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DC Open Doors Program

Opening doors to homeownership in Washington, DC.

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About DC’s Open Doors program

DC Open Doors makes homeownership in Washington, DC affordable by offering qualified buyers home purchase loans and down payment assistance.

This program is offered by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) and is geared toward helping first‑time and move-up homebuyers overcome obstacles to securing funds for a down payment.

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Benefits of DC Open Doors financing

  • Great option for first‑time and repeat home buyers
  • Choose from a variety of Conventional and FHA home loan programs
  • Down Payment Assistance Loans (DPAL): Interest-free loans, repayable only if you sell, refinance, or no longer occupy the home within the first five years
  • Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) options help reduce federal taxes
  • Flexible credit qualifying criteria
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Looking for other loan options? We’ve got you covered

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Purchase

From conventional to FHA and VA loans, find the right fit for your budget and goals.

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Refinance

Lower your rate, reduce your payment, or tap into equity. Let’s find what makes sense for you.

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Construction, Bridge, Renovation

Build, remodel, or renovate the home of your dreams.

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Specialty Financing

From non-QM loans to investor financing, find solutions for situations that don’t fit the standard mold.

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Get in touch with our team of lending experts to discuss your eligibility and learn how the DC Open Doors program could work for you.
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THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, AND THIS OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE BY AN AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT.