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Program Eligibility
Review the guidelines below for both Borrower and Property Requirements to determine if you may be eligible to apply for the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program.
Borrower Requirements
- Be a first-time homebuyer. See the definition of a first-time homebuyer.
- Occupy the property as a primary residence; non-occupant co-borrowers are not allowed.
- CalHFA borrowers must complete two levels of homebuyer education counseling and obtain a certificate of completion through an eligible homebuyer counseling organization.
- Meet CalHFA income limits for this program.
- CalHFA borrowers must complete two levels of homebuyer education counseling and obtain a certificate of completion through an eligible homebuyer counseling organization.
- Occupy the property as a primary residence; non-occupant co-borrowers are not allowed.
*In the case of conflicting guidelines, the lender must follow the more restrictive.
Property Requirements
- Be a single-family, one-unit residence, including approved condominium/PUDs
- Guest houses, granny units and in-law quarters may be eligible
- Manufactured housing is permitted
- Condominiums must meet the guidelines of the first mortgage*
- Manufactured housing is permitted
- Guest houses, granny units and in-law quarters may be eligible
*In the case of conflicting guidelines, the lender must follow the more restrictive.
Shared Appreciation
Shared Appreciation is a little more complex than a typical mortgage loan, so we’ve put together a few examples for you.
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Borrower is a CalHFA income homebuyer
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Borrower income less than or equal to 80% AMI using the HomeReady Lookup Tool
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CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan
Interest Rate
What is the interest rate?
Interest rates will vary depending on your financial circumstances, lender fees, and other factors. Interest rates can also change daily. We recommend that you check with a CalHFA-approved loan officer to receive an accurate rate quote for this program.
CalHFA does not lend money directly to consumers. CalHFA works through and uses approved lenders to qualify consumers and to make all mortgage loans. The fees you pay could be different depending on the lender and the program. View sample Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) here.
CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan
Homebuyer Education Requirement
CalHFA firmly believes that homebuyer education and counseling is critical to the success and happiness of a homeowner, and requires homebuyer education and counseling for first-time homebuyers using a CalHFA program.
Who has to take this Homebuyer Education and Counseling course?
Only one occupying first-time borrower on each loan transaction.
How do I take this education and counseling course?
- ONLINE: eHome's eight-hour Homebuyer Education and Counseling course is the only online course accepted by CalHFA. (Fee: $99) Other online courses like Frameworks and HomeView are not acceptable because they do not provide a one-hour, 1-on-1 counseling follow-up session.
- IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL: Live Homebuyer Education and Counseling in-person or virtually though NeighborWorks America or any HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
(fee: varies by agency)
How do I take the additional California Dream For All education?
- ONLINE: This education is free and online only. Visit calhfadreamforall.com to get signed up and take the course.
