Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT)
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Statewide, Pennsylvania, administered by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: All borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 660.
- A completed homebuyer education course, through PHFA-approved counseling agencies; online education via PHFA or Framework HomeView. Face-to-face required for FICO below 680 and for borrowers obtaining the K-FIT loan.
- Minimum loan amount $500. Liquid assets may not exceed $50,000 after deducting funds needed to close. Assistance limited to minimum required downpayment and/or closing costs.
- A home in Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania’s homesPennsylvania’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 56.6% single-familysingle-family
- 18.8% townhousetownhouse
- 8.3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 12.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.6% 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.
$254,500
Pennsylvania median home value
67.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through PHFA-approved counseling agencies; online education via PHFA or Framework HomeView. Face-to-face required for FICO below 680 and for borrowers obtaining the K-FIT loan..
Contact Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency 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 Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT)?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Statewide, Pennsylvania, administered by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) is a second mortgage that provides downpayment and/or closing cost assistance equal to 5% of the lesser of the purchase price or appraised value, with no maximum dollar limit. The loan is forgiven at 10% per year over ten years, so no repayment is owed if the homeowner stays through the forgiveness period. It is paired with the Keystone Home Loan (and Keystone Flex) and may be used with conventional, FHA, VA, or RD financing. 5% of price or appraised value (no maximum dollar cap). 0% interest, fully forgivable. Forgiven 10% per year over 10 years. No repayment if forgiveness period completed. Statewide availability.
How much assistance does it provide?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) provides assistance worth 5% of the purchase price, as set by the program. The program can be combined with Access Home Modification Loan Program. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) is forgiven after 10 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Forgiven on an annual basis over ten years at a rate of 10% per year; no repayment if forgiveness period is completed. 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?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: All borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 660. A homebuyer education course is required, through PHFA-approved counseling agencies; online education via PHFA or Framework HomeView. Face-to-face required for FICO below 680 and for borrowers obtaining the K-FIT loan. Minimum loan amount $500. Liquid assets may not exceed $50,000 after deducting funds needed to close. Assistance limited to minimum required downpayment and/or closing costs.
What are the income limits?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) sets its income limit as follows: Borrowers must meet the Keystone Home Loan program income limits, published as county-by-county tables in Appendix A (maximum household income). 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?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) can be used for Single Family, 2-4 Unit, Condo, and Manufactured. Manufactured homes are eligible.
Where does it apply?
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) serves homebuyers purchasing in Statewide, Pennsylvania.
How do you apply?
Applications for Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT) go through Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, 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 Pennsylvania homebuyersOther programs open to Pennsylvania homebuyers
- First Front Door (FFD)Up to $15,000
- Keystone Advantage Assistance Loan ProgramUp to $6,000
- PHFA Grant ($500)Up to $500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 67 programs for PennsylvaniaProgram terms are set by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.