Purchasing your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime.
It can also be a daunting experience, especially for first time home buyers. The journey of finding the right home, securing the best mortgage, and navigating the legal and financial aspects of buying a home can seem overwhelming.
You deserve to feel confident in your decisions, and the assurance that you have the best mortgage possible for your first home.Â

You need an experienced loan advisor who
- Communicates – Listens when you talk about your needs, clearly answers your questions, and gives you timely updates about the loan process
-  Is Knowledgeable – Knows the ins-and-outs of both National First-Time Homebuyer programs, and Colorado First-Time Home Buyer programs.
- Has built Trust, Integrity, and an impeccable Reputation in the community.
We’ve got you! As a first time homebuyer in Colorado, you shouldn’t have to be a mortgage professional. At Residential Lending, we stay well-informed about all the mortgage programs and loan types that are available to you. There are many national and state-specific programs that can help you achieve your dream of homeownership.. We’ll help you with everything you need to unlock the door to your first Colorado home!

National First Time Homebuyer Programs
First time homebuyers in Colorado have access to a variety of national mortgage programs and loan types, each with their own set of qualifications and requirements:
- Conventional loans, for example, typically require a credit score of 620 or higher, a debt-to-income ratio of no more than 45% and a down payment of at least 5%.
- FHA loans, on the other hand, are backed by the Federal Housing Administration and have more flexible qualifications, such as a lower credit score requirement of 580 and a lower down payment requirement of 3.5%.
- VA loans are available to active duty military members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses and do not require a down payment.
- USDA loans are designed for low-income borrowers in rural areas and also do not require a down payment.
- Jumbo loans are designed for borrowers looking to finance a more expensive property and usually require a higher credit score and down payment than other loan types.

Programs for First Time Homebuyers in Colorado
As a first time homebuyer in Colorado, you have access to a variety of state-specific programs that can help with the purchase of a new home. These programs can provide financial assistance, down payment assistance or other forms of support to help make the home buying process more affordable.
- The Colorado Housing and Finance Agency (CHFA) is one of the primary resources available for first time homebuyers in Colorado. They offer numerous mortgage programs, including down payment assistance grants and second mortgage loans. These programs can provide financial assistance to help with the down payment and closing costs of a new home.
- Another option is the NEWSED CDC Down Payment Assistance Program, which is designed to help low-income and moderate-income buyers with the cost of a down payment. The metroDPA Down Payment Assistance Program also provides down payment assistance to eligible buyers in the Denver metropolitan area. The Boulder County Down Payment Assistance Program offers similar assistance for eligible buyers in Boulder County.
- The Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation (CRHDC) also offers the NeighborhoodLIFT Program, which provides down payment assistance and home buyer education to eligible buyers in certain areas of the state.
- Finally, the Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation (CHAC) provides various forms of assistance to first time home buyers in the state, including down payment assistance, mortgage credit certificates and more.
It’s important to note that these programs may have different eligibility requirements and vary in the amount of assistance they provide. The experienced loan advisors at Residential Lending LLC are dedicated to helping you navigate the home buying process and find the best program for you.
