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Opendoor

Opendoor is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Open to repeat buyers — not strictly FTHB
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: 620 minimum FICO; lender overlays may be higher
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma — HUD-approved housing counseling agency. NHS pre-purchase education plus one-on-one counseling required.
  • Residency: Property within NHS Oklahoma target neighborhoods (OKC central-city); owner-occupied
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualifying permanent resident
  • Property within NHS Oklahoma target neighborhoods (Oklahoma City central-city revitalization areas). Income $78,000-$89,100 by household size (workforce tier ~140% AMI 2-3 person OKC). 620 minimum FICO. Max purchase price $250,000. Owner-occupied primary residence. NHS pre-purchase education and one-on-one counseling required. 5-year affordability period.
  • A home inside Oklahoma City city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Purchases above the $250,000 price cap
  • Households above 140% of area median income
  • Homes outside Oklahoma City

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

140% of Oklahoma 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.

$97,300
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Oklahoma City’s homes

  • 67.3% single-family
  • 3.7% townhouse
  • 6.3% 2–4 units
  • 19.7% 5+ units
  • 3.1% mobile & other

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

$231,300

Oklahoma City median home value

47.2%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Oklahoma City

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma — HUD-approved housing counseling agency. NHS pre-purchase education plus one-on-one counseling required..

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Apply via NHS Oklahoma; first-come first-served per annual allocation, 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 Opendoor?

Opendoor is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NHS Oklahoma Opendoor — middle-income/workforce-tier down payment assistance program for buyers in OKC NHS target revitalization neighborhoods. Larger assistance amounts than NHS Homepath; not strictly FTHB-restricted. Up to ~$25,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for buyers in NHS Oklahoma target neighborhoods. 0% deferred 5-year forgivable second mortgage. Targets workforce/middle-income buyers in OKC central-city revitalization neighborhoods. Administered by Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma, NeighborWorks affiliate. Funding comes from Local, City, NeighborWorks, CDBG, and HOME.

Do you have to pay it back?

Opendoor is forgiven after 5 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Pro rata recapture if owner sells, refinances, or vacates within 5-year affordability period. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Opendoor is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Open to repeat buyers — not strictly FTHB. On credit, the program states: 620 minimum FICO; lender overlays may be higher. A homebuyer education course is required, through Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma — HUD-approved housing counseling agency. NHS pre-purchase education plus one-on-one counseling required. Residency requirement: Property within NHS Oklahoma target neighborhoods (OKC central-city); owner-occupied. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualifying permanent resident. Property within NHS Oklahoma target neighborhoods (Oklahoma City central-city revitalization areas). Income $78,000-$89,100 by household size (workforce tier ~140% AMI 2-3 person OKC). 620 minimum FICO. Max purchase price $250,000. Owner-occupied primary residence. NHS pre-purchase education and one-on-one counseling required. 5-year affordability period.

What are the income limits?

Opendoor limits household income to 140% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income $78,000 (2 person) to $89,100 (3 person) — workforce/middle-income tier ~140% AMI OKC MSA. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. 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?

Opendoor caps the purchase price at $250,000. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, condo, townhouse, 1-2 unit owner-occupied. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Opendoor names veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard members, and surviving spouses among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

Opendoor serves homebuyers purchasing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The program targets specific areas: Oklahoma City NHS Opendoor target neighborhoods — central-city revitalization corridors.

How do you apply?

Applications for Opendoor go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Apply via NHS Oklahoma; first-come first-served per annual allocation. 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 Oklahoma City homebuyers

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Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.