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Down Payment Assistance Programs in California: What You Need to Know in 2025

By Scott Sheldon / April 9, 2025

What Down Payment Assistance Programs Are Available—and Do I Qualify? If you’re trying to buy your first home and wondering how to come up with a down payment, you’re not alone. With higher home prices and interest rates in the 6.5% to 7% range, more buyers are actively searching for help with their down payment…

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