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First-Time Homeowner grants in Nebraska
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NeighborWorks Northeast NebraskaNEFirst-Time Homeowner
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
NWNEN offers a 0% interest DPA loan to help low-income buyers bridge upfront costs.
Eligible for: Income-eligible buyers who contribute $1,000, complete education & purchase in service area
NeighborWorks LincolnNEFirst-Time Homeowner
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
Interest-free, deferred DPA loans supporting first-time buyers in Lincoln.
Eligible for: Low- to moderate-income first-time buyers purchasing within Lincoln
Southeast Nebraska Community ActionNEFirst-Time Homeowner
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
SENCA offers DPA loans + rehab grants to support safe, affordable homeownership in SE Nebraska.
Eligible for: First-time buyers under 80–100% AMI purchasing in SENCA counties & completing homebuyer education
Nebraska Investment Finance AuthorityNEFirst-Time HomeownerDeferred loan
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
Affordable first mortgages for first-time buyers; can be paired with NIFA down payment assistance.
Eligible for: First-time buyers, veterans, or target-area purchasers meeting NIFA limits
Nebraska Investment Finance AuthorityNEFirst-Time HomeownerDeferred loan
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
NIFA’s HBA program provides a low-interest second mortgage covering up to 5% of the purchase price for down payment & closing costs.
Eligible for: First-time buyers meeting NIFA income & purchase limits; must use NIFA first mortgage