2521 S. University Drive
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Phone 701-239-2215

 

 

The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency is a public financial institution dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. The Agency facilitates affordable mortgage financing, assures the continued availability of low-income rental housing, and seeks to provide for the state’s changing housing needs.

 

The Industrial Commission of North Dakota, consisting of the Governor, Attorney General and Agriculture Commissioner, oversees the Agency with advice from a six-member citizen advisory board.

North Dakota Housing    First-time Homebuyer Programs

NDFHA BOND

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: 
First time homebuyers or those who have not owned a home within the last 3 years (other than a mobile home not permanently attached to real property).

 
INCOME LIMITS:  Family size
Less than 3 
Family size
3 or more
Start and Standard $65,000 $74,750
Home Key Program   $32,500 $37,375
     
PRICE LIMITS: New & Existing = Up To $237,000  
RATES: 30 year and 40 year terms available Subject to change daily. 
 

Down Payment Assistance Programs

START PROGRAM  
1 unit properties only  

Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years

Assistance amount:       3% of Loan Amount can be used toward down payment, closing costs and prepaids
Income limits: Same as bond
Borrower contributions: $500 out of pocket expense
Acquisition Limits:   Same as NDHFA BOND.  Only single unit properties
Repayment:

Gift- no repayment

Start Assisted first mortgages have a slightly higher rate

DCA (Downpayment and Closing Cost Assistance )

1 unit properties only   Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years
Assistance amount:      

Greater of 3% of purchase price or $3,000

Income limits: Family size:
1-$36.400  2-$41,600 3-$46,800 
4-$52,000 , 5-$56,150 
6-$60,300 7-$64,500  8- $68,650
Borrower contributions: $500 out of pocket expense
Acquisition Limits:   New and Existing: $200,160
Repayment:

0% interest, deferred payment loan.  Repaid only if home is sold in first 5 years
 

City Of Fargo

You do not have to be a First Time Homebuyer.  Must complete a first time homebuyer education program and counseling prior to making an offer to purchase a home.

Assistance Amount:      $5,000
Property Location:              

Must be located within Fargo city limits

Income limits: Family size:
1-$36.400  2-$41,600  3-$46,800 
4-$52,000 , 5-$56,150  6-$60,300
7-$64,500  8- $68,650
Cash Assets: Can not exceed 20% of purchase price
Acquisition Limits:   New and Existing: $135,000
Repayment: Zero interest deferred payment loan.  Due when you sell your home