City of Merced First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance

Up to $0 toward a down payment in CA.

Location: CA
Type: Deferred loan
Max assistance: $0
Min. credit score: 620
First-time buyer: Required
Property types: Single family

Deferred 0% second mortgage for down payment and closing costs for low-income first-time homebuyers in Merced.

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City of Merced First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance, explained

A short, free course on City of Merced First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance: what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.

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Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.