NHSIE administers down payment assistance programs for the cities of Banning, Rancho Cucamonga, and Highland. We also work closely with the City of San Bernardino down payment assistance program.

The programs are generally for low to moderate income households.

These programs as well as our Community Fund and CalHome, can help homebuyers make a down payment on a home of their own.
2006 Fact: NHSIE originated over $1 Million in Down Payment Assistance loans and grants.

down payment assistance Guidelines:

• City of Banning

• City of Highland

• City of San Bernardino

• City of Rancho Cucamonga -- Additional Funds Have Been Allocated. Click here for more details on funding availability. Homebuyers must purchase an REO/foreclosure property within the city's Redevelopment Area. Click here for redevelopment area map. Please see an NHSIE-Approved Lender below for a mortgage prequalification. Loan officer must submit a COMPLETE Down Payment Assistance Application package with all required documentation for consideration.

• NHSIE's CalHome Program -- Funds For This Program Are Temporarily Exhausted. Click here for more details.

• NHSIE's HomeStart Program -- Funds For This Program Are Temporarily Exhausted. Click here for more details.

how to apply:

2008 Approved Lenders List

Down Payment Assistance Application