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Program TypeProgram NameCity/CountyProvider/BankMax Assistance / StructureFirst-Time Buyer?Required Class?Geographic RestrictionsWebsite / SourceStatus
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CityFTHB Deferred Loan (CalHome-era; varies by funding)City of El Monte (LA County)City of El Monte – HousingDeferred loan; amounts per fundingYesYesEl Monte onlyhttps://ca-elmonte.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6390/First-Time-Homebuyer-Program-Guidelines?bidId=Periodic (subject to funding)
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CityFirst-Time Homebuyer Down Payment AssistanceCity of Garden Grove (Orange County)Garden Grove Housing AuthorityUp to ~$100k+ deferred loan (varies by funding)YesYesGarden Grove onlyhttps://ggcity.org/ecd/housing#homebuyerOpen when funded
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CityLow Income Purchase Assistance (LIPA)City of Los Angeles (LA County)Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)Deferred loan to assist with down payment, acquisition & closing costs (amount varies by funding)YesYes, HUD-approved education typically requiredCity of Los Angeles onlyhttps://housing.lacity.gov/housing/first-time-homebuyersOpen (subject to funding) | Consolidated 1 duplicate row(s) sharing the same link into this entry.
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CountyAffordable Homeownership Program (AHOP) – formerly HOPLos Angeles County (countywide)Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)Secondary mortgage; payments deferred until sale/transfer/refiYesYes (counseling/education)Participating LA County jurisdictionshttps://housing.lacounty.gov/ProgramInfo.htmlOpen (subject to funding) | Consolidated 71 duplicate row(s) sharing the same link into this entry.
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CityInclusionary Ownership Program (resale-restricted units)City of Huntington Beach (Orange County)City of Huntington BeachAffordable for-sale units; resale controls keep price affordableOften requiredVariesCity of Huntington Beachhttps://huntingtonbeachca.gov/departments/community_development/affordable_housing/inclusionary_housing_ownership_program.phpOngoing (as units become available)
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CityInclusionary / Homebuyer Grant up to $50,000City of Huntington Beach (Orange County)City of Huntington Beach – Community Dev.Grant up to $50,000 when available; also inclusionary for-sale unitsOften required for certain offeringsYes for grants; inclusionary has separate rulesCity of Huntington Beach onlyhttps://huntingtonbeachca.gov/departments/community_development/affordable_housing/other_housing_programs.phpOpen/periodic (subject to funding)
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CountyMortgage Assistance Program (MAP) – Deferred DPA LoanOrange County (countywide)OC Housing & Community Development (OCHCD)Deferred-payment silent second (amount varies by city/funding)YesYesParticipating Orange County jurisdictionshttps://ochcd.org/housing/mortgage-assistance-programCity refers residents to County (OCHCD MAP). Use County program page for details. | Consolidated 28 duplicate row(s) sharing the same link into this entry.
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BankUniversity Credit Union – WISH GrantsLA & Orange countiesUniversity Credit Union (UCU)WISH 4:1 matching up to ~$32,099 (2025)YesYesWithin UCU/FHLBSF footprinthttps://supplychain.ucdavis.edu/news/WISHActive while funds last
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CityCalHome-funded FTHB (award/plan updates)City of Pasadena (LA County)City of Pasadena – Housing Dept.CalHome DPA/rehab activities per HCD awardYes (for DPA)YesPasadena onlyhttps://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/2024%20Agendas/May_20_24/AR%201.pdfIn development / subject to HCD agreement
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CityBEGIN / Homebuyer Assistance (deferred loan)City of Anaheim (Orange County)City of Anaheim – Housing & Community Dev.Deferred second mortgage (amount varies; recent trust plan indicates $50k citywide loan)YesYesAnaheim onlyhttps://www.anaheim.net/5891/Affordable-Homeownership-OpportunitiesPlanned/periodic (subject to funding)
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BankBank of America America’s Home GrantLA & Orange counties (eligible tracts)Bank of AmericaUp to $7,500 lender credit for nonrecurring closing costs / rate buydownNot strictly, often used by FTHBMay require educationSelect markets/tractshttps://www.bankofamerica.com/mortgage/affordable-housing-programs/Active | Consolidated 1 duplicate row(s) sharing the same link into this entry.
