Homeownership Partners

Lending Programs

Mortgage Insurance Programs & Guidelines

The mission of the Homeownership Division is to provide affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income first-time homebuyers.  This is accomplished by offering low, fixed interest rate mortgage products, along with down payment and closing cost assistance.

Information on working with CalHFA

Homeownership Program Details

Current Interest Rates
Income & Sales Price Limits
Program Eligibility Information
Program Descriptions
CalHFA Community Stabilization Home Loan Program
Conventional Underwriting Guidelines
Housing Proposition Information

Documentation

All Forms & Check Lists

Frequently Used Forms/Checklists
Loan Submission Check List
Loan Purchase Submission Check List

Manuals, Bulletins & Matrixes

Program Manual
Program Bulletins
Loan Program Matrix
Conventional Underwriting Matrix
Subordinate Loan Underwriting Matrix

Lender Assistance

Contact Information
Loan Officer Leads Program
Lender Training
Marketing Materials
Approved Lenders

Working with lenders and other financing partners,
CalHFA’s Mortgage Insurance division delivers mortgage insurance programs to meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, low and moderate income borrowers and
others who may not qualify for traditional lending programs.


Mortgage Insurance Guidelines

Conventional Underwriting Guidelines
Conventional Underwriting Matrix
Subordinate Loan Underwriting Matrix

Mortgage Insurance Programs

HomeOpeners®, A Mortgage Protection Program
HomeOpeners® FAQ

Mortgage Insurance Application & Stacking

Mortgage Insurance Application
Stacking Order

 

CalHFA does not lend money directly to consumers. CalHFA works through and uses approved private lenders to qualify consumers and to make all mortgage loans. CalHFA purchases closed loans that meet CalHFA's requirements. The fees consumers pay could be different depending on the lender and the program.