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NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Roseburg, Oregon.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Typically 640 minimum FICO
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through NeighborWorks Umpqua Homebuyer Education (HUD-approved)
  • Residency: Property must be in NeighborWorks Umpqua service area
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen
  • Pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Property must be located in NeighborWorks Umpqua service area (Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine counties). Borrower contribution of at least $1,000 of own funds.
  • A home in Douglas|Coos|Curry|Josephine County

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Douglas|Coos|Curry|Josephine 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 Douglas|Coos|Curry|Josephine 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

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through NeighborWorks Umpqua Homebuyer Education (HUD-approved).

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Application through NeighborWorks Umpqua, 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 NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program?

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Roseburg, Oregon. NeighborWorks Umpqua provides 0% interest deferred-payment second mortgages for down payment and closing costs to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers across its Southwest Oregon service area (Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine counties). Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Douglas, Coos, Curry, and Josephine counties (Southwest Oregon). 0% interest deferred-payment second mortgage repayable on sale, refinance, or loss of owner-occupancy. Funding comes from HOME, CDBG, and NeighborWorks America.

Do you have to pay it back?

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, transfer, refinance without subordination, or loss of owner-occupancy. 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?

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. On credit, the program states: Typically 640 minimum FICO. A homebuyer education course is required, through NeighborWorks Umpqua Homebuyer Education (HUD-approved). Residency requirement: Property must be in NeighborWorks Umpqua service area. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen. Pre-purchase homebuyer education required. Property must be located in NeighborWorks Umpqua service area (Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine counties). Borrower contribution of at least $1,000 of own funds.

What are the income limits?

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income at or below 80% AMI for Southwest Oregon counties: 1-person $53,200; 8-person $88,200 (varies by county). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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?

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program caps the purchase price as follows: Set per program guidelines. Eligible property types include 1-unit single-family, condominium, townhome, PUD, manufactured home on owned land. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.

Where does it apply?

NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Roseburg, Oregon.

How do you apply?

Applications for NeighborWorks UMPQUA Down Payment Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Application through NeighborWorks Umpqua. 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 the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.