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CalHFA MyAccess

CalHFA MyAccess is a deferred silent second from California Housing Finance Agency. Available statewide in California. Up to 2.5% toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: County limit.

Up to 2.5%
Rate 1.000% · effective August 12 2026 07:35AM (Pacific Time) CalHFA rate sheet
Listed as open as of April 10, 2026

Available statewide in California.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitCounty limit
Minimum credit score660
Maximum DTI45%
Homebuyer educationRequired
Property typesSFR, condo, PUD, manufactured
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsConventional
Repayment0% int.; deferred; due on sale/refinance/transfer
Interest rate1%
StackingStacks: calplus-access-conventional, calhfa-mcc
NotesPairs specifically with CalPLUS Access Conventional first mortgage.
Source California Housing Finance Agency·official program page·Verified

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

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