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NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program

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Multiple assistance options Forgivable if occupancy holds 2026-04-19
Agency New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
Support type Multiple assistance options
Amount highlight Up to $15,000 toward down payment and/or closing costs based on county, when coupled with the NJHMFA first mortgage; the same fact sheet shows some counties at $10,000.
Last verified 2026-04-19

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Amount

Up to $15,000 toward down payment and/or closing costs based on county, when coupled with the NJHMFA first mortgage; the same fact sheet shows some counties at $10,000.

Type

Multiple assistance options

Fixed-rate first mortgage with optional forgivable second-loan assistance

Repayment

The DPA is interest-free with no monthly payment and is forgiven after 5 years if the borrower continuously occupies the home as a principal residence and does not refinance or otherwise convey the first mortgage.

First-time buyer

Unknown

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Who qualifies?

First-time homebuyers, Qualified veterans, Buyers in Urban Target Areas

What support do you get?

Up to $15,000 toward down payment and/or closing costs based on county, when coupled with the NJHMFA first mortgage; the same fact sheet shows some counties at $10,000.

Do you repay it?

The DPA is interest-free with no monthly payment and is forgiven after 5 years if the borrower continuously occupies the home as a principal residence and does not refinance or otherwise convey the first mortgage.

How do you apply?

Apply through a participating NJHMFA lender; the fact sheet directs borrowers to theroadhomenj.com for the lender list.

Application timing

Apply through an NJHMFA participating lender; after a complete application and eligibility prescreen, the lender reserves and locks funds in the Lender Portal, with NJHMFA reservation terms generally ranging from 30 to 180 days and closing/delivery required by the reservation expiration date.

Official source evidence

NJHMFA offers a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with optional down payment assistance that can be forgiven after five years when occupancy and mortgage conditions are met.

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Last verified

2026-04-19

2025-07-28

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NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program

Amount: Up to $15,000 toward down payment and/or closing costs based on county, when coupled with the NJHMFA first mortgage; the same fact sheet shows some counties at $10,000.

Repayment: The DPA is interest-free with no monthly payment and is forgiven after 5 years if the borrower continuously occupies the home as a principal residence and does not refinance or otherwise convey the first mortgage.

First-time buyer: Unknown

Timing: Apply through an NJHMFA participating lender; after a complete application and eligibility prescreen, the lender reserves and locks funds in the Lender Portal, with NJHMFA reservation terms generally ranging from 30 to 180 days and closing/delivery required by the reservation expiration date.

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What gets flagged before you call a lender

  • NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program requires a participating lender.
  • NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.

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Questions tied to this exact path

  • Is your team approved to originate NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program for this household and loan setup?
  • Which events trigger repayment for NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program: refinance, non_owner_occupancy?

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What you would do next

  • Review the official Consumer fact sheet for NJHMFA First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program
  • Ask whether your lender is approved for this exact program and loan structure.
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