Homeownership Council of America
CRA-Eligible Investment Platform

National Down Payment Assistance Platform

A scalable, compliant platform delivering measurable community impact and mortgage volume growth for participating financial institutions.

150K

Homebuyers lose out annually due to cash-to-close gaps

80%

Are low-income or minority households

90%+

Minority reach with programs to date

5X

Wealth building results

Why Partner with HCA?

Our platform provides banks, credit unions, and CDFIs with a compliant and efficient vehicle to deploy capital into strategic markets.

CRA-Eligible Impact

All investments with HCA qualify for CRA credit with documented community development impact in your assessment areas.

Production Growth

Increase mortgage volume by converting more applications to closings with DPA funds that bridge the gap.

Compliant Platform

Fully compliant with all regulatory requirements including CRA, fair lending, TRID, and GSE requirements.

Results to Date

Real Impact for Real Families

Based on 249 homeowners served across our active portfolio.

88%

Minority Borrowers

218 of 249 homeowners

43%

LMI Homebuyers

≤80% AMI · 106 homeowners

See the Impact in Action

Hear directly from the families and partners we serve.

Our DPA Products

Flexible down payment assistance solutions designed to meet diverse borrower needs.

Equity Access

Equity Access

deferred

Shared appreciation, 30 year second lien, zero interest.

Max Assistance: $100,000

Income Limit: 80% AMI

✓ CRA Eligible

Equity Access

Equity Access

forgivable

Deferred and forgivable DPA second, fully forgiven after 5 years of stable homeownership.

Max Assistance: $10,000

Income Limit: 140% AMI

✓ CRA Eligible

Equity Access

Equity Access

deferred

30-year deferred second lien at 0% interest.

Max Assistance: $10,000

Income Limit: 140% AMI

✓ CRA Eligible

Equity Builder Affordable Second

Equity Builder Affordable Second

repayable

Affordable second lien with the same interest rate as the first mortgage with wide range of program options.

Max Assistance: $50,000

Income Limit: 200% AMI

✓ CRA Eligible

Equity Closing Grant

Equity Closing Grant

grant

Non-repayable grant up to $5,000 for qualified homebuyers.

Max Assistance: $5,000

Income Limit: 140% AMI

✓ CRA Eligible

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join our network of lender partners and help more families achieve sustainable homeownership.

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