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BankBank of Hope – 5% Down Payment ProgramLA & Orange countiesBank of HopeLow down payment (5%); seller credit up to 3% allowedWelcomeNot requiredBank footprinthttps://www.bankofhope.com/5downmortgageActive
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BankCathay Bank – Community Home Buyer’s ProgramLA & Orange countiesCathay BankLow down payment options; partners may offer grants (e.g., via nonprofits)OftenAs applicableBank footprinthttps://www.cathaybank.com/about-us/insights-by-cathay/first-time-homebuyers-tipsActive
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BankChase Homebuyer GrantLA & Orange counties (eligible locations)JPMorgan Chase$2,500–$5,000 grant (varies by location)Not required; often used by FTHBMay require counselingDesignated areashttps://www.chase.com/personal/mortgage/affordable-lendingActive
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BankCiti HomeRun Mortgage + DPA optionsLA & Orange countiesCitibankLow down payment, flexible underwriting; local DPA layeringOftenAs required by DPAAvailable in CAhttps://www.citi.com/mortgages/homerun-mortgage/Active
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CityAffordable Homeownership / Resources (incl. MAP referrals)City of Fullerton (Orange County)City of FullertonRefers to OC Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)Yes (MAP)Yes (MAP)Orange Countyhttps://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/community-and-economic-development/housing-neighborhood-services/affordable-housingActive referral
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CityFirst Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB)City of South El Monte (LA County)City of South El MonteDeferred loan; amounts per fundingYesYesSouth El Monte onlyhttps://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/DocumentCenter/View/948/FTHB-Program-Guidelines-Rev082624-FinalOpen/periodic (subject to funding)
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BankCity National Bank – Ladder Up Home Loan GrantLA & Orange counties (eligible areas)City National BankDown payment as low as 3%; grant support toward DP/closing (amount varies; reports up to $50k in some cases)OftenMay require educationEligible marketshttps://www.cnb.com/personal-banking/lending/mortgages/ladder-up-home-loan-grant.htmlActive/varies by market
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BankPacific Premier Bank – Middle-Income DPA (MDPA)LA & Orange countiesPacific Premier BankAssistance for middle-income buyers (per FHLBank SF MDPA)Not strictlyMay not be requiredBank footprinthttps://www.fhlbsf.com/Active (subject to funding)
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BankEast West Bank – WISH Matching Grants (via FHLBank SF)LA & Orange countiesEast West BankWISH 4:1 match up to annual cap (2025 example: up to $32,099)YesYes (homebuyer education)Within bank footprint; CA eligiblehttps://www.fhlbsf.com/products/community-programs-grants/wish/Active (subject to annual funding)
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CityHomebuyer Assistance (press/updates)City of Lancaster (LA County)City of LancasterForgivable/assistance; terms vary by fundingUsually yesLikely yesLancaster onlyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C0SbDReuFoV/Seeking additional funding / periodic
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BankKinecta FCU – HomeAdvantage® RebateLA County & OCKinecta Federal Credit UnionReal estate agent commission rebate (varies) applied to closing costsNoNoCAhttps://www.kinecta.org/uploadedfiles/retail/products_and_services/loans/home_loans/11215-homebuyerkit-updates-brandingincorporation-singlepages.pdfActive
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BankLogix FCU – First-Time Buyer (3% down)LA County & OCLogix Federal Credit UnionLow down payment (3%) via HomeReady-type optionYesAs required by programCAhttps://www.logixbanking.com/loans/mortgages/home-buying-loansActive
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BankLogix FCU – Closing Cost Credit (promo)LA County & OCLogix Federal Credit Union$2,000 off closing costs (promo)No (promo)NoCAhttps://www.logixbanking.com/promotions/2000-closing-costActive (limited time)
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CityFirst-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program (FTHAP) – Grant up to $25,000City of Long Beach (LA County)Long Beach Community Development Dept.Grant up to $25,000 for down payment/closing costsYes; plus first-generation requirementYes (homebuyer education)City of Long Beach onlyhttps://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/hn/homebuyer/Open (subject to availability)
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CityInglewood Homeownership Initiative (admin. by NHS)City of Inglewood (LA County)Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County (with City)Up to $50,000 grant (when available)YesYes (NHS education)Residents who live or work in Inglewoodhttps://www.nhslacounty.org/programs-and-services/inglewood-homeownership-initiative/Open/periodic (subject to funding)
