CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Multi-County County, Wisconsin, administered by CAP Services Inc.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through 6 hours of homebuyer education through CAP or an approved source
- Property must pass federal HQS inspection. No mobile homes, farms, duplexes, or businesses. Must obtain a conventional mortgage. Funds subject to availability. Specific loan amounts not published; contact CAP.
- A home in Multi-County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- New construction
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Multi-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 Multi-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
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through 6 hours of homebuyer education through CAP or an approved source.
Contact CAP Services Inc. 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 CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance?
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Multi-County County, Wisconsin, administered by CAP Services Inc. CAP Services offers an income-eligible Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance program as a 0% interest deferred loan for residents in Marquette, Portage, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood Counties. A complementary 0% rehab loan covers repairs completed within 6 months of closing. Buyers contribute $1,000 and complete 6 hours of education. 0% interest deferred DPA loan. Rehabilitation loan also available. Serves 6-county area. HUD-certified counseling included.
Do you have to pay it back?
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Home sold, no longer primary residence, or title transferred. 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?
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. A homebuyer education course is required, through 6 hours of homebuyer education through CAP or an approved source. Property must pass federal HQS inspection. No mobile homes, farms, duplexes, or businesses. Must obtain a conventional mortgage. Funds subject to availability. Specific loan amounts not published; contact CAP.
What are the income limits?
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Annual household income cannot exceed 80% County Median 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?
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance can be used for Single Family. New construction is not eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Multi-County County, Wisconsin. The program targets specific areas: Marquette, Portage, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood Counties.
How do you apply?
Applications for CAP Services Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance go through CAP Services Inc., 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 Multi-County homebuyersOther programs open to Multi-County homebuyers
- Home Start Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance (RASCW Housing Foundation)Up to $6,000
- Northeastern Wisconsin Housing CDBG Down Payment Assistance ProgramDeferred
- WHEDA Capital Access Advantage DPAUp to $7,500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 71 programs for Multi-CountyProgram terms are set by CAP Services Inc. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.