State Program
IHDA Access Forgivable Program - Illinois Housing Finance Program
The IHDA Access Forgivable Program is a comprehensive housing support program available to residents and homebuyers in Illinois.
Program Details
The **IHDA Access Forgivable Program** is designed to help expand housing access and affordability through a variety of financial tools including loans, grants, credits, and down payment support. Programs in Illinois are offered by state or local housing agencies to meet the diverse needs of homebuyers — from first-time buyers and veterans to rural homeowners and educators.
Each initiative is tailored to provide targeted assistance through funding, interest rate reductions, flexible underwriting, or partnerships with nonprofits and lenders. These resources are key to strengthening long-term housing stability, affordability, and ownership opportunities across Illinois communities.
Each initiative is tailored to provide targeted assistance through funding, interest rate reductions, flexible underwriting, or partnerships with nonprofits and lenders. These resources are key to strengthening long-term housing stability, affordability, and ownership opportunities across Illinois communities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a legal resident or intending to buy a home in the state
- Subject to income and property value limits based on the program
- May require first-time homebuyer status or homeownership education
- Credit score and underwriting requirements may vary
- Property must be owner-occupied and meet location-specific criteria
- Subject to income and property value limits based on the program
- May require first-time homebuyer status or homeownership education
- Credit score and underwriting requirements may vary
- Property must be owner-occupied and meet location-specific criteria
Program Benefits
- Offers down payment and/or closing cost assistance
- May reduce monthly mortgage payments via rate reductions or credits
- Promotes ownership for teachers, veterans, low-income, and rural residents
- Can include forgivable or deferred second mortgages
- Supports affordable housing growth and financial inclusion
- May reduce monthly mortgage payments via rate reductions or credits
- Promotes ownership for teachers, veterans, low-income, and rural residents
- Can include forgivable or deferred second mortgages
- Supports affordable housing growth and financial inclusion
How to Apply
1. Visit the official housing agency or program website
2. Contact a participating lender to assess eligibility
3. Complete a homebuyer education course if required
4. Submit loan or grant application with required documentation
5. Complete approval, home inspection, and final closing procedures
2. Contact a participating lender to assess eligibility
3. Complete a homebuyer education course if required
4. Submit loan or grant application with required documentation
5. Complete approval, home inspection, and final closing procedures
Program Overview
Category
State Program
Maximum Assistance
$6,000
Official Program Website
Information about this program is provided as a resource and may be subject to change. Always verify details with the official program website.
Important Note
Program availability, terms, and requirements may vary by lender and location. Additionally, programs are subject to change based on policy updates and market conditions. Always consult with a mortgage professional for the most current information and to determine eligibility for specific programs.