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Down payment assistance for Washington

Eight programs listed below can help with the cost of buying a home in Washington, and each can sit inside a riba-free structure.

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Washington State Housing Finance Commission

Washington State Housing Finance Commission understands that having enough cash for the down payment can be a significant hurdle for most homebuyers. To make homeownership more accessible, they offer a suite of products under their Down Payment Assistance program!

Learn more about the program here
Requirements
Property must be primary residence
Annual household income based on county limits
Some programs require needs assessment for borrowers, except for military veterans
Must attend a free state-sponsored Homebuyer Education Class and receive your certificate
Home Advantage DPA

Offers between 3% to 5% down payment assistance based on the mortgage amount as a 0% interest deferred loan.

  • Not limited to first-time homebuyers
HomeChoice DPA

Up to $15,000 down payment assistance for home buyers with a disability or disabled family member living with them.

  • Must meet disability definition per Americas with Disabilities Act of 1990 or RCW17A.10.020
Veterans DPA

Offers up to $10,000 in down payment assistance at deferred-payment load with 3% interest.

  • Serves military veterans in Washington state
Bellingham DPA

Provides borrowers up to $40,000 in down payment assistance at deferred-payment load with 3% interest.

  • Serves those buying a home within the city limits of Bellingham
  • Must contribute $2,500 or 1% of the purchase price, whichever is greater
Home Advantage Needs-Based DPA

Offers up to $10,000 down payment assistance based on the mortgage amount as a 1% interest deferred loan.

  • Not limited to first-time homebuyers
House Key Opportunity DPA

Borrowers get up to $15,000 down payment assistance based on the mortgage amount as a 1% interest deferred loan.

  • For first-time homebuyers or repeat homebuyers buying a home in a targeted area
ARCH (East King County) DPA

Provides borrowers up to $30,000 in down payment assistance at deferred-payment load with 4% interest.

  • Serves those buying a home within an ARCH member area of East King County
  • Must contribute 2% of the purchase price
Covenant Homeownership

Created by the Covenant Homeownership Act in 2023, this offers a down payment assistance of up to 20% of the home price (up to $150,000), along with closing costs

  • Serves those with pre-1968 roots in Washington state, who themselves or a parent or grandparent lived in Washington before 1968, and who are/were members of certain groups affected by housing discrimination.
Preferred professional

Your preferred professional in Washington

Realtors who know the Ijara™ structure, working with buyers in Washington.

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Available programs

Features of Sharia-compliant programs

Through partnerships with investors, ijaraCDC offers a diverse list of programs that will fit the needs of any Muslim home buyer.

No Credit Program

Get a home even without established credit history.

Low Credit Program

Low credit score? No problem!

VA Program

Take advantage of VA housing offers for veterans.

Down Payment Assistance

Get up to 3.5% grant for your down payment.

USDA 100% Financing

100% financing for homes in USDA-designated areas.

Physician Program

Helping residents reside in their forever homes the sharia way.

Frequently asked questions

Washington down payment questions

Our team answers by phone or email during business hours, and confirms what is available where you are buying.

Is down payment assistance available in Washington?

Yes. The eight programs listed above can help with the cost of buying in Washington, and ijara CDC can pair them with a riba-free structure.

Can DPA be used with Sharia-compliant financing?

Yes. The assistance covers your contribution to the co-ownership, and the agreement itself stays free of riba.

How much can I receive?

It depends on the program and your household income. Contact us for the current position where you are buying.

How long does pre-qualification take?

About ten minutes, and it does not affect your credit.

What can I finance in Washington?

Residential and commercial property, plus residential and auto conversions from an existing riba-bearing loan.