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GSFA Platinum Program: Down Payment Assistance Made Easy

The GSFA Platinum Program is a down payment assistance program designed to help homebuyers overcome the financial barrier of a down payment. It is offered by the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing opportunities for residents of California. The program provides eligible homebuyers with a gift of up to 5% of the loan amount to be used for their down payment and closing costs.Read More

No Down Payment, No Problem (Down Payment Assistance Programs)

When Boomers Are Wrong… For years, I downplayed the efficacy of down payment assistance programs, saying they were too slow to close, too expensive, and/or too off-putting for sellers (so […]Read More

Down Payment Assistance Programs for Healthcare Workers

Buying a home while also being a healthcare worker can be difficult, especially for those who want to buy a home in California. The added stress of managing your finances to fund your down payment can make a home loan seem incredibly daunting. Luckily there are some excellent Down Payment Assistance programs in California (comprised of forgivable loans as well as grant programs).Read More