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DCA

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency · State program

3% of the first mortgage loan amount

NDHFA’s DCA program gives low-income buyers down payment and closing cost assistance equal to 3% of the first mortgage loan amount. The assistance is a credit toward out-of-pocket cash needs and cannot be combined with other down payment assistance programs.

Last verified: August 27, 2026

Program details

How it works

Through the DCA program, NDHFA provides low-income buyers with affordable mortgage loans that include down payment and closing cost assistance. The assistance is delivered as a credit toward the borrower’s out-of-pocket cash requirement.

What the money covers

The credit can be used for down payment, closing costs, and prepaid items.

Amounts and matching

The amount of assistance equals 3% of the first mortgage loan amount. The page describes this as a credit toward the borrower’s out-of-pocket cash requirement. It cannot be used with any other down payment assistance programs.

How to apply

Borrowers must complete a homebuyer education course and receive a certificate dated before loan closing. The page also says borrowers should work with an NDHFA participating lender.

Timing and deadlines

No application deadline is stated.

Other notes

DCA is offered through NDHFA and is intended for low-income buyers.

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