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First-Time Homeowner grants in Nebraska

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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

Deadline: Rolling

Interest-free, deferred DPA loans supporting first-time buyers in Lincoln.

Eligible for: Low- to moderate-income first-time buyers purchasing within Lincoln

Deadline: Rolling

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

Deadline: Rolling

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

Funding: Second mortgage up to 5% of purchase price for down payment and closing cost assistance; 10-year term at 1% interest for second loan.Deadline: RollingStatewideIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing cost assistanceAffordable mortgage

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

Funding: Second mortgage up to 5% of purchase price for down payment and closing cost assistance; first and second mortgage combined financing options offered.Deadline: RollingStatewideIndividualDown payment assistanceClosing cost assistanceAffordable mortgage