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North Carolina route through Forsyth County Community & Economic Development. Use this page to confirm the core public facts first, then decide whether you need deeper comparison output and lender-call prep.
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Forsyth County still has older AHOP handouts online, but the current dashboard and revised FY26 policy align on the active $40,000 structure.
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Up to $40,000 or 25% of the sales price, whichever is less, from AHOP-HOME funds.
Deferred second mortgage
AHOP is a 0% silent or deferred loan for 30 years. The loan becomes due when the first mortgage is paid in full, title is transferred, a cash-out refinance occurs, the borrower defaults, the borrower dies, or the home stops being the borrower's primary residence.
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First-time homebuyers purchasing in Forsyth County
Up to $40,000 or 25% of the sales price, whichever is less, from AHOP-HOME funds.
AHOP is a 0% silent or deferred loan for 30 years. The loan becomes due when the first mortgage is paid in full, title is transferred, a cash-out refinance occurs, the borrower defaults, the borrower dies, or the home stops being the borrower's primary residence.
Start with the Forsyth County CED Homeownership Readiness Survey or county intake team, confirm first-time-buyer and 80% AMI eligibility, complete the required 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer class before closing, and work with the county on AHOP underwriting and funding need.
Current Forsyth County materials say AHOP offers up to $40,000 per buyer and that the revised FY26 policy uses a 0% deferred 30-year structure for eligible first-time homebuyers. The current first-time homebuyer page also publishes the live sales-price limits effective December 1, 2025.
2026-04-19
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Amount: Up to $40,000 or 25% of the sales price, whichever is less, from AHOP-HOME funds.
Repayment: AHOP is a 0% silent or deferred loan for 30 years. The loan becomes due when the first mortgage is paid in full, title is transferred, a cash-out refinance occurs, the borrower defaults, the borrower dies, or the home stops being the borrower's primary residence.
First-time buyer: Required
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