CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

California Housing Finance Agency

Waitlist Down Payment

About This Program

CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is available in Santa Ana, CA.

State down payment assistance program providing 20% of the home purchase price as a silent second loan for first-time homebuyers in Santa Ana. Shared appreciation loan requires repayment of principal plus percentage of appreciation when home is sold or refinanced.

Estimate based on 20% of median Santa Ana home price

Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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

Key Details

  • 20% down payment assistance for home purchase
  • For first-time homebuyers
  • Shared appreciation loan model
  • Income limits apply (up to 150% AMI)
  • Currently waitlisted, high demand

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Santa Ana, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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: Program oversubscribed; check for reopening

Questions about this program?

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Frequently asked questions

How much can CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan provide in Santa Ana, CA?

20% down payment assistance.

How do I apply for CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan in Santa Ana, 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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