Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Dubuque, Iowa, administered by Dupaco Community Credit Union (in partnership with Fannie Mae).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: Dupaco membership; assistance available regardless of property location
- A home in Dubuque County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Dubuque 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.
Where it applies
Dubuque County’s homesThe homes in Dubuque County
- 71% single-familysingle-family
- 3.9% townhousetownhouse
- 9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 12.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
$237,300
Dubuque County median home value
62.7%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Dubuque County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Dupaco Community Credit Union (in partnership with Fannie Mae) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider 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 Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance?
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance is a grant for homebuyers in Dubuque, Iowa, administered by Dupaco Community Credit Union (in partnership with Fannie Mae). A partnership between Dupaco Community Credit Union and Fannie Mae providing HomeReady Loan down payment assistance. The program provides $2,500 to eligible homebuyers, regardless of location, who are beginning their homeownership journey; the assistance is a credit applied toward the down payment and closing costs of a home purchased with a Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgage. Currently available to Dupaco members. Additional eligibility guidelines apply. $2,500 credit toward down payment and closing costs. Paired with Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgage. Potentially lower monthly payments. Funding comes from Fannie Mae HomeReady / Dupaco Community Credit Union.
How much assistance does it provide?
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance offers up to $2,500 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Dupaco Community Credit Union (in partnership with Fannie Mae) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Residency requirement: Dupaco membership; assistance available regardless of property location.
What are the income limits?
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance sets its income limit as follows: Follows Fannie Mae HomeReady income eligibility (generally income at or below 80% AMI for the property location); additional Dupaco eligibility guidelines apply. Exact limits not published on the announcement page. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
Where does it apply?
Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Dubuque, Iowa.
How do you apply?
Applications for Dupaco / Fannie Mae HomeReady Down Payment Assistance go through Dupaco Community Credit Union (in partnership with Fannie Mae), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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 Dubuque County homebuyersOther programs open to Dubuque County homebuyers
- Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation First-Time Homebuyer GrantUp to $1,000
- Dubuque and Jackson Counties Habitat for Humanity Homeownership ProgramAssistance available
- FHLB Des Moines Native American Homeownership Initiative (NAHI) GrantUp to $25,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 72 programs for Dubuque CountyProgram terms are set by Dupaco Community Credit Union (in partnership with Fannie Mae) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.