HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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About This Program

HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee is available to homeowners in Philadelphia, PA.

The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program provides HUD-guaranteed mortgage financing for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal members, Alaska villages, tribes, and tribally designated housing entities. Loans can be used for purchase, new construction, rehabilitation, or refinancing, including repairs and energy improvements added to the mortgage. The program features a low 1.5% upfront guarantee fee and competitive interest rates. Find a participating lender at HUD.gov/section184.

Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native village

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • HUD-guaranteed mortgage for American Indian and Alaska Native tribal members
  • Can be used for purchase, construction, rehabilitation, or refinance
  • Repairs and energy improvements can be rolled into the loan
  • Low 1.5% upfront guarantee fee; 0.25% annual fee
  • Available on and off tribal lands in participating states

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

A home loan guarantee for American Indian and Alaska Native families, tribes, and tribally designated housing entities. It can be used to buy, build, refinance, or rehabilitate a home. You apply through a HUD approved Section 184 lender.

Steps to apply

  1. Verify your tribal enrollment with your tribe (required for the loan).
  2. Consider a homebuyer class or counseling session to prepare.
  3. Apply with a HUD approved Section 184 lender (the lender list is on the official page).
  4. The lender submits the loan to HUD's Office of Loan Guarantee for approval.

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of tribal enrollment.
  • Standard mortgage application documents (income, assets, credit).
  • Information about the home you are buying, building, or rehabilitating.

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: Rolling, apply through a HUD-approved Section 184 lender

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee in Philadelphia?

HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee is open to homeowners in Philadelphia, PA. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee in Philadelphia, PA?

Apply directly with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) using the official program link on this page or call 1-800-561-5913. There is no middleman and no fee.

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