Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP)
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, administered by Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc.
The program asks for
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Must be combined with NC Home Advantage Mortgage or USDA Section 502 Direct loan. Requires 6 hrs homebuyer education + 2 hrs one-on-one pre-purchase counseling. Amount: lesser of 25% of sales price or $50,000. Serves Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin counties. Contact: 336-773-0286, 7820 N Point Blvd Ste 100, Winston Salem NC 27106.
- A home in Forsyth; Stokes; Surry; Yadkin County
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Forsyth; Stokes; Surry; Yadkin 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 Forsyth; Stokes; Surry; Yadkin 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 before funds are reserved.
Contact Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc. 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 Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP)?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, administered by Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc. Funding comes from NCHFA Community Partners Loan Pool (CPLP).
How much assistance does it provide?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) offers up to $50,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc. determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. 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.
Who qualifies?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) sets its eligibility rules through Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc., and does not restrict applicants to first-time homebuyers. A homebuyer education course is required. Must be combined with NC Home Advantage Mortgage or USDA Section 502 Direct loan. Requires 6 hrs homebuyer education + 2 hrs one-on-one pre-purchase counseling. Amount: lesser of 25% of sales price or $50,000. Serves Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin counties. Contact: 336-773-0286, 7820 N Point Blvd Ste 100, Winston Salem NC 27106.
What are the income limits?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income. 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?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) can be used for single_family, townhouse, and condo.
Where does it apply?
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) serves homebuyers purchasing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
How do you apply?
Applications for Financial Pathways of the Piedmont Down Payment Assistance (CPLP) go through Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc., 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 Forsyth; Stokes; Surry; Yadkin County homebuyersOther programs open to Forsyth; Stokes; Surry; Yadkin County homebuyers
- NC 1st Home Advantage Down PaymentUp to $15,000
- Down Payment AssistanceUp to $2,500
- Community Partners Loan Pool (CPLP)Deferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 69 programs for Forsyth; Stokes; Surry; Yadkin CountyProgram terms are set by Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Inc. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.