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BankOrange County’s Credit Union – Zero Down Home LoanOrange County & LA County (CA properties)Orange County’s Credit UnionZero down structure; lower MI; no points optionFor first-time & repeat buyersNot requiredCalifornia propertieshttps://www.orangecountyscu.org/products/home-loans/zero-down-home-loan/Active
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BankOrange County’s Credit Union – 3% Down OptionOrange County & LA County (CA properties)Orange County’s Credit UnionLow down, lower MI; increased qualification flexibilityYes (and repeat)NoCalifornia propertieshttps://www.orangecountyscu.org/stories/enhanced-3-down-payment-option/Active
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CityMortgage Assistance Program (MAP)City of Pomona (LA County)Pomona Housing DivisionDeferred payment second; amount per guidelinesYesYesPomona onlyhttps://www.pomonaca.gov/1260/Mortgage-Assistance-ProgramOpen/periodic (subject to funding)
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BankPacific Premier Bank – WISH GrantsLA & Orange countiesPacific Premier BankWISH 4:1 matching up to annual cap (e.g., $32,099 in 2025)YesYesBank footprint incl. SoCalhttps://www.ppbi.com/corporate-responsibility/community-reinvestment-act.htmlActive (subject to funding)
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CityMy First Home (Down Payment Assistance)City of Santa Ana (Orange County)City of Santa Ana – Housing DivisionUp to $120,000 silent second (deferred) per program yearYesYesCity of Santa Ana onlyhttps://www.santa-ana.org/my-first-home/Open/periodic (depends on funding)
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BankSchoolsFirst FCU – HomeAccess™ Loan (low down)Orange & LA countiesSchoolsFirst Federal Credit UnionLow down (as low as 3%) & reduced PMI; closing cost advantagesFirst-time or returning buyersNoCAhttps://www.schoolsfirstfcu.org/advice/financial-wellness/home/get-a-home-loan-without-dipping-into-retirement-savings/Active
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BankU.S. Bank Access Home Loan (SPCP)LA & Orange counties (eligible census tracts)U.S. BankUp to $12,500 DPA + up to $5,000 lender credit (up to $17,500)Not requiredMay require educationSpecific eligible markets/tractshttps://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/company-blog/article-library/us-bank-launches-access-home-loan-mortgage-to-increase-access-to-homeownership.htmlActive
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BankU.S. Bank American Dream Mortgage (DPA)LA & Orange counties (eligible areas)U.S. BankDown payment assistance up to $5,500 or 3% (max $10,000) + MI paid by bankOftenMay require educationSelect markets/tractshttps://www.usbank.com/home-loans/mortgage/american-dream-mortgage.htmlActive
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BankWells Fargo Homebuyer Access GrantLA & Orange counties (eligible communities)Wells FargoGrant up to $10,000 for down payment/closing costs in eligible areasPrimarily FTHBMay require counselingSelect areashttps://www.wellsfargo.com/mortgage/homebuyer-grant/Active
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CityFirst-Time Homebuyer Purchase AssistanceCity of West Covina (LA County)City of West CovinaDeferred second; terms per cityYesYesWest Covina onlyhttps://www.westcovina.org/departments/community-development/housing/first-time-homebuyer-programOpen/periodic (subject to funding)
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CountyLACDA Home Ownership Program (HOP80/HOP120)Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles County Development AuthorityDeferred-payment second up to 20% (HOP80/HOP120).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksUnincorporated LA County & participating cities.https://www.lacda.org/home-ownership/home-ownership-programCounty canonical page for AHOP/HOP.
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CityNorwalk — CalHome First-Time HomebuyerCity of Norwalk (Los Angeles County)City of Norwalk Community DevelopmentDeferred-payment loan up to $200,000 (site lists amounts).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin Norwalk city limits.https://norwalkca.gov/departments_services/community_development/calhome_program.phpActive funding listed on site.
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CityHuntington Park — First-Time Homebuyer (CalHome)City of Huntington Park (Los Angeles County)City of Huntington ParkDeferred-payment assistance (CalHome).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin Huntington Park city limits.https://hpca.gov/818/First-Time-Home-Buyer-Program-FTHB
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CityWhittier — Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP)City of Whittier (Los Angeles County)City of WhittierSilent second on designated affordable units.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin Whittier.https://www.cityofwhittier.org/government/community-development/economic-development-housing-program
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CountyOrange County — Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)Orange CountyOrange County Housing & Community Dev. (OCHCD)Silent second up to program cap (site references $80,000).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksParticipating cities in Orange County.https://ochcd.org/housing-development/homeowner-programsCounty canonical MAP page.
