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CalHFA FHA Loan Program

CalHFA FHA Loan Program is a first mortgage (fha-insured, fixed rate) from California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). Available statewide in California. For first-time buyers. Income limit: CalHFA county income limits.

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Available statewide in California.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitCalHFA county income limits
Minimum credit score660
Homebuyer educationRequired
Sales price capPer FHA county limits ($541K-$1.249M in 2025)
Amount notesN/A, combine with MyHome up to 3.5%
NotesPairs with MyHome but not ZIP.
Phone877-922-5432
Source California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)·official program page·Listed
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Provider: California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) · program details at the provider’s site.

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