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First Time Buyer Home Loans | Illinois Housing Development Authority

Eligibility
Must be purchasing a primary residence; Borrower must have credit score of 640 or higher; Property must be located within the State of Illinois; Must meet income guidelines; Price of property must fall within purchase price limits; Must pay 1% of sale price or $1000; Borrower's debt to income ratio must be 50% or lower. Must complete home ownership education program.
Required documents
Valid photo ID Proof of residence in Illinois Proof of income Loan application documents Additional documents may be required.
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
866-454-3571
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Toll-Free

877-456-2656
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Mortgage Assistance

866-324-4431
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TDD

312-836-5200
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Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
(1) Call or email [email protected] (2) Submit required documents (3) complete home ownership education program
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.
Date of Last Formal Update
08/29/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Providing organization
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Administrative entity managing programs for homeowners, first-time home buyers, renters, multifamily developers, and property managers.