New Hampshire Down Payment Assistance

New Hampshire Down Payment Assistance Programs

A guide to current down payment assistance options in New Hampshire, including the state Housing Finance Agency, well-known city and county programs, and live DPA mortgage pricing for New Hampshire homebuyers.

New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency

New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (New Hampshire Housing)

www.nhhfa.org/

New Hampshire Housing administers the primary DPA programs for New Hampshire. Program details below are current as of April 23, 2026 - confirm current terms directly with New Hampshire Housing before applying.

Statewide DPA Programs in New Hampshire

Home Flex Plus

New Hampshire Housing

Forgivable second

Cash assistance for down payment and closing costs, provided as a second mortgage that is forgiven in full after 4 years. Available tiers include $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 (and higher tiers at times), based on income and fund availability.

Paired with: FHA, VA, RD

  • Primary residence only
  • Income: Household income limits apply; see New Hampshire Housing schedule.
  • Homebuyer education required

Government-insured first mortgage (FHA/VA/USDA-RD). May be used for purchase or refinance of a primary residence.

Source: www.nhhfa.org

Home Preferred Plus

New Hampshire Housing

Forgivable second

Cash assistance for down payment and closing costs as a forgivable second mortgage, paired with a conventional Home Preferred first mortgage.

Paired with: Conventional

  • Primary residence only
  • Income: Home Preferred available to borrowers below 80% AMI with reduced MI pricing; broader Home Preferred tiers also available. See New Hampshire Housing schedule.
  • Homebuyer education required

Conventional financing path for eligible borrowers; reduced mortgage-insurance pricing for lower-income buyers.

Source: www.nhhfa.org

First Generation Homebuyer Program

New Hampshire Housing

Forgivable second

Additional $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-generation homebuyers, stacked on top of the Plus cash assistance.

  • First-time homebuyer: Required
  • Primary residence only
  • Income: Household income limits apply.
  • Homebuyer education required

First-generation means the borrower, their parents, and grandparents have not owned a home (per program definition). Subject to funding availability - confirm current status with New Hampshire Housing.

Source: www.nhhfa.org

Major City & County Programs in New Hampshire

Nashua First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

City of Nashua · Nashua, NH

Forgivable second

Up to $10,000 conditional grant for down payment, closing costs, interest-rate buy-down, or purchase price, for first-time homebuyers purchasing within Nashua.

Household income limited to 80% of Nashua area median income. HUD HOME-funded; affordability/residency conditions apply.

Source: www.nashuanh.gov

2026 Loan Limits in New Hampshire

Conforming (Conventional)

$806,500 baseline

Some New Hampshire counties qualify as high-cost, with limits up to $1,209,750.

FHA

$524,225 floor

Higher-cost New Hampshire counties can reach the FHA ceiling of $1,209,750.

Live DPA Pricing for New Hampshire

Pricing below is sourced live from hundreds of wholesale lenders for a New Hampshire scenario. Edit the inputs to match your situation.

FHA Down Payment Assistance

Up to 5% assistance; repayable second at first rate + 2% over 10 years

Min FICO 580
Program details
  • Minimum credit score: 580
  • Non-traditional credit also possible
  • Assistance up to 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% of the lesser of purchase price or appraised value
  • Assistance can be used for down payment, closing costs, or both
  • Second lien: 10-year fixed, repayable
  • Second lien rate is 2% higher than the first mortgage rate
  • No first-time homebuyer requirement
  • No income cap
  • Purchase of primary residence only
  • Eligible properties: 1-unit residences, PUD, 2-4 units, FHA-approved condos, manufactured (single/double-wide)
  • DTI per AUS and FHA manual underwriting guidelines
  • First lien: FHA 30-year fixed

Assistance amount

1st lien: $386,000 at 96.5% LTV (FHA)
2nd lien: $14,000 (10-yr fixed, 1st rate + 2%)
Assistance is due upon transfer, sale, or refinance. Pricing estimate only — final rates, fees, and eligibility are determined by the lender.
Program details on this page are compiled from official New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency and local government sources and were last verified on April 23, 2026. Program availability, funding, eligibility thresholds, and assistance amounts change frequently. Always confirm current terms directly with the administering agency before applying. This page is informational only and is not an offer to lend.

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