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Pasadena FTHB

Pasadena FTHB is a deferred 2nd from Pasadena Housing & CD. Serves Pasadena. Up to $100,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 100% AMI.

Up to $100,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Serves Pasadena.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit100% AMI
Minimum credit score640
Maximum DTI45%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HUD-approved 8-hr or eHome)
OccupationsCity-wide
Property typesSFR, condo, townhome
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/Conv/VA/USDA
Sales price cap550000
Repayment30-yr 0% silent 2nd; 33% forgiven at yr 7, 14, 21
StackingLayers with CalHFA, GSFA
Source Pasadena Housing & CD·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Pasadena Housing & CD · program details at the provider’s site.

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