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CityBrea — Homebuyer ProgramCity of Brea (Orange County)City of BreaBelow-Market for-sale program + referral to County MAP.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin Brea.https://www.cityofbrea.gov/169/Homebuyer-Program
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CityLa Habra — Homeowner Programs (County MAP referral)City of La Habra (Orange County)City of La HabraRefers to County MAP silent second.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin La Habra.https://lahabraca.gov/294/Homeowner-Programs
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CityIrvine — Affordable Home Ownership (resources)City of Irvine (Orange County)City of IrvineIncludes resources; historically had DAP/LPP; see site.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin Irvine.https://cityofirvine.org/affordable-housing/affordable-home-ownership
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CitySan Juan Capistrano — OC MAP Info SheetCity of San Juan Capistrano (Orange County)City of San Juan CapistranoMAP: 3% deferred interest, 30-year term (per sheet).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksWithin San Juan Capistrano.https://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/DocumentCenter/View/420
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CityNeighborWorks Orange County — Down Payment AssistanceOrange County (Regional)NeighborWorks Orange County (NWOC)Varies: DPA lending + classes; can pair with MAP/WISH.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksOrange County & surrounding.https://nwoc.org/downpayment-assistance/
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CityAffordable Housing Clearinghouse — OC MAP OverviewOrange County (Regional)Affordable Housing ClearinghouseMAP overview + counseling.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksOrange County.https://affordable-housing.org/orange-county-mortgage-assistance-program/
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CityHabitat LA — Down Payment Assistance ProgramLos Angeles County (Regional)Habitat for Humanity Greater LAUp to $100,000 DPA; grant/forgivable terms per guidelines.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksGreater LAhttps://www.habitatla.org/habitat-la-downpayment-assistance-program/
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CountyLA County DCBA — Greenline Home Program (Grant)Los Angeles CountyLA County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs$35,000 grant for DP/closing costs.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksLos Angeles County.https://dcba.lacounty.gov/greenline/Newer county grant (not LACDA).
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BankBMO — Low Down Payment & GrantsLA/OC (Eligible Areas)BMO (Bank of the West legacy footprint)Welcome Home + LMCT grants; up to $16,000 total (see site).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksSelect CA markets.https://www.bmo.com/en-us/main/personal/mortgages/low-down-payment-mortgages/
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BankPNC — $5,000 Grant & DPA OptionsLA/OC (Eligible Areas)PNC Bank$5,000 grant toward closing costs (see eligibility).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksSelect CA markets; check eligibility.https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking/borrowing/home-lending/mortgage-loans/FHA-Loan.html
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BankU.S. Bank — Access Home Loan (SPCP)LA/OC (Eligible Areas)U.S. BankUp to $17,500 combined DPA+lender credit (per site).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksEligible communities; combine with other DPA.https://www.usbank.com/home-loans/mortgage/access-home-loan.html
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BankWescom Credit Union — Down Payment Assistance (Grant)LA/OC (Eligible Areas)Wescom Credit UnionGrants up to $50,000 (per Wescom news).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksCalifornia; SoCal focus.https://news.wescom.org/down-payment-assistance-program
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BankPremier America CU — WISH GrantsLA/OC (Eligible Areas)Premier America Credit UnionWISH 4:1 matching up to $32,099 (2025).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksFHLB SF member territory.https://www.premieramerica.com/borrow/home-loans/mortgages/wish-program
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BankSouthland Credit Union — WISH GrantsLA/OC (Eligible Areas)Southland Credit UnionWISH 4:1 matching (annual cap).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksOrange & LA Counties.https://www.southlandcu.org/scu-news/2024/june/wish-down-payment-assistance-grant-program/
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BankCalifornia Credit Union — First-Time Home Buyer ProgramsLA/OC (Eligible Areas)California Credit UnionLow down options; pairs w/CalHFA/WISH where eligible.UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksSouthern California.https://www.ccu.com/borrow/personal/first-time-home-buyers/
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BankFarmers & Merchants Bank — DPA Matching Grants (Press)LA/OC (Eligible Areas)Farmers & Merchants Bank (Long Beach)Provides DPA via matching grant programs (press).UsuallyOften HUD/NeighborWorksSouthern California footprint.https://www.fmb.com/news-and-community/press-releases/2024/09/fmb-provides-downpayment-assistance-for-first-time-homebuyers
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