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Ohio homebuyer assistance

BestQualify separates the state program’s own rule from the first mortgage and from a lender’s overlay.

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Program
OHFA Homebuyer + DPA
Assistance type
DPA second / assistance
Amount / maximum
3% conventional / 3.5% government in current materials
Minimum score
640 conventional/USDA/VA; 650 FHA
What changes at a score tier
Different score floors by first mortgage type
First-mortgage types
Program-specific
Homebuyer education
Program-specific
Repayment / forgiveness
Program-specific

Source record

Agency: Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Primary source: OHFA Homebuyer Programs / Rate Sheet
Source effective / published: 2026-09-23 current rates
Last verified by CTI research: 2026-09-23
Section: Program overview