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| Oct 22, 2026 | Down payment assistance availability peaks again, with programs pushing average LTVs down 9% | Down Payment Resource (DPR) tracked 2,833 homeownership programs nationwide in the third quarter of 2026, a 3.2% increase from the previous quarter and a new high, as grant offerings and eligibility options continued to expand.
The company’... |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Down Payment Resource identifies 2,833 homeownership programs nationwide in Q3 2026 | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource identifies 2,833 homeownership programs nationwide in Q3 2026Program count reaches new high as grants grow and program flexibility increases
Source: Down Payment Resource | Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 07:00:25 EDT |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Down Payment Resource inks contract with ARMLS to expand access to down payment assistance | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource inks contract with ARMLS to expand access to down payment assistancePartnership brings Down Payment Connect and real-time DPA program data to more than 38,000 ARMLS subscribers
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| Oct 12, 2026 | Down payment assistance doesn’t need simplification; it needs standardization | I’ve been in this industry for more than four decades, and for nearly as long as I can remember, whenever the conversation turns to down payment assistance (DPA), someone in the room eventually says some version of the same thing: “We need ... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Down Payment Resource adds three new team members to support lenders, HFAs and community programs | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource adds three new team members to support lenders, HFAs and community programsNew hires bring mortgage lending, affordable housing compliance and housing finance agency experience to DPR's growing team... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Locked Out: Should you take ‘free money’ to buy a home? | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
If you’re stretching toward a home purchase, anything that shrinks the pile of cash you need at closing looks pretty appealing.
Homebuying assistance programs — usually in the form of help with you... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | The Mortgage Collaborative Names Down Payment Resource’s Brad Cardwell to Partner Advisory Council | PRESS RELEASE: The Mortgage Collaborative Names Down Payment Resource’s Brad Cardwell to Partner Advisory CouncilAppointment reflects DPR's growing commitment to expanding lender access to down payment programs
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| Jul 22, 2026 | Down Payment Resource identifies 2,746 homeownership programs nationwide in Q2 2026 | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource identifies 2,746 homeownership programs nationwide in Q2 2026Program count rises to a new high, with notable growth in grants, multi-unit and manufactured housing options as affordability pressures persi... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Melinda Harris of Down Payment Resource named a 2026 HW Marketing Leader | PRESS RELEASE: Melinda Harris of Down Payment Resource named a 2026 HW Marketing LeaderRecognition highlights nearly two decades of building the industry's authoritative voice on down payment programs
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| Jan 26, 2026 | Down Payment Resource finds 2,619 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide in Q4 of 2025 | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource finds 2,619 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide in Q4 of 2025Program count for the year's final quarter is up 6% from last year, holding near record levels
Source: Down Payment Resource | Mon, ... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Down Payment Resource Reports a New Record of 2,624 Homebuyer Assistance Programs Nationwide in Q3 2025 | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource Reports a New Record of 2,624 Homebuyer Assistance Programs Nationwide in Q3 2025Even as affordability pressures persist, program growth is giving lenders new tools to qualify more buyers and help more h... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Down Payment Resource’s Brad Cardwell named to MBA’s Associate Advisory Council | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource’s Brad Cardwell named to MBA’s Associate Advisory CouncilAppointment reflects DPR's commitment to advancing affordability solutions and industry innovation through the MBA
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| Jul 29, 2025 | 45 new assistance programs launched during Q2 2025, bringing the total number of nationwide programs to a record-breaking 2,554 | PRESS RELEASE: 45 new assistance programs launched during Q2 2025, bringing the total number of nationwide programs to a record-breaking 2,554Down payment assistance, with an average benefit of $18,000, remains a bright spot for the nation&... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Down Payment Resource announces strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ to expand access to homebuyer assistance programs | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource announces strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ to expand access to homebuyer assistance programs
Source: Down Payment Resource | Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 07:00:21 EDT |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Arcasa introduces nationwide Energy-Smart DPA Program to Down Payment Resource platform | PRESS RELEASE: Arcasa introduces nationwide Energy-Smart DPA Program to Down Payment Resource platformProgram combines down payment assistance, regardless of income, with solar upgrades and a market-rate first mortgage all in one loan
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| Jun 30, 2025 | NAR: Homebuyers still have down payment misconceptions | Despite growing attention around all-cash transactions, most Americans — especially first-time buyers — continue to finance their home purchases, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Among primary residence... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Envoy Mortgage expands down payment assistance reach with Down Payment Resource partnership after successful pilot | PRESS RELEASE: Envoy Mortgage expands down payment assistance reach with Down Payment Resource partnership after successful pilotPilot results spark full rollout of Down Payment Resource tools to boost efficiency and expand access
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| Apr 22, 2025 | 43 new assistance programs were added during the first quarter of 2025, expanding support for more homebuyers | PRESS RELEASE: 43 new assistance programs were added during the first quarter of 2025, expanding support for more homebuyersDown Payment Resource's Q1 2025 HPI Report finds 2,509 homebuyer assistance programs available nationwide with ... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Get more loans “mission” ready with DPA | Many lenders say they can’t make money with down payment assistance (DPA) programs, dismissing them as loss leaders.
