DPA Programs in South Carolina

See which program is right for you!

Down Payment Assistance products offered in South Carolina include: CHENOA Fund Program, Home in Five Advantage Program, South Carolina Housing Finance Authority (HFA) Home Plus Program, and the “Within Reach” Program. To see which program may be right for you, get started on your application today!

Available Programs

CHENOA Fund Program

The CHENOA Fund Program is available in South Carolina.

Availability: Nationwide

  • Down payment assistance up to 3.5% of the purchase price or appraised value
  • 30-year fixed term with full amortization
  • FHA and Conventional
  • Homebuyer education course NOT required
  • Credit and income restrictions may apply

SC State Housing Finance Authority

The SC Housing loan program is here to help borrowers in South Carolina buy a home.

Availability: South Carolina

  • Down payment assistance
  • Repayable: Up to $7000, 10-year term, 2% fixed interest rate, fully amortized. Include in payments for qualifying
  • Forgivable: Up to $7000, 0% interest rate, deferred payments, 10 or 20 year term, forgiven if borrower occupies for the loan term (10 or 20 years)
  • Available for FHA, USDA, and Conventional
  • First time homebuyer restrictions
  • Homebuyer education course required
  • Credit and income restrictions may apply
  • Sales price limits may apply

Palmetto Home Advantage Forgivable DPA

Conventional loan types only FHLMC

Availability: South Carolina

  • Up to 5% of the first mortgage loan amount. Deferred 2nd with a 10-year term, 0% interest rate, forgiven if borrower occupies for 10 years
  • No first time homebuyer restrictions
  • Homebuyer education is required
  • Credit and income restrictions may apply

Within Reach Program

The Within Reach Program is available in all of South Carolina.

Availability: South Carolina

  • Down payment assistance up to 6% of the note amount
  • 30-year fixed term with full amortization
  • FHA loan types only
  • Homebuyer education course is required
  • Credit and income restrictions may apply

Some program restrictions and requirements apply. The type of DPA and lien position will vary for each loan program. Please contact your On Q Financial, LLC Mortgage Consultant for more information. Loan down payment example is based on a 30 year fixed conventional mortgage loan with 4.0% down (provided through the Down Payment Assistance program). Amounts are based on loan amount of $200,000, interest rate of 4.185%, APR of 5.132%, $6,023 due from borrower at closing ($8,000 down payment paid through down payment assistance program). Approximate monthly payment of $1,465. All amounts shown are estimates provided for educational and comparison purposes only and will vary for each loan. Borrower will be responsible for down payment beyond what is provided by the program as well as any fees and costs associated with the loan. Down payment assistance may come in the form of a forgivable or non-forgivable lien. Income and geographic restrictions apply. Homebuyer education may be required for certain payment assistance programs. Program availability is subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Loan amounts and fees will vary based on program used. Loan Amounts on FHA Scenario’s include an FHA 1.75% upfront fee. Loan Amounts on VA scenario’s include a 2.3% VA Funding Fee (Based on Regular Military 1st time usage)-No down payment required unless sales price exceeds appraised value. A USDA Guarantee fee will be charged and financed into the loan. The USDA Guarantee Fee is 1% of the loan amount and the USDA Annual Fee is 0.35% as of 06/01/2018. The USDA Annual Fee is to be paid monthly as part of the mortgage payment. On Q Financial, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender. On Q Financial, LLC0406180681Y000003h6oO