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You might qualify for free money to buy your first home.

Over 2,000 down payment assistance programs exist nationwide. Most buyers never find them. Enter your zip code and find out what you qualify for in 30 seconds.

2,000+
DPA Programs
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Available Aid
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States Covered
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Programs available in California

Based on your zip code, income, and buyer status

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A real estate professional who specializes in first-time buyers and knows your local DPA programs inside out.

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A homebuying specialist will reach out within 24 hours. In the meantime, start exploring those DPA programs above.

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Learn How Down Payment Assistance Programs Work

Watch this quick guide from Down Payment Connections to understand how these programs can help you afford your first home.

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The Problem

Buying your first home shouldn't require a PhD in real estate finance.

Down payment programs you've never heard of. Agents who don't specialize in first-time buyers. Lenders and insurance companies that all look the same. The system is fragmented, and it costs you money.

Everything under one roof

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Down Payment Assistance

Over 2,000 programs exist nationwide and most buyers never find them. NestReady matches you with every grant, loan, and tax credit you qualify for based on your location and income.

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Agent Matching

Get paired with real estate agents who specialize in first-time buyers. Not random agents. Specialists who know down payment programs, negotiation tactics, and your local market.

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Lending Solutions

Compare mortgage offers from multiple lenders side by side. See real rates, real terms, real monthly payments. No surprises at closing.

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Insurance Services

Home insurance quotes from multiple carriers before you close. Understand what you're covered for, what you're not, and how to save without cutting corners.

Stop leaving money on the table.

Thousands of dollars in down payment assistance goes unclaimed every year. Check your eligibility now — it takes 30 seconds and costs nothing.

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