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Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab)

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in New Hampshire, administered by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing).

Last verified Source: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 620 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through NH Housing online education; Purchase Rehab education with signed acknowledgement; 2-4 unit purchases require landlord + homebuyer education.
  • Repairs must be HUD-allowable and permanently affixed; appraiser-noted deficiencies must be completed; well/septic must be sited on the property.
  • A home in New Hampshire

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • New construction

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

New Hampshire’s homes

  • 63.3% single-family
  • 5.5% townhouse
  • 10.5% 2–4 units
  • 15.5% 5+ units
  • 5.2% mobile & other

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

$402,500

New Hampshire median home value

51.5%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through NH Housing online education; Purchase Rehab education with signed acknowledgement; 2-4 unit purchases require landlord + homebuyer education..

  2. Contact New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing) 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 Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab)?

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in New Hampshire, administered by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing). NH Housing's Purchase Rehab mortgage (FHA Section 203(k) Limited or RD Section 502 Guaranteed Rehabilitation, marketed as Home Flex Rehab) combines a home purchase with up to $75,000 (FHA) or $35,000 (RD) of rehabilitation funds in a single one-time-closing 30-year fixed first mortgage. It covers non-structural cosmetic, energy-efficiency and safety improvements and can be combined with NH Housing down payment Cash Assistance. A Voucher Assisted Mortgage Option (VAMO) is available for HCV holders. Up to $75,000 (FHA 203(k) Limited) or $35,000 (RD) rehab rolled into the purchase. One-time closing. 30-year fixed rate. Combinable with NH Housing Cash Assistance ($5,000/$10,000/$15,000). Not limited to first-time buyers. VAMO available for HCV holders.

How much assistance does it provide?

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) offers up to $75,000 in assistance. Award tiers: FHA 203(k) Limited: up to $75,000 total rehab; USDA RD: up to $35,000 total rehab. Homebuyer contribution: Per insurer/guarantor (FHA/RD) requirements; cash back at closing allowed per insurer rules, not to exceed borrower contribution. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing) determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing). The assistance is recorded in first 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 Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required, through NH Housing online education; Purchase Rehab education with signed acknowledgement; 2-4 unit purchases require landlord + homebuyer education. Repairs must be HUD-allowable and permanently affixed; appraiser-noted deficiencies must be completed; well/septic must be sited on the property.

What are the income limits?

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) sets its income limit as follows: Subject to Home Flex income limits (generally up to $176,200). For RD-guaranteed loans the lower of the NH Housing limit or the RD limit applies. See NH Housing Program Income Limits (effective 06/02/25). 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?

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) caps the purchase price as follows: Conforming loan limits apply. Eligible property types include Single Family, 2-4 Unit, and Condo. New construction is not eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in New Hampshire.

How do you apply?

Applications for Purchase Rehab Mortgage (Home Flex Rehab) go through New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing), 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.

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

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Program terms are set by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.