- Location
- CA
- Type
- Deferred loan
- Max assistance
- $0
- Min. credit score
- 620
- First-time buyer
- Required
- Property types
- Single family, Condo, Townhouse, 2–4 unit (owner-occupied)
CalHome is a state-funded deferred loan program administered by HCD and allocated to local governments and nonprofits for first-time homebuyer assistance. Provides up to $100K at 3% simple interest, deferred 30 years.
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Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
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HCD CalHome Program (Direct State Allocation - Various Counties), explained
A short, free course on HCD CalHome Program (Direct State Allocation - Various Counties): 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.
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.