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HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide)

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Washington.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Exceptions for displaced homemakers, single parents, disaster-displaced
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Minimum middle FICO 640
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HomeSight Homebuyer Education; HUD-approved counseling agencies; eHomeAmerica (hswa)
  • Residency: Must occupy as primary residence; property in Washington State
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualified alien
  • Statewide WA borrowers; first-time homebuyer (no ownership in last 3 years); HomeSight homebuyer education and 1:1 counseling; minimum borrower contribution; income/asset underwriting per HomeSight guidelines; AMI limits apply per local HUD MSA / county.
  • A home in Washington

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes

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

Washington’s homes

  • 61.9% single-family
  • 4.4% townhouse
  • 5.8% 2–4 units
  • 22.2% 5+ units
  • 5.8% mobile & other

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

$564,600

Washington median home value

43.4%

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 HomeSight Homebuyer Education; HUD-approved counseling agencies; eHomeAmerica (hswa).

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through HomeSight Homebuyer Portal application, 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 HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide)?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Washington. HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) is HomeSight's general purchase-assistance product available to first-time homebuyers anywhere in Washington State where HomeSight has lending authority. It is the umbrella revolving fund from which county-specific PSRLF tiers (Seattle, Pierce, Snohomish, South King) are carved. Statewide allocation of HomeSight's Revolving Loan Fund providing flexible second-mortgage purchase assistance up to $70,000 for first-time homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Washington State where HomeSight is licensed. Loans typically priced at 1.5%-2.0% above first-mortgage rate based on AMI tier. Funding comes from HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (CDFI Fund, JPMorgan Chase impact investment, Seattle Foundation, private foundation capital).

Do you have to pay it back?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) 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, cash-out refinance, end of term, 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?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Exceptions for displaced homemakers, single parents, disaster-displaced. On credit, the program states: Minimum middle FICO 640. A homebuyer education course is required, through HomeSight Homebuyer Education; HUD-approved counseling agencies; eHomeAmerica (hswa). Residency requirement: Must occupy as primary residence; property in Washington State. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or qualified alien. Statewide WA borrowers; first-time homebuyer (no ownership in last 3 years); HomeSight homebuyer education and 1:1 counseling; minimum borrower contribution; income/asset underwriting per HomeSight guidelines; AMI limits apply per local HUD MSA / county.

What are the income limits?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) sets its income limit as follows: Income limits vary by HUD MSA / county where property is located (typically up to 120% AMI). Refer to HomeSight loan matrix for specific county. 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?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) caps the purchase price as follows: Tied to first-mortgage product limits and HomeSight underwriting. Eligible property types include SFR detached, townhome, warrantable condo, 2-4 unit owner-occupied. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) names veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard members, surviving spouses, American Indian and Alaska Native homebuyers, educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, and homebuyers with disabilities 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?

HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in Washington. The program targets specific areas: Black Home Initiative target areas (South Seattle, South King County, North Pierce County) prioritized.

How do you apply?

Applications for HomeSight Revolving Loan Fund (Statewide) go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through HomeSight Homebuyer Portal application. 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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Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.