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Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska)

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Norfolk, Nebraska, administered by NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN).

Last verified Source: NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • DPA loan up to $20,000 at 0% interest, no monthly payment, due upon resale. Must invest >=$1,000 own funds. Must obtain a primary mortgage and complete a Homebuyer Education Workshop. Serves Norfolk and Columbus areas (Columbus office (402) 563-4300). Distinct from City of Norfolk programs in catalog.
  • A home in Nebraska

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

Nebraska’s homes

  • 71.3% single-family
  • 4.1% townhouse
  • 4.3% 2–4 units
  • 17.4% 5+ units
  • 2.9% mobile & other

$238,600

Nebraska median home value

57.2%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider 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 homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska)?

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Norfolk, Nebraska, administered by NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN). NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska offers down payment assistance through its Purchase Resell Rehab Program serving the Norfolk and Columbus areas of northeast Nebraska. The assistance is a deferred 0% interest loan of up to $20,000 with no monthly payment, due back only upon resale of the home. Availability is based on income eligibility and funding. Up to $20,000 down payment assistance. 0% interest, no monthly payment. Due only upon resale. Low $1,000 minimum buyer investment.

How much assistance does it provide?

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) offers up to $20,000 in assistance. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Due back upon resale of the home. 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?

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required. DPA loan up to $20,000 at 0% interest, no monthly payment, due upon resale. Must invest >=$1,000 own funds. Must obtain a primary mortgage and complete a Homebuyer Education Workshop. Serves Norfolk and Columbus areas (Columbus office (402) 563-4300). Distinct from City of Norfolk programs in catalog.

What are the income limits?

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) sets its income limit as follows: Annual household income cannot exceed HUD-established guidelines. 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?

Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) serves homebuyers purchasing in Norfolk, Nebraska.

How do you apply?

Applications for Purchase Resell Rehab Down Payment Assistance (NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska) go through NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN), 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.

Program terms are set by NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.