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CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program

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Below-market first mortgage rate discount Check official rules 2026-04-20
Agency Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Support type Below-market first mortgage rate discount
Amount highlight Current CHFA materials say standard eligible teachers receive 0.125% below CHFA's regular rate, while Recruit and Retain teachers can receive 0.25% below CHFA's regular rate. Current CHFA materials also say targeted-area discount rules can change the path, but the discounts do not stack.
Last verified 2026-04-20

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Discount path changes by teacher subtype and targeted-area status

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CHFA's targeted-area discount rules and Recruit and Retain enhancements do not stack. Buyers should confirm which single discount path applies to their file.

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Amount

Current CHFA materials say standard eligible teachers receive 0.125% below CHFA's regular rate, while Recruit and Retain teachers can receive 0.25% below CHFA's regular rate. Current CHFA materials also say targeted-area discount rules can change the path, but the discounts do not stack.

Type

Below-market first mortgage rate discount

Repayment

Standard first-mortgage repayment applies because this is a CHFA first-mortgage rate-discount program rather than a separate cash grant. CHFA also warns that federal recapture tax may apply if the home is sold within nine years and other conditions are met.

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Varies

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Who qualifies?

Teachers, Teachers working in priority districts or shortage areas, Recruit and Retain teachers

What support do you get?

Current CHFA materials say standard eligible teachers receive 0.125% below CHFA's regular rate, while Recruit and Retain teachers can receive 0.25% below CHFA's regular rate. Current CHFA materials also say targeted-area discount rules can change the path, but the discounts do not stack.

Do you repay it?

Standard first-mortgage repayment applies because this is a CHFA first-mortgage rate-discount program rather than a separate cash grant. CHFA also warns that federal recapture tax may apply if the home is sold within nine years and other conditions are met.

How do you apply?

Apply through a CHFA participating lender, complete CHFA homebuyer education before closing, and provide any teacher-program and targeted-area eligibility documentation the lender requests. Eligible borrowers may also pair the loan with CHFA's Downpayment Assistance Program when the linked DAP rules are satisfied.

Official source evidence

CHFA's current teacher-program page says eligible teachers can receive 0.125% off the regular CHFA rate, Recruit and Retain teachers can receive 0.25% off, the home must be the buyer's primary residence, and the borrower must apply through a CHFA participating lender.

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2026-04-20

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CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program

Amount: Current CHFA materials say standard eligible teachers receive 0.125% below CHFA's regular rate, while Recruit and Retain teachers can receive 0.25% below CHFA's regular rate. Current CHFA materials also say targeted-area discount rules can change the path, but the discounts do not stack.

Repayment: Standard first-mortgage repayment applies because this is a CHFA first-mortgage rate-discount program rather than a separate cash grant. CHFA also warns that federal recapture tax may apply if the home is sold within nine years and other conditions are met.

First-time buyer: Varies

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What gets flagged before you call a lender

  • CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program requires a participating lender.
  • CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program must be paired with a specific first mortgage.

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Questions tied to this exact path

  • Is your team approved to originate CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program for this household and loan setup?
  • Which first-mortgage product must be paired with CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program, and what breaks eligibility?

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What you would do next

  • Review the official CHFA teacher programs page for CHFA Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program
  • Ask whether your lender is approved for this exact program and loan structure.
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