CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program

California Housing Finance Agency

Available Down Payment

About This Program

CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program is available in Goleta, CA.

Down payment assistance program providing 3.5% of the purchase price (up to $150,000) as a silent second loan with 0% interest. Available to first-time homebuyers and those who have not owned a home in the past 3 years. Can be used for down payment and closing costs.

Silent second loan at 0% interest, deferred until sale or refinance

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In Goleta, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • 3.5% of purchase price (up to $150,000)
  • 0% interest, deferred repayment
  • For first-time or repeat homebuyers
  • Income limits apply by county
  • Must be combined with CalHFA first mortgage

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(877) 922-5432

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Your application paperwork

MyHome is a deferred-payment second (junior) loan from the California Housing Finance Agency that helps first-time homebuyers cover their down payment and closing costs. The assistance is up to 3.5 percent of the purchase price or appraised value (whichever is less) on a CalHFA FHA or government first loan, or up to 3 percent on a CalHFA conventional first loan. There are no monthly payments; repayment is deferred until you sell, refinance, pay off the first mortgage, or the loan term ends. CalHFA is not a direct lender, so there is no homeowner application form. You apply through a CalHFA-approved lender or loan officer, who packages MyHome together with your CalHFA first mortgage.

Steps to apply

  1. Find a CalHFA-approved loan officer using the official Find a Loan Officer locator at calhfa.ca.gov/homebuyer/lenders.htm, or call CalHFA at 877-922-5432.
  2. Complete the required homebuyer education and counseling course (eHome's eight-hour online course is the only accepted online option, about a 100 dollar fee) and get your certificate of completion.
  3. Work with the loan officer to apply for a CalHFA first mortgage, since MyHome is layered on top of it; the lender prepares and submits all CalHFA paperwork for you.
  4. Provide income, employment, and identity documents so the lender can confirm you meet the county income limit, the first-time homebuyer rule, and the owner-occupant requirement.
  5. Close on the home; the MyHome deferred-payment junior loan funds your down payment and closing costs at closing.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Homebuyer education and counseling certificate of completion (for example from eHome)
  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Proof of income (recent pay stubs and W-2 forms)
  • Federal tax returns (typically the most recent two years)
  • Recent bank statements
  • Purchase agreement for the home being bought
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing program

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for CalHFA MyHome Assistance Program in Goleta, CA?

Apply directly with California Housing Finance Agency using the official program link on this page or call (877) 922-5432. There is no middleman and no fee.

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