This perception doesn’t just undersell the potential of DPA — it overlooks a strategic opportunity to boost profitability w... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Down Payment Resource receives ICE Mortgage Technology’s 2025 Innovation Award for Technology Partner of the Year | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource receives ICE Mortgage Technology’s 2025 Innovation Award for Technology Partner of the YearThe recognition highlights DPR's integration with Encompass, which helps lenders connect homebuyers with ho... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Down Payment Resource finds 2,444 down payment assistance programs nationwide in its Q3 2024 data analysis | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource finds 2,444 down payment assistance programs nationwide in its Q3 2024 data analysisDPR's Q3 2024 HPI Report finds 29 homebuyer assistance programs were added this quarter
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| Oct 16, 2024 | Down Payment Resource highlights 48 Native American homebuyer assistance programs in honor of Native American Heritage Month | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource highlights 48 Native American homebuyer assistance programs in honor of Native American Heritage MonthAnalysis finds 48 programs in 13 states offering up to $90,000 in assistance designed to help Native ... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | The Housing Dilemma: A Legislative Tug-of-War | The American housing market is a battleground. On one side, Republican senators are pushing for new legislation aimed at overhauling federal housing programs. On the other, Democrats are rallying for affordable housing solutions. The stakes... |
| Sep 19, 2024 |
Opinion: Do our representatives really want affordable housing? | The talk of this election season has rightfully been on affordable housing.
Simultaneously, I have heard this common refrain from eager homebuyers: “I qualify for an FHA (or VA) home loan, but I’m having a hard time getting my offer accepte... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | Navigating the New Landscape of Homeownership and Health Technology | In the ever-evolving world of homeownership and health technology, two recent developments shine a light on the changing dynamics of American life. Down payment assistance programs are surging, while the U.S. Department of Health and Human ... |
| Jul 23, 2024 |
Down payment assistance programs hit an all-time high: report | The number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs for homebuyers has reached an all-time high.
That’s according to the second-quarter 2024 Homeownership Program Index report from Down Payment Resource, which tracks homebuyer assistance p... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Eighteen homebuyer assistance programs offering up to $117,000 are available to help people with disabilities and family caregivers purchase or modify a home | PRESS RELEASE: Eighteen homebuyer assistance programs offering up to $117,000 are available to help people with disabilities and family caregivers purchase or modify a homeFor Disability Pride Month Down Payment Resource Reports on Homebuye... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Down Payment Resource expands team to keep pace with a rising number of DPA programs and increasing demand | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource expands team to keep pace with a rising number of DPA programs and increasing demandDPR hires Veronica Chapa, Lori Johnson and Lisa Rhodes
Source: Down Payment Resource | Mon, 01 Jul 2024, 07:00:32 EDT |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Down Payment Resource brings its award-winning homebuyer assistance software to The Mortgage Collaborative as a preferred partner | PRESS RELEASE: Down Payment Resource brings its award-winning homebuyer assistance software to The Mortgage Collaborative as a preferred partnerDown Payment Resource helps TMC lender members connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance ... |
| Apr 9, 2024 |
Heartland MLS joins forces with Down Payment Resource | Kansas City-based Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has announced a strategic integration with Down Payment Resource (DPR) to enhance accessibility to homeownership for residents across the Greater Kansas City area.
DPR, known in the... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | HFA Loans: A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers | Personal Finance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.
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| Nov 9, 2023 |
Housing authorities and lenders added 54 homebuyer assistance programs in Q3: report | A total of 2,256 homebuyer assistance programs are available in the U.S. housing market after 54 programs were added in the third quarter, according to Down Payment Resource (DPR), a homebuyer assistance program data and solutions firm.
Amo... |
| Aug 21, 2023 |
Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list | The past year hasn’t been particularly good for tech or housing. As a consequence, the number of real estate, mortgage and general housing tech firms to make the annual Inc. Magazine list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in Am... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Hometown Heroes Program Has Provided $100 Million in Down Payment Assistance to Florida’s Hometown Workers | TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Hometown Heroes program has provided $100 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to help Florida’s hometown workers purchase homes in the communities t... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Hometown Heroes Program Has Provided $100 Million in Down Payment Assistance to Florida’s Hometown Workers | TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Hometown Heroes program has provided $100 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to help Florida’s hometown workers purchase homes in the communities t... |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Down Payment Resource Presents 2021 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award to Ruth Johnson | ATLANTA, Ga., Feb 08, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Ruth Johnson, founder and CEO of Homes for Heroes, has been selected the w... |
| Oct 27, 2020 | How has COVID-19 changed down payment options? | Mortgage lending has gotten stricter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lenders are looking to lessen risk amid surging job losses and ongoing economic uncertainty, and that has translated to higher credit score minimums, extra document requests... |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Industry advice: Homebuyer education benefits lenders, homeowners, and the industry | There's a new way to set homebuyers up for sustainable homeownership
When borrowers who seemed promising don’t qualify, what can lenders do? Many are using homebuyer education to give these borrowers a positive path forward.
Homebuyer ... |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 2017 HW Tech100 Winner: Down Payment Resource
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Down Payment Resource automates the process of matching buyers and properties to available homebuyer programs. DPR works with more than 1,000 housing agencies to find and update information about l... |
| Announcing the 2026 TECH100 Mortgage Winners | The Tech100 Mortgage Award recognizes the most innovative and influential organizations shaping the future of mortgage lending. Tech100 highlights companies delivering technology that meaningfully improves how mortgages are originated, proc... |
