Extra Assistance

RIHousing’s Extra Assistance program provides down payment assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers in Rhode Island. The program is designed to help homebuyers with what is often the biggest hurdle to homeownership: the down payment.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Terms and Conditions

  • Up to 6% of the purchase price, or $15,000, whichever is lower
  • 3 or 4 unit properties only: $9,000 limit and funds may only be applied to closing costs
  • In most cases, the interest rate on an Extra Assistance loan will be the same as the interest rate on your RIHousing first mortgage
  • No fees or charges
  • An Extra Assistance loan is a second mortgage lien on your home.

Terms and Conditions

  • Up to 6% of the purchase price, or $12,000, whichever is lower
  • 3 or 4 unit properties only: $9,000 limit and funds may only be applied to closing costs
  • Zero percent (0%) interest (or: In most cases, the interest rate on an Extra Assistance loan will be the same as the interest rate on your RIHousing first mortgage.)
  • No fees or charges
  • An Extra Assistance loan is a second mortgage lien on your home.

Available Today!

Extra Assistance is only available in conjunction with a RIHousing first mortgage, available through our network of Participating Lenders and the RIHousing Loan Center.

 

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