Bank of America America's Home Grant
Bank of America America's Home Grant is a grant for homebuyers in New Jersey, administered by Bank of America, N.A.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Lender-specific (BofA loans). Closing-cost/rate-buydown credit (not down payment).
- A home in New Jersey
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 Jersey’s homesNew Jersey’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 52.6% single-familysingle-family
- 10% townhousetownhouse
- 14.7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 21.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 1% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$454,400
New Jersey median home value
62.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact Bank of America, N.A. 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 Bank of America America's Home Grant?
Bank of America America's Home Grant is a grant for homebuyers in New Jersey, administered by Bank of America, N.A. Part of BofA's Community Homeownership Commitment, America's Home Grant offers a lender credit of up to $7,500 toward non-recurring closing costs or to permanently buy down the rate, with no repayment. Available in select markets; combinable with the Down Payment Grant for up to $17,500. Up to $7,500 toward closing costs or rate buydown. No repayment. Combinable with Down Payment Grant (up to $17,500). Funding comes from Bank of America Community Homeownership Commitment (lender credit).
How much assistance does it provide?
Bank of America America's Home Grant offers up to $7,500 in assistance. 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 America's Home Grant is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None - grant, no repayment. 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 America's Home Grant is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Lender-specific (BofA loans). Closing-cost/rate-buydown credit (not down payment).
What are the income limits?
Bank of America America's Home Grant sets its income limit as follows: Eligibility based on income limits and geographic region; specific figures not published. 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 America's Home Grant can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Bank of America America's Home Grant serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in New Jersey. The program targets specific areas: Available in select markets. NJ availability confirmed via active BofA lending specialists (Newark/Jersey City metro); confirm via BofA Down Payment Center.
How do you apply?
Applications for Bank of America America's Home Grant go through Bank of America, N.A., 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 New Jersey homebuyersOther programs open to New Jersey homebuyers
- Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP)Up to $30,000
- Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus)Up to $30,000
- Homebuyer Dream Program Wealth BuilderUp to $30,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 81 programs for New JerseyProgram terms are set by Bank of America, N.A. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.