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CalPLUS FHA

CalPLUS FHA is a first mortgage (for pairing with dpa) from California Housing Finance Agency. Available statewide in California. For first-time buyers. Income limit: County limit.

Amount varies by program
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
Repayment30-yr; amortizing
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome, calhfa-zip, calhfa-mcc
NotesFHA first mortgage designed to pair with MyHome + ZIP for the full DPA stack.
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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