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CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a shared appreciation loan from California Housing Finance Agency. Available statewide in California. Up to $150,000 or Up to 20% toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 120% AMI.

Up to $150,000 or Up to 20%
Rate 0.000% · effective August 12 2026 07:35AM (Pacific Time) CalHFA rate sheet
Closed. invite only, vouchers issued by lottery. the last round ran February 24, 2026 to March 16, 2026. status confirmed April 10, 2026.

Available statewide in California.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit120% AMI
Minimum credit score680
Maximum DTI45%
Homebuyer educationRequired (8-hour course + CalHFA Shared Appreciation counseling)
Property typesSFR, condo, PUD, manufactured
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsConventional
Sales price cap1000000
Repayment0% int.; 30-yr; shared appreciation; due on sale/refinance/transfer/term_end
Interest rate0%
Shared appreciationYes
StackingStacks: calhfa-mcc; Cannot stack: calhfa-myhome, calhfa-zip
NotesFirst-generation homebuyers only. All borrowers must be FTHB. Highest per-borrower assistance in CA. Watch for next round announcement.
Source California Housing Finance Agency·official program page·Verified ·Checked ·Tier 1

Provider: California Housing Finance Agency · program details at the provider’s site.

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