Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Up to $10,000 toward a down payment in IL.
Downpayment Plus (DPP) is a set-aside program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago providing forgivable grants of up to $10,000 (or 25% of first mortgage amount, whichever is less) for down payment and closing costs to income-eligible homebuyers (at or below 80% AMI) purchasing in Illinois or Wisconsin through participating FHLBank Chicago member lenders. Grants are forgiven pro-rata over a 5-year retention period. Borrower must contribute minimum $1,000 and complete both pre-purchase homebuyer education and HUD-approved counseling.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on FHLBank Chicago Downpayment Plus (DPP) Program: what it is, who it is for, how it is forgiven, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.