment Center. Down Payment Grant: up to 3% of purchase price, max $10,000, first-time buyers only. America's Home Grant: up to $7,500 for closing costs or rate buydown. Both non-repayable.

What are the income limits?

Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) sets its income limit as follows: Income limits apply (per Bank of America). Exact limits vary by market/product and are confirmed by a Bank of America lending specialist; the Down Payment Grant and the 3%-down mortgage note that income limits apply. 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 America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Where does it apply?

Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Delaware.

How do you apply?

Applications for Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (Down Payment Grant & America's Home Grant) go through Bank of America, N.A., which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Through a Bank of America lending specialist; eligibility verified via the Bank of America Down Payment Center by property location. 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 Delaware homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

All 78 programs for Delaware

Program terms are set by Bank of America, N.A. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.